Huw Thomas > Carey Olsen > St Helier, Jersey > Lawyer Profile

The regulatory and white-collar crime team at Carey Olsen represents clients across a broad spectrum of civil and criminal matters, ranging from AML reporting obligations and investigations, to sanctions, compliance, asset recovery and MLAT cases. The practice also assists clients with the regulatory aspects of their daily operations, including in niche sectors such as the cannabis industry. Leading the team is Marcus Pallot, who represents clients in proceedings brought by the JFSC and has particular expertise in the e-gaming sector. William Grace has extensive experience in AML and corruption matters, sanctions and reporting duties. Huw Thomas , whose practice revolves around employment issues in the financial services industry, was made partner in January 2023. Counsel Oliver Lindop focuses on financial regulations and regulated industries.

Carey Olsen‘s Channel Island employment practice is well-placed to advise both onshore and offshore employers and trust managers on matters concerning pension schemes, as well as assisting with the structuring of large-scale pension plans and associated regulatory matters. The team is also able to advise on exits of senior employees and employee incentive schemes, as well as handling discrimination claims. Huw Thomas, who was made partner in January 2023 and focuses on mediation, leads the team alongside pensions specialist Alexa Saunders, who also heads up the firm’s trusts and private wealth team. Counsel Julie Currie is an experienced pensions practitioner, advising on transfers, scheme restructures, risk transfers and benefit changes. Senior associate Tarina Le Boutillier is noted for her work on immigration, in addition to contentious and non-contentious employment work.