Carey Olsen‘s regulatory team acts for both financial services clients and regulatory bodies, providing assistance across issues ranging from sanctions compliance, the handling of suspicious activity reports and representation of clients in litigation against regulators. The ’clear headed’ Mark Dunster leads the firm’s regulatory group, frequently appearing in court for clients in relation to AML and data protection matters, and he is also well versed in overseeing insolvency proceedings. Elaine Gray augments the team’s contentious capabilities, with Simon Florance adding expertise in both AML and sanctions matters in addition to advising in relation to directors’ duties.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Excellent advice on sanctions and support with applications to the local authority, able to see the big picture as well as small details, giving us confidence to know when we do and don't need approvals.'
  • 'Mark Dunster is clear headed and gives practical advice. Great to have him onside as we navigate our way through ever-changing circumstances. He will often contact me to make sure he fully understands our instructions and objectives, which is hugely beneficial.'
  • 'Expert knowledge and a fantastic team to work with.'
  • 'Mark Dunster and Simon Florance are our go-to regulatory lawyers for any contentious matters. Immediately available and fingers on the pulse of developments as well as a strong relationship with the appropriate authorities.'

Key clients

  • Joint administration managers of ITI Trade Ltd.
  • Sure
  • Medical Specialist Group

Work highlights

Represented the joint administration managers of ITI Trade LTD, having previously acted for the GFSC on its application to the Royal Court of Guernsey to place ITI Trade into administration management.
Acted for Sure in an investigation and enforcement action by the GCRA in relation to alleged collusion and market sharing between Sure and another local telecoms provider, JT.
Acted for the Medical Specialist Group in ongoing competition law proceedings where a substantial fine was issued for an alleged object infringement.

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Practice head

Mark Dunster

Other key lawyers

Elaine Gray; Simon Florance