Bedell Cristin is able to act for clients facing regulatory challenges, as well as those involved in matters of white collar crime, while also advising clients on sanctions-related issues. ‘Top drawer’ Edward Drummond leads the group, guiding clients through regulatory investigations and assisting them in white collar proceedings and issues arising out of insolvency. Richard Le Liard advises fund and other financial sector clients on a range of financial services regulations, including Jersey’s AML/CFT regimes and compliance with sanctions. Michael Gradidge left the firm in November 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Edward Drummond is all over the detail and is highly experienced in white collar issues. He's top drawer.’
‘Responsive and knowledgeable.’
‘Good, small, close-knit team that is properly structured from junior lawyers to senior partners. Responsive and alert to keeping the client up to date.’
‘Edward Drummond is knowledgeable on Jersey law and provides useful, succinct advice with a practical focus. A safe pair of hands.’
‘I have found the team I work with to be responsive, efficient, and clear and practical in their advice. ’
‘Edward Drummond is bright and commercial, produces clear advice and is happy to work collaboratively.’
‘Technically strong and clear, concise advice and support delivered in a responsive manner. I personally had a good experience with this team.’
‘Very helpful on technical questions and offered wider support with helpful examples in relation to my engagement with them on a regulatory matter. Response times were good from Richard Le Liard.’
Key clients
- Purdue Pharma
- Harbour Fund II, L.P
- JSC Commercial Privat Bank
- JT
Work highlights
- Acted as special foreign counsel to the unsecured creditors committee of Purdue Pharma in the multi-billion dollar Purdue matter.
- Advised Harbour in relation to its claims in the £1.2bn bankruptcies of Orb and Dr. Cochrane.
- Represented PrivatBank in relation to £2.6bn fraud claims.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Edward Drummond