Transaction flow
Structured. Secure. Transparent. From receipt to distribution.
Every paymaster engagement follows the same documented path. Each stage has defined criteria, and funds move only when the governing agreement and written instructions authorize it.
The seven stages
How an engagement progresses
- 01
Transaction intake & due diligence
- Comprehensive client and counterparty due diligence (KYC/AML)
- Review and analysis of transaction documentation
- Verification of parties and beneficial ownership
- Source of funds review
- Engagement acceptance subject to legal and compliance requirements
- 02
Transaction structuring & documentation
- Creation of the Paymaster Agreement
- Preparation of payment instructions and distribution schedules
- Definition of conditions precedent and release criteria
- Coordination with legal counsel, banks and other professionals
- Clear roles, responsibilities and process established
- 03
Receipt of funds
- Provision of secure banking instructions
- Receipt of funds through approved financial institutions
- Verification of incoming funds
- Confirmation of receipt to relevant parties
- 04
Secure holding & administration
- Safekeeping of funds in segregated attorney trust accounts
- Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Ongoing monitoring of transaction conditions
- Maintenance of organized transaction records
- 05
Authorized distributions
- Disbursements in accordance with payment instructions
- Payments to multiple beneficiaries, brokers, consultants, intermediaries and service providers
- Calculation and distribution of commissions, fees and expenses
- Verification prior to each payment
- Detailed payment confirmations provided
- 06
Transaction visibility & reporting
- Secure client portal with protected login access
- Real-time visibility into open transactions
- Status updates at each stage of the payment process
- Document access and reporting
- Clear, consistent communication
- 07
Completion & closeout
- Final reconciliation of the transaction
- Final distributions and confirmations
- Closing reports provided
- Secure archiving of transaction records
Process map
The full engagement at a glance
A single view of the seven stages of an attorney paymaster engagement.
Our commitment
Managed with integrity from start to finish
We provide professional, discreet and reliable paymaster services for qualifying domestic and international transactions, ensuring funds are managed with integrity, security and transparency from start to finish.