Practice Expertise

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Areas of Practice

  • Banking and Finance Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Disputes
  • Cybersecurity and Data Protection
  • Dispute Resolution and Litigation
  • Regulation of Trust Company Business
  • Regulatory
  • Trust Litigation
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Profile

William advises Jersey finance industry clients and international clients on financial services related disputes whether civil, criminal, contentious regulatory or a combination. This includes advisory work and advocacy. His specific expertise is in advising on money laundering matters (including corruption), regulatory and compliance investigations, disputes in the banking and trusts sectors, sanctions, production orders including TIEA work, insider dealing, reporting duties, asset recovery, reciprocal enforcement, cyber related risk and international mutual assistance generally.



He places particular emphasis on working alongside clients and their in-house lawyers/compliance staff and other external advisers to implement risk management based solutions to disputes in the regulated sector. He is experienced in politically sensitive and complex matters involving multiple legal issues and jurisdictions. He often advises on higher risk business in the financial services regulated sector, whether that is in client take on, transactional support or M&A support.



In addition to acting for Jersey regulated financial services businesses, he also acts for PLCs, individuals and foreign states.



He is a member of the Royal Court Rules Committee advising and assisting the Royal Court in its rule making capacity


Areas of Practice

  • Banking and Finance Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Disputes
  • Cybersecurity and Data Protection
  • Dispute Resolution and Litigation
  • Regulation of Trust Company Business
  • Regulatory
  • Trust Litigation

Professional Career

Significant Accomplishments
Recent Experience Practical implications of the JFSC's revised outsourcing policy – an overview and FAQs



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