David Wilson

David is the principal of Oben Law and a director of Oben Regulatory Ltd. He is a Jersey Advocate with over 25 years’ experience of litigating in Jersey, prior to which he practised as an English Solicitor with a leading City of London firm.

David’s expertise includes trust and funds disputes, fraud, asset tracing and recovery, regulatory investigations, insolvency, trustee applications, AML/CFT, sanctions and bribery/corruption issues, professional negligence and partnership and shareholder disputes.

David is regularly instructed by global financial institutions as well as Jersey-based financial services businesses and international law and accountancy firms. He acts for the Viscount (the officer of the Royal Court responsible for administering bankruptcies), has acted as an appointed inspector for the Jersey Financial Services Commission and acts for a number of high-net-worth individuals in a broad variety of complex disputes.

David has acted in some of the leading Jersey cases, for example, on trust issues leading to judgments such as In re the A Trust, which changed Jersey law on setting aside a trust, and In re the Representation of Lloyds TSB Offshore Trust Company Limited, which settled Jersey law on proprietary claims to trust assets.

David co-chairs ARIES’ Legal & Regulatory Committee.

Recent references in the Legal Directories:

“an outstanding lawyer and advocate. He has a quiet, understated style but is ferociously clever, very sensible, and highly persuasive in court.”

“[David] provides excellent advice- it’s clear he has a fantastic knowledge of Jersey law and a strong appreciation of his clients’ interests.”

“An assured performer in court; nothing seems to faze him.”

“technically skilled, pragmatic and able to see the big picture.”

Testimonials:

‘David Wilson provided Jersey Law advice to me on a matter I was handling that involved circumstances in Jersey and and an English Law policy. He was readily contactable, quick to respond, knowledgeable and provided sound written advice. He was mindful of the needs of an overseas client not familiar with Jersey and produced advice that was readily understood by the client. He was also prepared to take account of the fact that Jersey appear fees are very high to a London insurer client, and moderated the rates to assist.’

‘David Wilson is thorough and comprehensive.’

‘Really good team, particular stand out being David Wilson. Looks of practical and good advice’

‘David Wilson – commercial, knows his law and tactics. A friend beside you but very firm and a formidable opponent.’

‘David Wilson is very approachable and has been fantastically helpful on a number of cases. He has been efficient and timely in helping us resolve any issues which may arise.’

‘David Wilson – subject matter knowledge; court experience; will give commercial and pragmatic advice.’

‘David Wilson’s broad and deep experience as a litigator serves clients very well where regulatory and white collar crime turn contentious.’

‘David Wilson is a stand out practitioner in the regulatory and white collar crime field. His experience enables him to contextualise his client’s legal problems and to offer practical assistance quickly. He is also attuned to the human dimensions, the personalities involved. His advice is succinctly, accessibly and diplomatically delivered. David Wilson’s involvement on a matter is always a reassuring presence for the client.’