Baker & Partners is a Jersey litigation boutique, commended for being ‘very coordinated, knowing the local courts well and therefore setting itself the right targets for winning locally‘. Lawyers focus on asset recovery, commercial and trust litigation, as well as contentious insolvencies, with an impressive client list comprising corporates, trustees, beneficiaries, high-net-worth individuals and governments. Founding partner Stephen Baker has developed a niche in the interaction between civil and criminal law in fraud cases, as well as his main practice, which involves trust and commercial litigation. Simon Thomas is an external crown advocate, and is frequently instructed by the Jersey attorney general in criminal cases; while William Redgrave is a veteran of commercial disputes, specialising in obtaining freezing and disclosure orders to assist in asset tracing and the preservation of assets. Lynne Gregory is the name to note for contentious insolvencies and trust. James Sheedy and Charlie Sorensen are also recommended.
Dispute resolution in Jersey
Baker & Partners
Responsables de la pratique:
Stephen Baker; Simon Thomas; William Redgrave; Lynne Gregory
Autres avocats clés:
James Sheedy; Charles Sorensen; Adam Crane
Les références
‘Very coordinated, knows the local courts very well and therefore sets itself the right targets for winning locally. Has excellent advocates and excellent research juniors. Has good leadership.’
‘Stephen Baker himself is a great leader, great Advocate but also a great captain of the ship. Very business-like and still pure as an advocate and attorney. A powerful combination. William Redgrave is a really great Advocate. I have seen him closely and he has a very attractive style and is capable of getting points across in a very credible way. He is very good at soaking up and blending in information from different sources. Lynne Gregory is a very clever, senior associate who will make partner soon. She is excellent and highly intelligent.’
‘Collaborative and responsive team. Reasonable fees despite the expertise within the team.’
Principaux clients
BNP Paribas Jersey Trust Corporation
Oleg Sheyko
Attorney General re LGL
Geoffrey Crill
Emirates NBD Bank PJSC
Viscount of Jersey
Punter Southall Group Limited
Penylon
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for the defendant majority investor in a shareholder dispute brought in Jersey by a former director and minority shareholder claiming a multi-million-pound award.
- Acting for a Middle Eastern bank seeking to recover assets from a Dubai resident who guaranteed loans and has not paid the guarantee. The bank is seeking to enforce Dubai judgments around the world including in Jersey.
- Continuing to assist BNP Paribas Trust Corporation (Jersey) Limited in its worldwide efforts to recover well over $100m from the Crociani family, after the head of the family failed to comply with Jersey court order to compensate the Grand Trust or BNP.
Carey Olsen
Clients praise the team at Carey Olsen for being ‘technically very strong, collaborative and user friendly‘, handling the spectrum of trust-related disputes, as well as fielding a strong contentious insolvency offering, where it represents funds and companies, boards of directors and shareholders. John Kelleher lead’s the firm-wide dispute resolution practice group, bringing to bear substantial contentious financial services experience. Marcus Pallot focuses on insolvencies, regulatory disputes and civil litigation, while Andreas Kistler is noted for the court-related aspects of trust and private wealth issues. William Grace dedicates his time to regulatory and white-collar criminal cases, acting on behalf of corporates. Counsel Louise Woolrich is known for multi-jurisdictional trust disputes. Richard Holden has left the firm for Walkers.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Kelleher
Autres avocats clés:
Marcus Pallot; Andreas Kistler; William Grace; Richard Holden; Louise Woolrich
Les références
‘A well coordinated team from partner to associate, very responsive, flexible, reliable and going straight to the point.’
‘We selected the partner because we thought during our first conversation prior to retaining him that his analytical skills seemed quite acute. This was confirmed to be true and extends to his team, particularly the senior associate.’
‘Carey Olsen is incredibly responsive and technically knowledgeable. They’ve been involved in some really interesting cases in the last year and are clearly at the heart of legal developments and innovation in the Jersey legal market.’
