Law firm appoints new Director of Regulation

Tuesday 10 January 2017

Baker and Partners has appointed a former head of trust company business at the JFSC as its new Director of Regulation.

Debbie Sebire will advise on trust company practice and regulatory supervision and enforcement.

She worked at Citigroup’s Jersey Trust Company from 1991 to 2005, before moving to the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC).

At the JFSC she was involved in establishing new practical frameworks for trust companies, as well as reviewing business against regulatory requirements for anti-money laundering and terrorist financing. She also contributed to the development of policy and legislation for trust and regulatory business as a Member of the JFSC’s executive board. Ms Sebire acts as a commissioner with the Jersey Gambling Commission and is a member of the States of Jersey’s Police Complaints Authority.

Stephen Baker, senior partner, said: “I’d like to welcome Debbie as our newest team member. She has had an extensive career in the field of regulation and trust in Jersey and her knowledge will be invaluable to both our team of experts and clients.”