The Legal 500

United Kingdom > Guernsey > Employment

Editorial sections

Other

All countries

AO HALL is ‘service and delivery oriented. It walks the walk, and the team shares the passion and ethos of the firm’. Managing partner Louise Hall stands out for non-contentious matters, and clients also praise litigator Elaine Gray.

Mourant Ozannes saw an increase in employment and workplace instructions over the past year, as well as a growing number of Tribunal claims. Jessica Roland has ‘excellent knowledge of her subject, and is very pleasant to work with’.

AFR Advocates’ Paul Richardson is a leading practitioner in contentious issues, and Simon Geall represents clients at the Tribunal and in the Royal Court. Geall is also strong in non-contentious employment advice. Recent work includes advising employers and employees on redundancy situations, various restructuring matters, and negotiating exit packages for senior executives.

Ashton Barnes Tee acts in contentious and non-contentious matters across the employment spectrum, from recruitment to post-termination issues. Clare Tee is widely respected for her contentious work.

Mark Dunster and John Greenfield head Carey Olsen’s employment team, whose recent work includes unfair dismissal cases, M&A-related issues, and advising on the renewal of employee contracts and handbooks.

Babbé’s practice ranges from restrictive covenants through to employment contracts, secondments and compromise agreements. It also advises employers on the restructuring of Guernsey companies with employees worldwide. Managing partner Andrew Laws regularly acts for the island’s financial institutions, and disputes head Ian Swan deals with the contentious side.

Collas Crill acted for the NSPCC in defending unfair dismissal claims brought by five former employees. Christian Hay is ‘an effective advocate’.

Ogier advised Waitrose on the employment aspects of its acquisition of two stores in Guernsey, including the transfer of existing employees, the recruitment of additional staff and associated employment documentation. Department head Michael Little is Jersey based. Simon Davies heads up contentious 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