Oben Law > Jersey, Jersey > Firm Profile
Oben Law Offices

5 Castle Street
St Helier
JE2 3RT
Jersey
Oben Law > The Legal 500 Rankings
Dispute resolution > Regulatory and white-collar crime Tier 1
Oben Law utilises its affiliated entity Oben Regulatory to assist financial institutional clients, private individuals and Jersey regulatory bodies with regulatory investigations. The team benefits from in-house forensic accounting expertise, particularly in relation to asset-tracing and loss assessment issues. David WilsonPractice head(s):
David Wilson
Other key lawyers:
Nicola Ingram; Alexandra Ruddy; Jamie Biddle
Testimonials
‘The team at Oben is approachable and flexible on fees.’
‘The team at Oben has a first class knowledge of regulatory matters that they are able to apply in a practical way to solve problems. They have a deep understanding of the law and how it is applied in regulatory scenarios and that helps us to evolve our business in a way that we can remain agile and compliant.’
‘Alex Ruddy is very professional and brings her wealth of experience to get to the heart of the matter quickly. She cares about the relationship with us and building a genuine partnership in which we both succeed.’
‘Oben is a Jersey regulatory and white-collar crime powerhouse. Working for the JFSC and the regulated community they are tuned into developments in regulation from both perspectives. David Wilson’s broad and deep experience as a litigator serves clients very well where regulatory and white collar crime turn contentious.’
‘David Wilson is a stand out practitioner in the regulatory and white collar crime field. His experience enables him to contextualise his client’s legal problems and to offer practical assistance quickly. He is also attuned to the human dimensions, the personalities involved. His advice is succinctly, accessibly and diplomatically delivered. David Wilson’s involvement on a matter is always a reassuring presence for the client.’
‘Excellent combination of forensic and regulatory experience.’
‘Nicola Ingram is a tenacious investigator.’
‘Remaining open-minded to enable them to understand the unique issues to which the company were exposed to’
Key clients
Zedra
Sanne Plc
TMF
Fiduchi
Aqua
Equiom
Oak Group
GFSC
JFSC
Dispute resolution Tier 4
Oben Law is geared towards dispute resolution, with experience in matters involving financial services businesses, trusts and fiduciary issues, insolvencies (where lawyers are instructed by creditors), as well as contentious regulatory issues. Managing partner David Wilson is well-known for financial services disputes.Practice head(s):
David Wilson
Testimonials
‘I instructed them because of their expertise in matters involving regulatory prosecutions and experience with insurance issues.’
‘David Wilson provided Jersey Law advice to me on a matter I was handling that involved circumstances in Jersey and and an English Law policy. He was readily contactable, quick to respond, knowledgeable and provided sound written advice. He was mindful of the needs of an overseas client not familiar with Jersey and produced advice that was readily understood by the client. He was also prepared to take account of the fact that Jersey appear fees are very high to a London insurer client, and moderated the rates to assist.’
‘David Wilson is thorough and comprehensive.’
‘Really good team, particular stand out being David Wilson. Looks of practical and good advice’
‘David Wilson – commercial, knows his law and tactics. A friend beside you but very firm and a formidable opponent.’
‘The Oben Law team are very approachable, willing to assist and great to work with and would highly recommend them.’
‘David Wilson is very approachable and has been fantastically helpful on a number of cases. He has been efficient and timely in helping us resolve any issues which may arise.’
‘David Wilson – subject matter knowledge; court experience; will give commercial and pragmatic advice.’
Key clients
Aqua
Equiom
Sanne
Zedra
Viscount
Praxis IFM
TMF
Fiduchi
Oben Law > Firm Profile
Oben comprises Oben Law, a Jersey-based law firm specialising in dispute resolution and trusts, and Oben Regulatory, a regulatory consulting firm.
The firm: Oben Law was founded in September 2016 as a firm of Jersey advocates in conjunction with Oben Regulatory Limited. The team at Oben has wide-ranging experience and expertise, providing legal and regulatory solutions tailored to clients’ needs.
Specialising in dispute resolution, the firm’s senior advocates have extensive experience working with a range of clients including trust companies, financial institutions, fiduciary businesses, private clients, family offices, government agencies, global companies and beneficiaries. It aims to provide a high-quality, responsive and personal service that builds solid relationships with clients and their advisers, in order to help them to resolve their problems effectively.
The regulatory team comprises lawyers, a chartered accountant and individuals previously employed in senior positions at the Jersey Financial Services Commission. Their key objective is to provide a bespoke, focused service to assist financial services businesses in a wide range of matters.
Oben is currently expanding steadily and is alive to opportunities to develop the firm.
Types of work undertaken: The range of work undertaken by Oben includes litigation; alternative dispute resolution; trust disputes; the exercise of powers and directions and trustee applications; asset tracing and recovery; company, shareholder and partnership disputes; directors’ duties, disqualification and board advice; disciplinary proceedings; disclosure and seizure notices; financial services, portfolio management and mis-selling claims; fraud, and serious and complex crime; funds disputes; injunctions, including freezing, disclosure, and search and seizure; insolvency, cross-border assistance, bankruptcy and liquidations; professional negligence and insurance issues; and regulatory action, including banning and disqualification orders.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Advocate - Oben Law | David Wilson | david.wilson@oben.je | 01534 849719 |
Senior Associate - Oben Law | Lydia Emery | lydia.emery@oben.je | 01534 849712 |
Director - Oben Regulatory Limited | Alexandra Ruddy | alexandra.ruddy@oben.je | 01534 849717 |
Director - Oben Regulatory Limited | Nicola Ingram | nicola.ingram@oben.je | 01534 849716 |
Director - Oben Regulatory Limited | Jamie Biddle | jamie.biddle@oben.je | 01534 849715 |
Associate Director - Oben Regulatory Limited | Paul Le Marrec | paul.lemarrec@oben.je | 01534 849710 |
Director - Oben Regulatory (IOM) Limited | Stephen Billinghurst | stephen.billinghurst@oben.im | 01624 639946 |
Consultant - Oben Regulatory Limited | Darren Boschat | darren.boschat@oben.je | 01534 871212 |
Manager - Oben Regulatory Limited | Jonathan Van Neste | jonathan.vanneste@oben.je | 01534 849781 |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Advocate David Wilson | Partner | View Profile |
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