Appleby‘s regulatory and white-collar offering spans both contentious matters, including fraud, proceeds of crime and asset tracing challenges, and advisory issues, including AML/CFT and sanctions compliance. Additionally, the practice assists businesses with regulatory filings for new products and mergers in regulated sectors. Leading on contentious matters is Niall MacDonald, whose financial service sector clients rely on him for representation in proceedings stemming from AML, insolvency and data protection failures, while Andrew Weaver tackles the regulatory aspects of multi-jurisdictional mergers. Michael Gradidge is noted for his expertise in international sanctions.
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Key clients
- HSBC Group
- Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Limited
- Barclays Group
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Corient
- PIB Insurance
- Lloyds Bank International
Work highlights
Advised Corient on the regulatory aspects of its acquisition of Stonehage Fleming.
Advised PIB Insurance on the regulatory aspects of its acquisition of the Ross Gower Group.
Advised the Federal Republic of Nigeria in relation to the recovery of funds stolen by former president, General Sani Abacha.
Practice head
Andrew Weaver; Niall MacDonald
Other key lawyers
Michael Gradidge