Silks, the privacy-first AI platform purpose-built for mid-market law firms, today announced a strategic integration with Credas, a leading provider of ID verification and anti-money laundering (AML) technology.
The partnership enables law firms using Silks to seamlessly onboard clients and draft firm bespoke CCLs (same day) and incorporate identity verification into their compliance workflows – either by connecting their existing Credas account or by adopting both solutions together for end-to-end coverage.
Privacy-First AI for Legal Workflows
Silks was founded by Mel Kang with a clear mission: to help mid-market law firms move faster and work smarter without sacrificing security or compliance. Unlike generic AI tools, Silks is built around a privacy-first architecture that keeps all firm and client data within each firm’s own trusted tenant and within the UK. This eliminates data sprawl and compliance risks that come with third-party AI platforms.
The integration with Credas extends this commitment to compliance by embedding robust ID verification directly into Silks workflows. Law firms can now trigger Credas identity checks at critical points in their client onboarding and matter management processes, with results feeding automatically into their compliance records – all without leaving the Silks environment.
“Law firms shouldn’t have to choose between adopting powerful AI and staying on top of their compliance obligations,” said Mel Kang, Founder & CEO of Silks. “Our partnership with Credas means that law firms can open and onboard clients the same day of receiving an enquiry and identity verification is no longer a separate, manual step. It’s woven into the workflow, exactly where it needs to be. And because everything stays within your own secure environment, firms can act with confidence.”
Meeting the New Standard on Certified ID Verification
The timing of this integration reflects a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for UK law firms. Updated government guidance from DSIT and HM Treasury, issued in late 2025, clarified that only Identity Service Providers (IDSPs) certified against the UK Government’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF) meet the standard for fully compliant digital identity verification under the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs). The Digital Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA) placed the Trust Framework on a statutory footing, and the subsequent guidance leaves no ambiguity, firms relying on unregulated platforms or uncertified in-house processes can no longer demonstrate the same level of regulatory assurance.
Credas is a certified IDSP under the Trust Framework, meaning law firms using the Silks / Credas integration can demonstrate full compliance with confidence. For mid-market firms facing increasing SRA scrutiny this distinction matters enormously. Partnering with a certified provider is no longer a best practice; it is the compliant standard.
“Silks’ AI powered workflows can help law firms revolutionise their compliance requirements while still ensuring their clients details and personal information is kept within a secure and private workspace.” Rhian Del-Valle, Director of Enterprise Partnerships, Credas