Trust companies, banks and individuals rely on Mourant‘s experience in navigating Jersey’s regulatory environment and expertise in white-collar crime. Under the leadership of Mathew Cook, the team helps clients comply with AML/CFT and sanctions regimes, deal with requests under TIEAs and represents them in JFSC investigations or criminal proceedings. Cook himself is instructed by individuals and corporate clients who find their conduct under scrutiny by the JFSC for alleged AML failures or sanctions breaches. Alongside him, Simon Gould advises on AML compliance, while Sarah Huelin is sought after for corporate restructurings and redomiciliations, including by way of court-approved schemes of arrangement. Holly Moore, who joined the firm from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s London office in April 2024, specialises in accompanying clients through regulatory investigations and advising them on the potential exposure.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team comprises highly skilled partners and associates who work extremely well together to deliver results for their clients. Mourant provides clients with a first class service in the regulatory and white collar space.'
- 'Mathew Cook has a remarkable ability to present complex legal issues in a simple and engaging manner. He has a wealth of experience and always focuses on his client's commercial and legal needs.'
- 'Holly Moore brings a wealth of experience from working in the centre of legal financial services in London. She also has a very personable manner which quickly puts clients at ease.'
- 'Great strength in depth at a senior level. They are always clear and succinct when covering the offshore legal angle that needs to be considered when working with lead counsel onshore.'
- 'Laurie Child and Mathew Cook are both proactive, collaborative and very responsive. They also clearly value the human side of the relationship and we see them as an extension of our team.'
- 'The team has unparalleled experience in financial crime and regulatory issues in the jurisdiction. They are experienced in managing investigations and ensuring successful outcomes for their clients at the earliest opportunities.'
Key clients
- Triton Administration (Jersey) Limited
- Imperium Trustees (Jersey) Ltd
- JTC (Jersey) Limited
- Standard Chartered Bank Jersey
- JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA
Work highlights
Represented Triton Administration (Jersey) Limited, JTC Trust Company Limited and Imperium Trustees (Jersey) Limited in TIEA cases.
Persuaded the Attorney General to drop a reputationally damaging investigation into a local financial services business.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Mathew Cook; Simon Gould; Sarah Huelin
Other key lawyers
Laurie Child; Holly Moore