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Appleby is ‘respected both locally and internationally’. The practice has particular expertise in trust litigation, and has seen an increase in regulatory matters. It appeared in the Royal Court in a case challenging the exercise of the trustee’s powers. Practice head Fraser Robertson is ‘forceful in argument’, and Michael Cushing ‘has his clients ’ trust’. David Benest and Gillian Robinson are key contacts.

Bedell Cristin Anthony Robinson is ‘an impressive courtroom advocate’. Lisa Springate advised the plaintiffs in Re the Valetta Trust, a breach of trust claim. Mark Taylor and David Cadin are highly rated.

Carey Olsen defended Mr Bhojwani in the largest money laundering prosecution ever in Jersey. John Kelleher is group head; Nicolas Journeaux is ‘a master strategist’; Robert MacRae is ‘bright and engaging’; and Marcus Pallot is ‘extremely knowledgeable about insolvency law’. William Grace ‘leaves no stone unturned’.

Mourant Ozannes’ Jonathan Speck is ‘a formidable lawyer’, and Bruce Lincoln has ‘a fine intellect’. The practice is known for its contentious trusts work, but also specialises in regulatory litigation, through Beverley Lacey (the primary legal adviser to the Jersey Financial Services Commission), and in banking litigation, through Mark Temple. - Justin Harvey-Hills is ‘trusted by the court’.

Ogier successfully acted in a significant decision on what constitutes a company being an organ of the state such that its assets are rendered available to the state’s creditors. Edward Mackereth is department head, and Nigel Sanders and Matthew Thompson are also recommended. Kerry Lawrence stepped down as a partner, but remains a part-time consultant.

In addition its criminal litigation practice, Baker & Partners handles commercial and trust disputes. The team recently advised the plaintiffs in a civil fraud action and constructive trust/restitutionary claim. David Wilson , Cyril Whelan, William Redgrave and Stephen Baker are ‘outstanding lawyers’. Emma Jordan joined Lawrence Graham LLP.

Collas Crill advised the executor of a complex estate that is within the jurisdiction of the Royal Court. Department head Nuno Santos-Costa is ‘one of the best court performers in Jersey’; Damian James has ‘a no-nonsense, commercial approach to litigation’; Dan Boxall is ‘highly organised and energetic’; and Kathryn Purkis is also a key contact.

Walkers is regularly instructed to act in international, insolvency, regulatory, and trust matters, and disputes involving distressed funds. The practice advised an FA Premier League football club in obtaining injunctions against the club’s former chairman and entities connected to him. Litigation head David Steenson and Paul Nicholls are recommended.

At Bois Bois, Simon Young deals with commercial and trust disputes, with an emphasis on fraud and asset tracing claims.

Dickinson Gleeson Advocates is recommended for trust and commercial litigation. James Dickinson and James Gleeson each represented two of the executors of the Jersey estate of a Chinese billionaire in proceedings concerning a substantial asset forming part of the estate. Dickinson ‘identifies the relevant legal principles quickly’, and Gleeson ‘possesses a formidable intellect’.

At Hanson Renouf, Timothy Hanson advised multiple plaintiffs in a multi-party action concerning the mis-selling of investments. He is also noted for trust litigation, which remains one of Mark Renouf’s busiest fields. Renouf is also well regarded for cross-border insolvency work.

Sinels was instructed in relation to claims pursuant to guarantees held against an insolvent estate. Principal Philip Sinel is ‘indefatigable’, and litigation head Richard Wakeham is ‘fast to react’.

Voisin is experienced in large-scale commercial and trust litigation. The practice successfully represented SO Holdings in an insolvency that resulted in a landmark decision of the Jersey Court of Appeal. Michael Preston and Ashley Hoy are key contacts. Dexter Flynn’s ‘advice is of the highest standard’.

Blakeley Legal represented Izodia in a successful claim for monies stolen from an account. Olaf Blakeley is the principal contact.

Viberts Jersey Lawyers’ Christina Hall acted as lead lawyer in a multimillion-pound trust dispute. Christopher Scholefield is also well regarded.

Niche firm FranckelLaw is experienced in trust disputes and regulatory investigations.

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