Carey Olsen represents clients hailing from the financial and public sectors, in addition to private clients, across a broad range of regulatory matters, including AML and sanctions issues and any resultant investigations. The practice, under the guidance of Marcus Pallot, who acts for trust companies facing proceedings by the JFSC, also advises clients in matters tied to financial and cyber crimes, also assisting with asset recovery. William Grace is an expert in, inter alia, AML regulations and sanctions compliance. Oliver Lindop specialises in Jersey’s financial services regulatory regime, including as it pertains to crypto assets and gambling, while Mike Kushner is noted for his contentious regulatory practice, which encompasses international trade, sanctions and franchising advice.
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- 'CO have been leading industry on regulatory developments, so have an excellent grasp of the spirit of the law. Consequently, their advice is more accurate and relevant.'
- 'William Grace is a leading lawyer on the regulatory environment and has extensive experience, having advised on some of the top cases and in advising the JFSC or government.'
- 'The team has significant depth of experience. They offer pragmatic and clear solutions to any queries and align their advice to the risk appetite of the client whilst ensuring effective and enduring solutions.'
- 'William Grace has a wealth of experience to draw from. He is involved in a significant number of different regulatory challenges within Jersey, and can therefore draw on both legislative and pragmatic solutions as needed. Oliver Lindop is always available regardless of his personal commitments, ensuring that advice is swift and on point.'
- 'This was a money laundering and regulatory matter. Carey Olsen are the pre-eminent firm in dealing with these matters in Jersey. They were an easy choice, and delivered solid advice and insight into the legal process.'
- 'William Grace is simply the most meticulous lawyer I have worked with, with a capacity for both grand strategy and essential detail at the same time. Many lawyers score well at one extreme or the other, he covers both ends of the spectrum with equal confidence.'
- 'The advice received from Oliver Lindop was clearly backed by sound knowledge, experience and judgement. He was able to weigh up arguments and recommend appropriate courses of action.'
- 'Mike Kushner gave pertinent and timely advice.'
Key clients
- UK Government
- Accuro
- Alter Domus
- Aztec
- Brevan Howard
- Brooks Macdonald
- Butterfield
- Channel Insurance Brokers
- Crestbridge
- Fairway
- FCM
- Hawksford
- Imperium
- IQ-EQ
- Intertrust
- JTC
- Langham Hall
- Lloyds Bank
- Nordic Capital
- Oak Group
- Ocorian
- Palmer Street Holdings
- Rawlinson & Hunter
- RBSI
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Saltgate
- Apex
- Soc Gen Kleinwort Hambros
- States of Jersey Development Co
- Stonehage Fleming
- TMF
- UBS
Work highlights
- Advised the UK Government on a sanctions-related matter.
- Assisted several clients in respect of sanctions and criminal investigations into Roman Abramovich.
- Acted for a regulated client in relation to Vatican financial crime proceedings.
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Practice head
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Marcus Pallot