
Partner & Head of Commercial Property
Alan Browning
Alan Browning is a Partner and Head of Commercial Property at Streathers Daynes Smith.
Risk & Compliance
Head of Risk & Compliance
Sama is the Head of Risk & Compliance, responsible for overseeing the firm’s risk and compliance framework. She leads the firm’s Risk & Compliance function, managing a dedicated team of analysts responsible for client and matter onboarding and regulatory risk monitoring. Sama also works closely with all departments and the COLP, COFA, MLRO and COO, advising on emerging risks, regulatory developments and governance priorities.

Her experience includes leading firmwide audits and thematic reviews, delivering compliance training, and supporting regulatory submissions and investigations involving the SRA, NCA and ICO. She plays an important role in promoting a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous improvement across the firm.
She takes a pragmatic, commercially aware approach, working collaboratively across the firm to ensure regulatory requirements are embedded into the firm’s strategy, operations and culture.
“Effective compliance isn’t about saying no, it’s about enabling the business to move forward safely, intelligently and with confidence.”
Sama holds an LLB from Durham University and an LLM from University College London. She is also obtained an Advanced Certificate in Managing Fraud from the International Compliance Association and is a member of the Law Society’s Risk and Compliance Section.
Sama provides insight on AML and Regulatory Compliance, head to our Insights section where she shares thoughts on the latest articles and key developments.
Outside of work, Sama enjoys taking part in Streathers Daynes Smith’s sporting activities and is an active member of the firm’s netball and football clubs, as well as participating in local parkruns.
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