Principaux clients
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Hard Rock Limited
Sanne
Zurich Insurance plc
Fides Trustees
Cheval Roc
Gordian
Anthony Dumas
Dresser-Rand BV
Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for the Hard Rock group in relation to allegations of fraud and misrepresentation by employees
- Acting for Dresser-Rand BV (a subsidiary of Siemens group) to enforce a $US 43.5 million arbitration award against a Saudi joint venture party
Collas Crill
According to clients of Collas Crill, ‘the advice given and case management is first rate‘. The team, which is most known for trust disputes, handles domestic and cross-border disputes, and in Jersey, lawyers have experience in cases before the Privy and Royal courts. Damian James is the practice head, with a stellar reputation among clients for trust disputes, where he has substantial experience in high-value, multi-jurisdictional and -party cases, often working alongside Dan Boxall . Nuno Santos-Costa is a commercial litigation expert, with a strong track-record in trust, contract and fraud-related cases. He also acts as a crown advocate, prosecuting criminal cases on the island. Simon Hurry ‘s practice spans corporate disputes, as well as insolvencies, fraud cases, asset tracing and recovery. Senior associate Lynne Calder has developed a name for herself in construction and property disputes, but also takes on contentious trust issues, banking litigation and professional negligence claims. Sam Williams is another key lawyer.
Responsables de la pratique:
Damian James
Autres avocats clés:
Nuno Santos-Costa; Dan Boxall; Simon Hurry; Sam Williams; Lynne Calder; Kirsten Bailey; Caitlin Bruce
Les références
‘In Jersey Nuno Santos Costa is a superb advocate, his cross examination is excellent and he is a ken tactician. Sam Williams is phenomenally bright and a very attractive advocate: the Court loves him. Kirsten Bailey is exceptionally clever and good with clients.’
‘The team consists of experienced lawyers who thoroughly understand dispute resolution. The advice they give and case management is first rate. They are also a pleasure to work with.’
‘Nuno Santos-Costa is an astute, practical lawyer, who provides excellent wise counsel. He really gets to the nub of a case quickly, and easily grasps the technical, commercial matters. He is a first class litigator. Lynne Calder continues to impress, she is smart, tenacious and a great strategist. She manages difficult technical cases with ease, her drafting is impeccable. She really is a great asset to have on your side in a dispute. Kirsten Bailey’s work is simply excellent, she has an innate ability to subsume information, process it and produce exceptional product. She definitely has a bright future ahead of her.’
Principaux clients
Appleby Trust (Mauritius) Limited.
Grant Thornton
FRP Advisory Limited
Salzgitter Mannesmann International (USA) Inc. (SMIH) Salzgitter Mannesmann International GmbH (SMID)
Kea Investments Limited
Quinn Emmanuel
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain
Epworth Building Limited
KEA Investments
Clifford Chance
Farrer & Co
Payne Hicks Beach
Deutsche Bank AG London
Rysaffe Fiduciaires Sarl
Trident Trust
Principaux dossiers
- Representing the Appellant in the Privy Council in a highly anticipated appeal in relation to the legal position regarding insolvent trusts. It will dictate the priorities of payments in the event that a trust is insolvent and therefore crystallises a trustee’s exposure.
- Representing a private individual in defending a multi-jurisdictional effort by Emirates NBD Bank in Dubai, Geneva, New York, England and Jersey to recover in excess of US$95million which include ancient customary law actions and rare types of claims in Jersey.
