The Legal 500

United Kingdom > Guernsey > Dispute resolution

Editorial sections

Other

All countries

Carey Olsen advised Kleinwort Benson in dealing with the setting aside of a trust. The team is active in e-gaming disputes. John Greenfield is recommended; Mark Dunster has ‘a thorough knowledge of insolvency law’; and Tim Corfield is ‘excellent’.

Mourant Ozannes saw an increase in funds-related disputes. Robert Shepherd is ‘an early port of call’ for many clients; Gordon Dawes is ‘a standout lawyer’; Christopher Edwards ‘gives sound advice’; St John Robilliard has ‘extensive knowledge’; Jeremy Wessels is ‘effective in court’; and Peter Ferbrache is also recommended.

AO HALL acted for the trustee in a dispute about a wrongfully clawed back reduction in M & E charges from an insurance vehicle. Alison Ozanne is ‘highly intelligent and a joy to work with’, and Jon Barclay is ‘thorough’. Elaine Gray is experienced in commercial and trust litigation, and has a robust IP practice. The team welcomed Paul Buckle from Carey Olsen.

Babbé acted for a Guernsey fiduciary company in a claim brought against it by beneficiaries. For some, Ian Swan is ‘the best litigator in Guernsey’.

Ogier acted in relation to a Hastings Bass application to the Royal Court of Guernsey. Simon Davies is ‘the Advocate you want for bet-the-house litigation’.

Collas Crill acted for the liquidators of Fairfield Sentry, a feeder fund stung by the Madoff fraud, in relation to potential causes of action and claw-back claims. Christian Hay ‘gives clear advice’, and Gareth Bell is a ‘top-notch advocate’.

AFR Advocates acts in relation to trust matters, asset tracing, insolvency, construction disputes, banking and insurance litigation, and professional negligence claims.

Work for Appleby’s recently formed practice has included a derivative shareholder claim.

Ashton Barnes Tee’s Nick Barnes is noted for commercial litigation, including anti-money laundering, trust and banking disputes. Clare Tee specialises in asset tracing, injunctions, regulatory work and contentious employment matters.

Alasdair Davidson joined Bedell Cristin from Babbé. He has acted for several trust companies in contentious matters, and is ‘the sort of lawyer you are happy to place before clients’. The team is also experienced in commercial litigation, insolvency and related regulatory matters.

Search News and Articles

Press releases

The latest news direct from law firms. If you would like to submit press releases for your firm, send an email request to

Legal Developments in Guernsey

Legal Developments and updates from the leading lawyers in each jurisdiction. To contribute, send an email request to

  • Response to Consultation on the Draft Overseas Pension Schemes Regulations 2012

    We are a firm of advocates practising in Guernsey and regularly advise on issues arising from pension arrangements established or administered from Guernsey. Based on our experience and interaction with our clients, we are writing to you in response to HMRC’s invitation to consult on the Draft Overseas Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2012 (the “Draft Regulations”) issued by HMRC on 6 December 2011.
    - Carey Olsen

  • MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL GUIDE 2012 INVESTMENT FUNDS

    Guernsey
    - Carey Olsen

  • The Overseas Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2012 – Update

    Responding to HMRC’S proposed changes for Guernsey QROPS
    - Carey Olsen

  • Guernsey Companies Law - Office of the Registrar of Companies

    This memorandum has been prepared for the assistance of our clients in connection with the provisions relevant to the Office of the Registrar of Companies under the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended) (the “Companies Law”).
    - Ogier

  • Overseas Restraint Orders in Guernsey have no extra-territorial effect

    The Royal Court has ruled that restraint orders obtained in Guernsey on requests from foreign authorities can only apply to assets located in the Bailiwick, striking down the extra-territorial effect of a restraint order obtained at the request of the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa.
    - Mourant Ozannes

  • QROP Schemes - The Pertinent Issues

    Whilst many trustees and providers are now familiar with the QROPS regime, as schemes mature and members seek to avail themselves of the funds in their schemes in various ways, important questions are arising in relation to matters as diverse as the level and age on which benefits can be taken, how to align Guernsey and English taxation requirements and what restrictions apply in respect of investments and the granting of loans.
    - Carey Olsen

  • Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

    Global Overview Mark Moedritzer and Kay C Whittaker Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP 3
    - Carey Olsen

  • A Guide to Funds and Private Equity in Guernsey

    Table of Contents Introduction to Guernsey 1 About Carey Olsen 2 Fund Regulations in Brief 2 Investment Business 3 Collective Investment Schemes 3
    - Carey Olsen

  • Guernsey Qualifying Investor Funds

    This memorandum has been prepared for the assistance of clients considering establishing a fund under the laws of Guernsey. It is intended to provide only a summary of the main legal requirements and general principles applicable to establishing a fund in Guernsey and it is not intended to be comprehensive in its scope. It is recommended that a client seeks legal advice on any proposed transaction prior to taking steps to implement it.
    - Ogier

  • Code of Corporate Governance

    Introduction The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (the GFSC) has recently issued the final form of the Code of Corporate Governance for the Finance Sector (the Code) which will take effect from 1 January 2012. Its stated purpose is to provide boards and individual directors with "a framework for sound systems of company governance".
    - Ogier

Press Releases in Guernsey

The latest news direct from law firms. If you would like to submit press releases for your firm, send an email request to
© 2012 www.legal500.com