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If somebody has already got the money in their bank account, what need would they have to 'launder' it? For most purposes, it's theirs to spend, without the need for further laundering.

If the money isn't in the bank account, that is, it is cash (or maybe gold or precious objects) then, particularly for large amounts, I can see that some laundering would be 'necessary' (from the point of view of the 'owner' of said proceeds of crime, if such it is), before it can conveniently be used. However, I don't know of any solicitors who accept any significant amounts of cash (let alone gold or jewellery or paintings) these days.