Discover the people and ethos behind Complex Risk
Our team of experts bring deep experience across regulatory risk and compliance. We combine governance insight with practical, results‑driven strategy to protect your interests and deliver the results you deserve.
Compliance expertise paired with hands-on sector experience
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Jasmine Stuart
Jasmine is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute and sits on the Regulatory Committee of the Liverpool Law Society. Her career has spanned civil litigation, legal costs, and compliance leadership, giving her a comprehensive understanding of law firm operations – and the insider perspective that our clients need. As a qualified solicitor who has served as a Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) at multiple firms, she understands first-hand the challenges facing compliance officers today.
This real-world experience – what it's like to juggle compliance responsibilities alongside fee-earning work, manage limited resources, and navigate the pressure of regulatory obligations – informs everything Complex Risk does. As Compliance Director, Jasmine’s core focus is to ensure our services go beyond theory to deliver practical, achievable solutions.
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Mark Montaldo
Mark is a seasoned solicitor and director with over 15 years' experience in high-value commercial and civil disputes, particularly in fraud and financial mis-selling, where regulatory compliance and risk management are critical factors. His deep legal expertise, including advising the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee, gives him unique insight into emerging regulatory challenges and areas that law firms must navigate.
Having led one of the UK's largest housing disrepair teams and secured significant cross-border settlements as a member of PEOPIL, Mark understands the operational pressures and risk exposures that litigation practices face daily. As director of Complex Risk, he helps our clients to identify vulnerabilities without compromising their ability to deliver excellent client outcomes.
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Thomas Blanchfield
Thomas brings a unique accountancy and finance background to Complex Risk's compliance services. Having secured over £100 million in non-recourse funding arrangements, he understands the stringent due diligence and risk frameworks that insurers and funders demand from law firms.
His expertise in firm governance, financial stability assessments, and third-party funding compliance helps
firms demonstrate robust financial controls to their stakeholders. As a Forbes Business Council member and champion of legal innovation, Thomas ensures Complex Risk delivers practical, technology-enabled solutions that strengthen firm resilience while meeting the evolving expectations of insurers, funders, and regulators.
Reducing your risk profile, embedding best practice
Our work translates into outcomes you can measure. Early risk detection feeds into verified process and practice improvements, with comprehensive reporting to ensure all stakeholders have the full picture.
Collaborative
We get to know your teams and work around your priorities and culture, matching communication styles and cadence for effective and efficient collaboration.
Evidence-led
Our analysis is quantitative and data-driven, ensuring that you receive the defensible findings, clear priorities, and documented improvements you need to make decisions.
Proactive
We apply our hands-on experience of the compliance landscape to provide tailored recommendations, identify novel and emerging risks earlier and contain issues quickly.
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Jasmine Stuart & Complex Risk Shortlisted for Compliance Leader/Team of the Year at #RISK Awards 2026
Complex Risk Co-Founder and Compliance Director Jasmine Stuart has been shortlisted for the Compliance Leader/Team of the Year Award at the #RISK Awards 2026, recognising her work and contribution to practical, forward-thinking compliance and risk management.
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