- Representing one branch of a family, beneficiaries of a US$1billion Jersey trust, who are seeking the removal of the trustee and private trust company protector
Mourant
At Mourant, the litigation and dispute resolution group has an impressive depth of practice that includes banking and securities disputes, commercial and employment disputes, as well as public law and insolvency litigation. The team is also noted for contentious matters involving data protection. Taking the lead is Stephen Alexander , ‘a brilliant technical lawyer who is also incredibly user friendly and commercially minded‘, who is adept at multi-jurisdictional trust and commercial litigation, also handling arbitrations and regulatory matters. With ‘a unique ability to guide a client through complex litigation‘, former practice head Bruce Lincoln , who stepped down in November 2021, continues to be instructed by institutional and high-net-worth individual clients in contentious trust issues, also an area of expertise for Jonathan Speck and Katie Hooper, who became a partner in February 2022. Mathew Cook is the key name for regulatory and white-collar criminal defence work. Counsel Luke Olivier is also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stephen Alexander
Autres avocats clés:
Bruce Lincoln; Jonathan Speck; Justin Harvey-Hills; Mathew Cook; Katie Hooper; Luke Olivier
Les références
‘Jonathan Speck is the partner all others aspire to emulate. Ben Thorpe is his raising star.’
‘A very good team, with some very sensible team members and excellent advocates. Well practiced in delivering what clients need.’
‘Luke Oliver is very commercially aware and client friendly.’
Principaux clients
JTC Trust Company Limited (JTC)
BUJ Architects LLP
ETFS Capital Limited
Monteagle International Limited (MIL) & Monteagle International (UK) Limited (MUK)
Bharti – TIEA matter
Triton Administration (Jersey) Limited (TAJ) and Peder Erik Prahl (PP)
Principaux dossiers
- Represented a settlor, beneficiary and co-trustee of a trust with estimated assets of over £1 billion to facilitate the transfer of trusteeship on an urgent basis.
- Representing two subsidiaries of a large multi-jurisdictional group of companies in significant claims against a former senior employee of MM Group and a consultant company to one of the subsidiaries.
- Acting for a Jersey PTC trustee of a Jersey discretionary trust. The settlor and his wife have been engaged in highly acrimonious divorce proceedings for a number of years (to which the Trustee has been joined) and the financial aspects are yet to be resolved.
Ogier
The Jersey disputes team at Ogier has substantial trial and hearing experience. The team has been through a period of expansion recently, with the promotion to partner of trust litigator James Angus in February 2022. The group is led by Nick Williams , who co-leads the firm-wide regulatory practice, and specialises in a variety of disputes, including in relation to shareholders, trusts and estates and regulatory issues, where he focuses on the financial services sector. Global managing partner Edward Mackereth maintains a contentious trusts practice, but is also noted for cases involving fraud and asset tracing, as well as financial services regulation. Damian Evans and Oliver Passmore are also known for trusts litigation. Counsel Rebecca McNulty has built a strong cross-border contentious insolvency practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nick Williams
Autres avocats clés:
Edward Mackereth; Damian Evans; Oliver Passmore; James Angus; Rebecca McNulty; Ralph Spencer-Tucker; Matthew Davies
Les références
‘Strength in depth and clear practical advice.’
‘Nick Williams inspires confidence, and provides sound, solutions-based advice.’
‘Hard working, quick thinking disputes team.’
Principaux clients
BDO
Financial Technology Ventures
Millennium Technology Ventures Partners
Christian Hore
Viscount of the Royal Court
SIG Growth Equity Fund
Parish of St Helier
Atotech
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for three private equity investors as Plaintiff minority shareholders in ETFS Capital Limited, alleging unfair prejudice against the majority shareholder. Judgment following a 4 week trial handed down in January 2021, with the Appeal heard in July 2021. The Royal Court found that the Plaintiff minority shareholders had been unfairly prejudiced.
- Acting for the Viscount of the Royal Court of Jersey in a large cross-jurisdictional insolvency dispute involving multiple competing claims to assets situated worldwide, and involving multiple claims and counterclaims of fraudulent behaviour.
- Acting for the Plaintiffs, including BDO LLP as High Court-appointed estate administrators, in a high-value, complex and cross-border trusts and estates dispute. Successful finding of fraud against the Defendant former trustee following a 2 week trial.
