PRESS RELEASE: 5 February 2026<\/p>\n
In Jersey<\/a>, Tom Hall<\/a> joins from Ogier. He is recognised in the Legal 500 2026 for \u201cthe clarity of his advice\u201d and was described in the Legal 500 2025 as \u201can excellent senior associate, responsive and with real expertise in sanctions and regulatory matters\u201d. Tom is experienced in advising on high-value, multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes, notably those involving fraud and asset recovery, contentious regulatory and white-collar crime matters, and complex trust and fund disputes.<\/p>\n Olena Golovtchouk<\/a> has joined the firm\u2019s British Virgin Islands office<\/a>, bringing extensive experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration, having previously worked at Gateley Legal and Osborne Clarke. Olena has advised on complex international disputes and regulatory matters and has particular experience acting in cross-border proceedings.<\/p>\n Tom and Olena\u2019s appointments follow the recent arrival of Owen Vanstone-Hallam<\/a>, who joined the firm\u2019s London office<\/a> in September. Owen qualified at Slaughter and May before working as a consultant solicitor, and specialises in complex cross-border commercial disputes, insolvency, fraud and asset recovery matters. He has acted on a number of high-profile multi-jurisdictional matters and advises clients across a range of sectors.<\/p>\n Working across different jurisdictions, Tom, Olena and Owen will focus on offshore and multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution work, reinforcing Baker & Partners\u2019 collaborative approach and capabilities across its international offices.<\/p>\n