In regulatory disputes there are often fine lines between the usual wrangling with the regulator and something more serious – by matching our mix of experienced contentious and non-contentious lawyers to the particular problem at hand, we achieve better and more efficient outcomes.
As regulatory experts in the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey we frequently act on contentious matters and can leverage our experience to help clients achieve the highest regulatory standards and avoid common pitfalls.
We combine pragmatic risk assessment with rigorous legal advice and compliance guidance to reduce exposure and protect reputation, while drawing on our cross-jurisdictional knowledge to design remediation strategies, negotiate with regulators and, where necessary, litigate effectively.
Our collaborative approach ensures clients receive clear, actionable legal advice that balances regulatory obligations with commercial realities, delivers timely, proportionate solutions and supports remediation plans, helping prevent escalation into more serious enforcement action and preserve business continuity.
We advise banks and account holders in relation to funds which have either been frozen officially by way of government sanctions, freezing orders and injunctions issued by a court, or are otherwise unavailable following suspicion that they may comprise proceeds of crime (unofficial freezing).
We can issue civil proceedings to recover monies from custodians, defend or obtain freezing injunctions in relation to monies in bank accounts and also issue judicial review proceedings against the relevant regulator seeking to claim that funds are the proceeds of crime. We have considerable experience in dealing with sanctioned parties or funds.
The regulatory environment, both in local jurisdictions and internationally, is increasingly complex and regulatory agencies are becoming more zealous in their approach to enforcement and investigations. We guide clients through the impact of enforcement of investigatory actions by regulatory bodies, offering dedicated strategic advice on a broad range of issues including enforcement notices, governance matters, complaints, insider trading and dealing and market manipulation.
We can also assist clients to conduct internal investigations prior to any regulatory investigations.
We provide contentious and non-contentious advice and support, primarily for local financial services businesses, in complying with sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations. Our work ranges from initial strategic advice, liaison with stakeholders including regulators, clients and investigations and prosecution authorities – to litigation, where required.
Collas Crill Caribbean and Bermudian Brief – key offshore updates in one place Welcome to the Collas Crill Caribbean and Bermudian Brief – a concise round-up of significant recent decisions and legal developments affecting offshore and cross-border litig...
Aquapoint LP (in Official Liquidation) v Xiaohu Fan [2025] UKPC 56
Court: Privy Council (from the Court of Appeal of the Cayman Islands)Subject: Exempted Limited Partnership (ELP), just and equitable winding up, quasi-partnership not necessary for intervention of equity, ability of equity to override robust contractual ...
Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Ltd v Ivanishvili [2025] UKPC 53
Court: Privy Council (from the Court of Appeal for Bermuda)Subject: Fraudulent misrepresentation, requirement of awareness, measure of damages in respect of mismanaged discretionary investments, the double-actionability rule, doctrine of renvoi Judg...
Court: Privy Council (from the Court of Appeal of the Cayman Islands)Subject: Did the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal err in holding that: (1) it was not bound to apply the rule in Henry v Geoprosco [1976] 1 QB 726; and (2) the Respondent has not submitte...
The Royal Court of Jersey 's recent decision in Rassmal Investments LLC v Mubarak Abdullah Al Suwaiket & Sons [2025] JRC 220 provides useful guidance for those involved in secured lending and enforcement under Jersey’s Security Interests (Jersey) Law...
Raiffeisen Bank International AG v Scully Royalty Ltd & Oths [2025] CIGC (FSD) 97
Court: Grand Court (Cayman Islands)Subject: Policing of world-wide freezing orders, asset disclosure, ex parte on short notice, s.37 English Senior Courts Act 1981, s.11 Grand Court Act (2015 Revision), practical utility, proportionality, disclosure of a...
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