Walkers is sought after for its expertise in the regulations governing crypto assets, tokens and fintech more broadly, advising clients on obtaining the licences required to operate in Jersey and assisting them, alongside traditional financial services clients, with maintaining compliance with regulations governing the marketing of their products. Leading the team are Dilmun Leach, whose expertise spans AIFMD, AML and crypto requirements, and Nigel Sanders, who handles contentious regulatory proceedings. Gemma Palmer, who was made partner in July 2025, advises clients on their AML/CFT obligations and fintech matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is incredibly easy and efficient to work with, providing attentive client service and very clear and pragmatic advice.'
- 'Gemma Palmer has been the standout to work with - Gemma is incredibly practical, responsive and tailors advice to exactly what is required.'
- 'Very experienced and well-versed in the sector and with the regulator. Good relationship with the regulator, which made for a seamless and simple process.'
- 'They have a specific, dedicated practice area relating to regulatory matters including AML, CFT and sanctions. Due to their multi-jurisdictional presence they have expertise in many jurisdictions. This was particularly relevant due to the complex nature of our engagement with them.'
- 'I was impressed with the team at Walkers for its support on regulatory compliance and change of control consent matters. Their deep understanding of complex regulations combined with a proactive and personable approach ensured we were able to conclude our transaction quickly with consent from the regulator.'
- 'Attention to detail and ability to think outside of the box.'
Key clients
- aosphere Trading Limited
- Backed Finance AG
- LGT Wealth Management
- Zodia Markets Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Prepared Jersey compliance advice for aosphere, an online legal services provider that offers clients legal analysis on a range of key global compliance topics, including crypto asset regulation, data privacy, and cross-border marketing of financial products.
Advised Backed Finance AG on the further development of Jersey’s first issuer of virtual real-world asset tokens, Backed Assets (JE) Limited.
Advised Zodia Markets on its proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Elwood Capital Management Limited, one of the first formally registered virtual asset service providers in Jersey.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Dilmun Leach; Nigel Sanders
Other key lawyers
Gemma Palmer; Sian Langley; Amman Bulchandani