Sarah Kebbell

Dr Sarah Kebbell is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Liverpool, part of the School of Law and Social Justice within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She specializes in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance within the legal sector, focusing on challenges faced by UK law firms under AML regulations. Her research informs policy reforms at national and international levels, including contributions to the Law Commission and Treasury Select Committee inquiries.

Education includes an MA from Cambridge University (MA Cantab), a Ph.D from the University of Liverpool, and legal qualifications as a non-practising solicitor. Prior to academia, she practiced corporate banking law at firms like Addleshaw Goddard and DLA Piper. She has taught corporate and commercial law modules at multiple institutions including Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Law.

Her research emphasizes legal sector engagement with AML frameworks, particularly around pooled client accounts and suspicious activity reporting. Key outputs include her 2021 book Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and the Legal Profession and peer-reviewed articles analyzing regulatory burdens on law firms.

Teaching responsibilities include the LAW029 Company Law module. Professional affiliations include the Law Society Money Laundering Task Force and National Crime Agency Engagement Group.