Richard Le Liard

Partner

richard.leliard@bedellcristin.com

+44 (0)1534 814254

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Richard advises on investment funds, investment structures and financial services regulatory matters under Jersey law.

He has been admitted in Jersey since 2008, and has advised on the full range of Jersey investment structures from expert funds established by global financial institutions, to private fund structures for club deals and start-up managers.

Richard is ranked as a "Leading Partner" by Legal 500 for his advice on Jersey funds, and is also recognised by Chambers & Partners.

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He advises fund and asset manager clients in London, Switzerland, South Africa and Jersey on the establishment, launch, operations and termination of Jersey investment structures, and acts borrower-side on fund financing matters.

He also advises clients – mainly in Jersey's financial services industry – on all areas of financial services regulation, international tax compliance (including economic substance) and the island's AML / CFT regime.

Richard also sits on local industry groups, including an industry panel looking at reforms of the Island's Limited Partnership Law.

Richard joined Bedell Cristin in 2007, having previously practised with another offshore law firm in Jersey.

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Richard Le Liard is an exceptionally good Jersey private funds lawyer, who is both technically very capable and commercially very pragmatic. He engages with clients and instructing solicitors alike and ensures that he fully understands the desired outcomes and how these might be achieved in any given scenario.

Legal 500
Richard Le Liard is technically, legally, very strong. He has a broad industry knowledge and is commercially astute. He always meets deadlines and works collaboratively.

Legal 500
Richard Le Liard stands out – he has been contactable at short notice, is amiable, and shows a high level of knowledge.

Legal 500
Excellent leadership from Richard Le Liard and a responsive team.

Legal 500
Richard Le Liard played an extremely helpful role in supporting us on a key project. As well as being on top of his brief and understanding the regulations and details of the agreements in place (providing great confidence to our team), he got it and understood the nuances of the issues and our objectives.

Legal 500
In particular, we mostly value Richard Le Liard's and Louise Ridgway's high responsiveness to queries and requests via both email and by phone. We have met with Richard in both a professional and friendly environment and admire his work ethic and commitment to his clients.

Legal 500
Richard's technical knowledge of Jersey regulation is excellent. He's firmly accessible and collaborative.

Chambers & Partners
Richard is a top-notch lawyer.

Chambers & Partners
Richard Le Liard is possibly one of the best technical corporate and funds lawyers on the island and is always available to call with any queries that we have.

Legal 500
Very helpful on technical questions and offered wider support with helpful examples in relation to my engagement with them on a regulatory matter. Response times were good from Richard Le Liard.

Legal 500

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Solicitor - Jersey
Notary Public - Jersey

Areas of Expertise

Corporate & Commercial

Richard advises on fund-related corporate transactions and borrower-side fund financing, sitting on the industry panel reviewing Jersey's Limited Partnership Law and drawing on over 15 years of Jersey financial services practice.

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Economic Substance

Richard advises fund and asset manager clients on Jersey economic substance requirements, bringing deep expertise in international tax compliance and the island's AML/CFT regime, and participating in industry panels on Jersey regulatory reform.

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Funds & Investment Structures

A Leading Partner (Legal 500) and 'Highly regarded' by IFLR1000, Richard advises fund managers in London, Switzerland, South Africa and Jersey on the establishment, launch and operations of Jersey investment structures, from expert funds to private fund club deals.

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Regulatory & Compliance

Richard advises clients in Jersey's financial services industry on all areas of financial services regulation, including economic substance, international tax compliance and AML/CFT, with nearly two decades' experience in the jurisdiction.

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