Baker & Partners LLP is sought out by both prosecuting authorities and defendants across the spectrum of regulatory enforcement and criminal proceedings, ranging from money laundering matters to fraud. The practice is led by Simon Thomas, who is regularly instructed by the Attorney General on complex criminal proceedings, and William Redgrave, who also acts as both prosecution and defence counsel in money laundering matters. Thomas notably secured Jersey’s first ever deferred prosecution agreement in 2024, arising out of alleged failures in a client’s AML processes, while Redgrave is well versed in sanctions-related matters and asset tracing efforts.

Bedell Cristin‘s regulatory offering covers all manner of AML and sanctions compliance matters, while the white collar practice continues to act for clients implicated in cross-border fraud, also handling asset tracing procedures. May 2024 saw the team augmented by Dominic Corsini-Meek‘s arrival, having previously worked at the UK’s Government Legal Department; he handles a variety of contentious regulatory issues. Leading the team is Edward Drummond, who guides clients through regulatory investigations and subsequent proceedings, also representing them in white collar matters. Richard Le Liard assists financial services clients requiring AML, tax and sanctions advice.

Carey Olsen offers ‘pragmatic advice’ to clients regarding their AML/CFT and sanctions compliance efforts, and represents clients facing JFSC enforcement proceedings, and is also well versed in acting for regulators. On the latter front, practice head Marcus Pallot has experience in supporting the JFSC, but is also able to act for regulated financial services clients, including trust companies. William Grace ‘provides clear direction’ on clients undertaking Schedule 2 AML assessments, facing regulatory investigations and also handles asset tracing efforts. Oliver Lindop advises clients on their obligations under Jersey’s financial services laws and various sanctions regimes, while Mike Kushner, who qualified as a Jersey Advocate in December 2024, is knowledgeable of international trade and sanctions regimes.

Trust companies, banks and individuals rely on Mourant‘s experience in navigating Jersey’s regulatory environment and expertise in white-collar crime. Under the leadership of Mathew Cook, the team helps clients comply with AML/CFT and sanctions regimes, deal with requests under TIEAs and represents them in JFSC investigations or criminal proceedings. Cook himself is instructed by individuals and corporate clients who find their conduct under scrutiny by the JFSC for alleged AML failures or sanctions breaches. Alongside him, Simon Gould advises on AML compliance, while Sarah Huelin is sought after for corporate restructurings and redomiciliations, including by way of court-approved schemes of arrangement. Holly Moore, who joined the firm from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s London office in April 2024, specialises in accompanying clients through regulatory investigations and advising them on the potential exposure.

Oben Law is sought out by the full spectrum of financial and professional services clients, from banks to trust companies and other law firms, which require assistance in dealing with the JFSC, in addition to supporting clients facing AML, sanctions or bribery-related enforcement or criminal proceedings. Practice head David Wilson represents a wide variety of clients facing enforcement proceedings and is also instructed by the Viscount of Jersey on bankruptcy proceedings, in addition to acting as an inspector for the JFSC.

September 2024 saw Ogier‘s regulatory and white collar offering enhanced by the arrival from Clyde & Co of Rachel Cropper-Mawer, who now leads the firm’s global regulatory practice. The team advises on matters ranging from local licencing applications to competition proceedings, sanctions compliance and matters arising out of bribery and corruption allegations. James Angus, who serves as external counsel to Jersey’s Economic Crime and Confiscation Unit, represents clients when regulatory matters become contentious, and also in their dealings with regulators and the police. Tom Hall utilises his litigation experience to handle white collar and asset tracing proceedings, in addition to assisting with matters linked to insolvencies.

At Advocate Davida Blackmore, Davida Blackmore is Jersey’s leading data protection specialist, regularly advising the island’s Information Commissioner, law firms and corporations on matters ranging from GDPR compliance and responses to DSARs to civil and criminal enforcement proceedings. Blackmore is also sought after by individuals looking to bring data-related challenges against organisations, and by companies requiring training on data handling and protection measures.

Appleby‘s regulatory offering encompasses sanctions compliance advice, assistance with AML/CFT requirements, and the team is also able to assist clients looking to trace and recover assets located in Jersey. The group also assists banks and asset managers with handling requests for information from law enforcement agencies. Heading the team are Niall MacDonald, who acts for directors and financial services clients facing accusations of failure to comply with various Jersey regulatory frameworks, and Andrew Weaver, whose practice covers both transactional mandates and accompanying regulatory challenges.

Collas Crill assists clients facing a wide variety of regulatory challenges, from competition matters to money laundering and construction matters, among others. The team is headed by Nuno Santos-Costa, who the Attorney General regularly relies on for the prosecution of fraud and money laundering cases, and was augmented in October 2024 by the return of Fiona Wilson, who ‘offers clear and practical advice’ on AML/CFT matters and data protection regulations. Lynne Calder handles a mix of contentious and advisory regulatory matters, advising on sanctions, planning and building regulations and representing clients in the face of enforcement proceedings.

Walkers is sought after for its expertise in the regulations governing crypto assets, tokens and fintech more broadly, advising clients on obtaining the licences required to operate in Jersey and assisting them, alongside traditional financial services clients, with maintaining compliance with regulations governing the marketing of their products. Leading the team are Dilmun Leach, whose expertise spans AIFMD, AML and crypto requirements, and Nigel Sanders, who handles contentious regulatory proceedings. Gemma Palmer, who was made partner in July 2025, advises clients on their AML/CFT obligations and fintech matters.