Appleby
Appleby utilises its teams across offshore jurisdictions, including the Crown Dependencies team of which the Jersey group is a part of, as well as Hong Kong and Shanghai, to offer a multi-jurisdictional disputes service spanning international commercial litigation, trust disputes, insolvency and restructuring work. Jared Dann heads the practice group, specialising in trust litigation and matters involving fraud and asset recovery. Fraser Robertson is a commercial litigator, handling contentious trust, contractual disputes and professional negligence claims, while Niall MacDonald, who joined from Walkers in 2021, has a varied practice regarding trusts and high-value employment disputes. Senior associate Amy Benest is also noted for trust litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Autres avocats clés:
Fraser Robertson; Niall MacDonald; Amy Benest
Les références
‘Jared Dann is excellent-a superb advocate who never overstates matters. he is excellent at handling difficult clients and takes a sensible pragmatic approach to matters.’
‘Appleby Jersey has provided excellent advice to my clients. Their approach is practical and pragmatic. They are aware of cost issues and are able to manage expectations very well. Lawyers are courteous and responsive. Billing is reasonable and what should be expected for a firm of its stature. It is truly a pleasure working with Appleby Jersey.’
‘Jared Dann is a very intelligent, personable and practical litigation lawyer. He has an excellent knowledge of trust law and Jersey court procedures. He is able to set expectations straight from the beginning and guide clients through the litigation process in an easy-to-understand manner. He is also a pleasure to work with.’
Principaux clients
Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Limited
Deloitte LLP
Grant Thornton Limited
Jersey Trust Corporation
VCI Limited
Alix Partners
Advanz Pharma
HWA 555 Owners LLS as a subsidiary of the Vornado Realty Trust
Principaux dossiers
- Following 3 landmark decisions acting for beneficiaries of Piedmont and Riviera Trusts in relation to Proceedings for blessing of Trustees’ decision to partition trusts.
- Advising Alix Partner as administrators of the Casual Dining Group and obtaining recognition in Jersey where there are number of sites including well-known brands like Bella Italia.
- Acting for Advanz Pharma Limited in relation to its acquisition of Nordic Capital by way of a Court-sponsored Scheme of Arrangement.
Bedell Cristin
The litigation department at Bedell Cristin mainly handles big-ticket commercial litigation, trust disputes and contentious and non-contentious insolvencies. It is also regularly instructed in shareholder disputes. Robert Gardner is the practice head and an experienced trial advocate, as is former managing partner David Cadin . Edward Drummond is a commercial litigator, also focusing on regulatory and compliance work. Robert Christie and associate Sonia Shah have substantial contentious trusts experience between them, while associate Sonia Minns has recent experience in unfair prejudice claims.
Responsables de la pratique:
Robert Gardner
Autres avocats clés:
David Cadin; Ed Drummond; Robert Christie; Sonia Shah; Sonia Minns
Les références
‘Bobby Christie is the partner and main fee earner working on the matter. He is outstanding as an advocate, gives clear and practical advice, and does so very promptly. First class.’
‘Good dispute resolution capabilities across the board.’
‘Willingness to ‘go the extra mile’. Very user friendly.’
Principaux clients
Creditors Committee – Purdue Pharma LP
Begbies
Traynor as liquidators of BetIndex
Adeem Investment Holding Company KSCH
JSC Commercial Bank Privat Bank
Insurance Corp of the C I Ltd / States of Jersey
Rysaffe Fiduciaries S.à.r.l .
Sakab Saudi Holdings Limited
Cristi a na
Crociani
Vistra
Singapore Limited
Dominion (Film Schemes / Sundax )
Türkiye
Iș
Bankasi A.Ş.
New World TMT Limited
Morelli
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for the Begbies Traynor liquidators of Betindex Limited.
