Leading international law firm Walkers is delighted to announce that its Jersey Fintech team has achieved a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers Fintech 2025 guide, a significant milestone that highlights the team’s exceptional expertise and leadership in the Fintech sector.

This year’s results also celebrate individual success, with Dilmun Leach earning a Band 1 ranking for the first time, recognising his deep expertise in the sector and his key role in supporting clients dealing with complex regulatory landscapes. Additionally, senior counsel Sarah Townsend has been ranked as Up and Coming, reflecting the firm’s commitment to developing talent and delivering outstanding client service.

Jonathan Heaney, managing partner of Walkers’ Jersey office, commented: “Achieving a Band 1 ranking for our Fintech team is a fantastic accomplishment and underscores Jersey’s status as a leading jurisdiction for Fintech innovation. Our team’s dedication to providing practical, innovative solutions is reflected in these rankings, and we are thrilled to see their efforts recognised.”

Dilmun Leach, partner, Walkers CI LP, added: “The Chambers Fintech 2025 recognition for our team and individuals demonstrates our ability to deliver cutting-edge advice in a sector that continues to evolve at an extraordinary pace. Jersey has a strong reputation for financial and technological innovation, and we are proud to support clients as they come to our jurisdiction as a flourishing fintech hub.”

Walkers’ global Fintech team has earned top-tier recognition across all its jurisdictions, including Band 1 team rankings in Jersey, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, and BVI, with a Band 3 ranking for Ireland. These results highlight the firm’s seamless cross-border expertise and its ability to provide tailored solutions that address clients’ needs, both today and tomorrow.

This achievement concludes a standout year for Walkers globally, with significant wins in the Chambers Fintech, IFLR 1000, GRR 30, and Legal 500 Greater China rankings.

Walkers is proud to be at the forefront of fintech innovation. Our expertise shines through with our work on Jersey’s first tokenisation platform, where we helped pioneer new ground in this emerging space. We continue to support clients who are pushing boundaries in tokenisation, offering practical solutions backed by our deep cross-border legal and regulatory knowledge. We’ve played a key role in shaping the industry’s future by working together with the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) to develop their Guidance Note. This collaborative effort brought together key stakeholders, including the Jersey Funds Association and Jersey Finance, ensuring the guidance effectively addresses the needs of our Jersey’s fintech sector.