5th November 2025 – forsyte the risk assessment and compliance platform for UK law firms, has announced a strategic partnership with VSiD, a provider of advanced digital identity verification solutions. The integration enables law firms to incorporate VSiD’s secure identity verification capabilities directly within forsyte’s compliance platform.
The partnership combines forsyte’s AML, CDD, and KYC expertise with VSiD’s mobile-first verification technology, automated bank ownership and source of funds checks, and Advanced and Qualified electronic signatures. VSiD’s proprietary CDD software identifies potential AML risks within seconds, even with the most sophisticated methodologies to conceal illegal funds. Their e-signature technology includes name check and signature authentication at a new level of standard, guaranteeing legally binding, dependable evidence that is certified both now and in the future. This comprehensive approach allows law firms to deliver faster client onboarding while maintaining regulatory compliance, with the advanced e-signature authentication capability and automated bank account ownership solutions being unique to this partnership.
“This partnership enables firms to meet their regulatory obligations while delivering the seamless digital experience today’s clients expect,” said Tracey Longbottom, Head of Sales and Co-Owner at forsyte. “VSiD’s technology perfectly complements our firmwide risk assessment capabilities.”
“By integrating VSiD’s verification technology into our platform, we’re solving a critical pain point for law firms – how to maintain rigorous compliance standards while creating frictionless client experiences,” said Jane Pritchard, Head of Product at forsyte. “This partnership allows us to embed identity verification seamlessly into existing risk frameworks without disrupting established workflows.”
The integration delivers enhanced regulatory compliance through secure verification processes, automated bank ownership and source of funds verification that identifies AML risks within seconds, seamless API integration with existing systems, mobile-first client experience, and Advanced and Qualified electronic signatures with name check and signature authentication technology that ensures legally binding, dependable evidence.
“We’re excited to partner with forsyte to bring our advanced identity verification technology to the UK legal sector,” said David Kern, owner of VSiD. “Together, we’re enabling law firms to transform their client onboarding processes while maintaining the highest compliance standards.”
About Forsyte
forsyte specialises in mapping law firms’ risk frameworks into current tech stacks, aligning risk procedures with client onboarding experiences to ensure regulatory compliance. For more information, visit https://forsyte.co
About VSiD
VSiD specialises in advanced onboarding technology with secure, compliant identity verification and seamless API integration. For more information, visit https://vsid.com/