Dickinson Gleeson
Dispute resolution is a core component of Dickinson Gleeson‘s offering. The team is well suited to contentious trusts, with deep knowledge in Jersey trust law. It has an impressive client roster of high-net-worth individuals and their trusts, as well as a variety of trustees and creditors, in the case of bankruptcy proceedings. Jointly taking the lead are co-founding partners and experienced commercial litigators James Dickinson and James Gleeson , both of whom are focused on trust and funds disputes. Craig Swart is a South African attorney specialising in trusts and insolvency law, while Guillaume Staal has a niche in estates disputes. Senior associate Pierre Ali-Noor puts an emphasis on emphasis on trusts, fraud and investment disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
James Dickinson; James Gleeson
Autres avocats clés:
Craig Swart; Guillaume Staal; Jonathan Barham; Pierre Ali-Noor
Les références
‘The team is very responsive and provides timely and detailed answers in judicial proceedings.’
‘Availability and adaptability to the clients’ needs.’
‘They are a specialist and high quality law firm on Jersey.’
Principaux clients
Geneva Trust Company (GTC)
Redox PLC (acting for the bankruptcy trustee)
EFG Bank AG
Sinels
Loan Assignment Group Association
Andrew Valmorbida
Principaux dossiers
Viberts
Viberts‘ disputes team is known for handling a wide variety of cases, including administrative reviews, insurance-related claims, a specialty of Corinne Holmes, construction disputes, contentious trust and probate work, as well as commercial litigation. The team is led by Christina Hall, an experienced commercial and trust litigator. Rebecca Morley-Kirk is focused on disputes involving human rights, employment and immigration law, but also has a criminal law practice. Giles Emmanuel is instructed in cases involving insolvencies, trusts, construction and real estate.
Responsables de la pratique:
Christina Hall
Autres avocats clés:
Rebecca Morley-Kirk; Giles Emmanuel; Corinne Holmes
Les références
‘Outstanding client care. Fight for clients. Always properly resourced and know the legal personalities in Jersey.’
‘Christina Hall and Corinne Holmes.’
‘Christina Hall has been most involved in recent years I/we cannot fault her work. The care, attention and understanding she has given to our requirements together with her professional acumen is outstanding.’
Principaux clients
Rok Construction Limited
Rok Homes Limited
CNR Construction
Maillard & Co
Unite the Union
Representation of the minor children in Crociani
Royal College of Nursing
British Cycling Association
Police Association
Principaux dossiers
- In the Representation of the Milbanke Trust; representating the settlor and beneficiary to set aside the Trust on the grounds of duress.
- In the Representation of Falle; representing the representor seeking to establish Jersey law ancillary rights to contractual servitudes.
- In Corbin v Dorynek and Flath; represented the defendant in a liability trial in the first maritime trial to come before the Jersey court.
Walkers
The dispute resolution and insolvency team at Walkers is made up of experts in Jersey and international litigation and insolvencies, with a strong focus on multi-jurisdictional matters. An area of focus that stands out for the group is high-value trust litigation, but it also has sizeable commercial litigation, shareholder disputes and contested regulatory practices. On the insolvency and restructuring front, the group is well-versed in contentious and non-contentious matters. Veteran commercial litigator Nigel Sanders heads the team and is admitted in Jersey, England, BVI and Cayman, allowing him to handle a variety of cross-border disputes. Fraser Hern takes the lead on numerous offshore insolvency matters, and is also an expert in asset recovery. Marc Seddon combines commercial litigation expertise with contentious trusts and regulatory knowledge. Senior associate James Turnbull is also recommended, specialising in fraud-related, regulatory and trust disputes. Richard Holden has recently joined from Carey Olsen.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nigel Sanders
Autres avocats clés:
Fraser Hern; Marc Seddon; James Turnbull
Les références
‘Incredibly reactive when needed, proactive and very considered in managing risk around dispute. A very approachable team who have taken the time to fully understand the issues, personalities and history.’
‘Marc Seddon – outstanding. Proactive and very measured, giving significant consideration to the handling of approach, communication, documentation and actions. Always available.’
