Jamie Biddle > Oben Law > Jersey, Jersey > Lawyer Profile
Oben Law Offices
5 Castle Street
St Helier
JE2 3RT
Jersey
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Jamie Biddle
Work Department
Oben Regulatory
Position
Director
Career
Jamie is a director at Oben Regulatory. He has considerable experience in resolving complex regulatory matters, from enforcement investigations to the design of comprehensive remediation plans. His work is multi-jurisdictional in its scope. Jamie has unrivalled experience in assisting clients with the JFSC’s settlement process and advising businesses subject to civil penalties.
Jamie works with a wide range of financial services businesses across all regulated sectors. Previously, he held the post of Deputy Director of Enforcement at the Jersey Financial Services Commission where he led teams of accountants and lawyers dealing with the Commission’s most complex cases. Jamie was also appointed as the commission’s Deputy MLRO for eight years. Jamie has been appointed as an inspector and competent professional by regulatory authorities and chaired the National Vulnerability Team as part of Jersey’s preparations for the Moneyval assessment.
He has also worked for one of the Island’s largest law firms during which time he advised clients across a broad spectrum of issues including fraud, sanctions, bribery and corruption and suspected money laundering.
Legal 500 references:
“Jamie Biddle is the name to note for defending regulatory actions.”
“Draws on substantial expertise in the trusts and financial services sector which any client would be delighted to access.”
Education
LLB (Hons)
LPC (Commendation)
Lawyer Rankings
Jersey > Dispute resolution > Regulatory and white-collar crime
Oben Law is instructed by a notable roster of financial services clients – including banks, trust companies and insurers – to handle regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, in addition to criminal prosecutions. Leading the team is David Wilson
, who acts for the Viscount of Jersey in regard to bankruptcy issues, as well as acting in AML, sanctions, bribery and corruption matters. Jamie Biddle represents clients facing regulatory reviews, including enforcement and compliance proceedings.