Bedell Cristin‘s regulatory offering covers all manner of AML and sanctions compliance matters, while the white collar practice continues to act for clients implicated in cross-border fraud, also handling asset tracing procedures. May 2024 saw the team augmented by Dominic Corsini-Meek’s arrival, having previously worked at the UK’s Government Legal Department; he handles a variety of contentious regulatory issues. Leading the team is Edward Drummond, who guides clients through regulatory investigations and subsequent proceedings, also representing them in white collar matters. Richard Le Liard assists financial services clients requiring AML, tax and sanctions advice.
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- 'The knowledge, experience and service of Richard Le Liard is exceptional.'
- 'Richard Le Liard is able to provide sound advice promptly, supported by detailed analysis. He is very supportive from a Jersey perspective and understands the key areas of regulatory risk.'
- 'Good local knowledge, responsive, helpful.'
- 'Ed Drummond is a leading litigator in Jersey. He knows answers and is responsive.'
Key clients
- Purdue Pharma
- Harbour Fund II, L.P.
- JSC Commercial Privat Bank
- Zamin Ferrous Limited
- TC Group companies
Work highlights
Acted as special foreign counsel to the unsecured creditors committee of Purdue Pharma, where a $7.4bn settlement was announced in January 2025.
Advised Harbour Litigation Funding in relation to its claims in the £1.2bn bankruptcies of Orb and Dr. Gail Cochrane.
Acted as Jersey advocate for PrivatBank in relation to £2.6bn fraud claims.
Practice head
Edward Drummond
Other key lawyers
Richard Le Liard; Dominic Corsini-Meek