‘A sizeable team very well versed in Jersey litigation and imaginative in approach’
Principaux clients
Consolidated Minerals Limited
Limora Investments Limited
RBC Trustees (CI) Limited
Jasmine Trustees Limited
Lutea Trustees Limited
IQ-EQ
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Consolidated Minerals as defendant in its defence of a claim for constructive dismissal and breach of contract by a former CEO. Matter involves complex factual analysis across a global business of the role of claimant.
- Representing RBC Trustees as the trustee of five charitable sub-trusts in litigation known as Trilogy Management Limited –v- YT Charitable Foundation International Limited & Others. The case was the first of its kind in Jersey where the Royal Court had to consider the nature and ambit of its quasi-parental jurisdiction to supervise charitable trusts.
- Represented the trustees of two trusts in relation to in principle decisions to distribute all the assets of the trusts.
Ardent Chambers
Ardent Chambers is modelled after English barristers’ chambers, comprising independent advocates and litigators specialising in commercial and trust disputes, civil litigation, contractual disputes, as well as matters pertaining to international fraud and asset recovery, regulatory investigations and employment disputes. Howard Sharp is a silk with an established contentious commercial litigation practice. Caroline Dutot focuses on contractual, licensing, regulatory, public law and employment cases. Michael Cushing is experienced in commercial and trust disputes, while Michael O’Connell is a seasoned trial advocate who also handles arbitrations and mediations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Howard Sharp KC; Caroline Dutot; Michael Cushing; Michael O’Connell
Les références
‘For me Ardent is all about Mike Cushing. He is my favourite litigation and contentious lawyer. If I was in a tight spot Mike would be first lawyer I would call. His good sense and analytical skills are second to none. He is certainly one of the best lawyers in the island.’
Principaux clients
Stonehage Fleming
Trident Trust Company Limited
GunnerCooke
Hunters Investments Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Hunters Investments Limited in a civil fraud claim seeking damages of £150 million against Sanne corporate entities.
Ingram Advocates
Ingram Advocates is a litigation boutique handling insurance-related litigation and regulatory defendant cases, with a burgeoning commercial litigation, contentious trusts and insolvency practice; areas that are led on by Danny Le Maistre. Managing partner Lee Ingram heads the contentious insurance and insured risks team, ably supported by senior associate Debbie Corbel, representing banking syndicates, brokers, international insurers, reinsurers and intermediaries.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lee Ingram; Danny Le Maistre
Autres avocats clés:
Debbie Corbel
Les références
‘Ingram Advocates are making great strides since their creation a few years ago and are now firmly established as a leading firm in Jersey in the field of dispute resolution. They have a first reputation as the go-to firm amongst UK and other insurers who underwrite business in Jersey.’
‘Lee Ingram – Highly personable and professional in equal measure, and a very experienced advocate, with a commercial awareness that is second to none. Debbie Corbel is one to watch.’
‘A highly respected boutique firm who can match any of the bigger firms in terms of intellect, experience and tactical nous and without the conflicts that can trouble such larger firms.’
Principaux clients
Allied World
Garfield-Bennett Trust Company Limited
J. Design Limited
Collegiate Underwriting
Athos Trustees (Switzerland) AG
NFU Mutual
Islands Insurance
QBE
Tokio Marine Kiln
Tradex
Medical Protection Society
Jersey Hospice Care
Jersey Mutual Insurance Society
Motor Insurers Bureau
Hepburns Insurance Limited
Markerstudy Insurance services Limited
Insurance Corporation of the Channel Islands Limited
The States of Jersey
The States of Jersey Employment Board
RSA
Principaux dossiers
- Instructed by the MIB in respect to a catastrophic personal injury claim. The Plaintiff’s claim had been brought against an uninsured driver for damages following very serious injuries arising out of a road accident. The claim was compromised in a confidential agreement which was blessed by the Royal Court with our assistance acting on behalf of the MIB.
