Prior to joining Dickinson Gleeson, Guillaume worked for Jersey’s Attorney General within the Jersey Law Officers’ Department, providing advice to Ministers of the States of Jersey and governmental departments in relation to a range of issues including human rights law, European law, constitutional law and as to statutory interpretation. He also worked as a legal adviser to the States of Jersey Police making numerous court appearances as a prosecutor.
Guillaume advises individuals and fiduciaries in relation to disputes arising from their commercial and trust relationships. Whilst the value of such contentious matters often mean that they are hotly contested, Guillaume works hand-in-hand with clients to navigate these choppy waters to reach their desired destination whilst limiting protracted and costly litigation. Guillaume also assists clients consider funding and insurance options to limit their legal costs and their potential exposure to adverse costs orders.
Guillaume’s principal areas of expertise include dealing with allegations of breaches of fiduciary duty, contractual disputes, enforcement of foreign judgments and associated freezing and disclosure orders.
Guillaume is also regularly instructed in relation to probate and employment law matters.