Firm News | 1.10.26
Wansbroughs announces promotion of Kate Carter-Brown
Wansbroughs is delighted to announce the promotion of Kate Carter-Brown to Head of Risk and Compliance, effective from 1 October 2026.
The promotion recognises Kate’s expertise, strategic oversight and commitment to supporting the firm in managing risk effectively and meeting its regulatory obligations.
In her new role, Kate will lead the firm’s risk and compliance function, maintaining effective risk and compliance frameworks and providing strategic oversight, operational leadership, monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement across the firm.
She will also support the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP), Money Laundering Report Officer (MLRO) and Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO) in the discharge of their statutory responsibilities and act as the firm’s Data Protection Officer (DPO).
Kate graduated from the University of South Africa in 2017 and was admitted as an attorney of South Africa in 2018 before joining Wansbroughs in 2020. In 2023, she received her accreditation as a Law Society Risk and Compliance Practitioner, and in 2025 she achieved her Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering from the ICA.
Our people – Kate Carter-Brown
Co-Managing Partner, Matthew Life said:
“Kate’s promotion is thoroughly deserved and reflects her expertise, professionalism and important contribution to the firm. Her knowledge of risk and compliance, together with her calm and considered approach, will be invaluable as she leads this key function and supports the firm in continuing to meet its regulatory responsibilities.”