- Acted on behalf of the defendant insurers in respect to a catastrophic personal injury claim and the subsequent settlement, blessing and approval of the same.
- Acted for the settlor of two Jersey trusts in connection with proceedings brought by the trustee seeking a blessing of their decision to exclude his daughter as a beneficiary of the trusts.
Seymour Law LLP
Seymour Law LLP brings together expertise in dispute resolution, employment, trust and regulatory issues, predominantly assisting professional trustees and beneficiaries in contentious trust cases. The team is led by seasoned advocate Mark Renouf, who has experience in trust disputes involving high-profile divorce proceedings. Jean-Marie Renouf is also recommended for his advocacy.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark Renouf
Autres avocats clés:
Jean-Marie Renouf; Paul Matthams
Les références
‘Approachable, unstuffy, attentive, knowledgeable, pragmatic and focused on delivering practical solutions.’
‘Mark Renouf tries to make himself available at all times when circumstances require it – quick turnaround with reassuring and sensible advice at all times. Always a pleasure to do business with him, which is rare in contentious litigation.’
‘This is a boutique firm specialising in Trust litigation. You have their undivided attention to detail and the two partners Mark Renouf and Jean Marie Renouf have the experience to cut to the chase.’
Principaux clients
Baccata Trustees Limited
Accuro Trust
Fairway Trust
Aneta Jensen
Titris SA and Nerina Cucchiaro
Principaux dossiers
- Instructed by six family members in the matter of the Piedmont and Riviera Trusts, a long running Jersey trust case.
- Advising former trustees in the Titris SA and Cucchiaro Inter family dispute over ownership of a major manufacturing company held in trust.
- Acting for one of the professional trustees in a highly contentious dispute amongst family members connected to sister trusts in Jersey holding a very valuable manufacturing business through a multi-jurisdiction structure.
Steenson Nicholls LLP
At litigation boutique Steenson Nicholls LLP, lawyers provide a comprehensive service to clients engaged in disputes, with an often high-profile roster of cases. The practice is led by veteran litigators Paul Nicholls and David Steenson , ably supported by Nicholas Mière , who focuses on regulatory, white-collar and contentious trust cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paul Nicholls; David Steenson; Nicholas Miere
Les références
‘This is a small boutique firm that provides an individual approach to client care.’
‘David Steenson is a hugely experienced lawyer and talented advocate across a range of fields of law with good judgment of the strengths and weaknesses of a case. He is fearless and determined in court and has strong negotiating skills. Paul Nicholls has extensive experience of trust and asset tracing litigation and an approachable nature, which instils confidence.’
‘The team is efficient and responsive’
Principaux clients
Aquilon AG
Camerons Limited
DWF Law LLP
Kobre & Kim LLP
Hawksford Trust Company (Jersey) Limited
The Swedish Trust
Shell House Limited
Guardian Global Capital (Suisse) SA
EUAS International ICC
Angel Fish Group
Future Finance Group
Lindhurst Group
DAS Legal Expenses
Retail Ventures Limited
PII Verulam Gardens Limited
Trowers & Hamlins
Fiduchi Group
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as the court appointed representative of minor children in Kea Investments Limited v Watson and others.
- Representing Aquilon AG in contentious trust proceedings concerning two Jersey trusts with a combined value in excess of £100 million.
- Representing the former Attorney General of Kenya in connection with proceedings for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and knowing receipt.
Oben Law
Oben Law is geared towards dispute resolution, with experience in matters involving financial services businesses, trusts and fiduciary issues, insolvencies (where lawyers are instructed by creditors), as well as contentious regulatory issues. Managing partner David Wilson is well-known for financial services disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
David Wilson
Les références
‘I instructed them because of their expertise in matters involving regulatory prosecutions and experience with insurance issues.’
‘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.’
Principaux clients
Aqua
Equiom
Sanne
Zedra
Viscount
Praxis IFM
TMF
Fiduchi