Dickinson Gleeson > St Helier, Jersey > Firm Profile

‘James Gleeson is very responsive and handles complex litigation cases with a lot of experience.’

‘You can count on James Gleeson to remind you of the deadlines to be met to ensure that all procedural documents are drafted and filed on time!’

‘The litigation team at Dickinson Gleeson is very experienced in complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation. They work extremely hard for their clients; they understand the client’s commercial objectives and are able to navigate their clients through even the knottiest legal disputes. They are a pleasure to work with, and an excellent firm to instruct if a Jersey firm is needed in a wider multi-jurisdictional dispute.’

‘James Dickinson is a very hard worker and an experienced litigator who can hold the most complex case together and see the key points: he is able to see the wood for the trees. He is a pleasure to work with. His experience in litigation in Jersey – particularly with a multi-jurisdictional element – is worth its weight in gold. Jonathan Barham is equally hard-working. He spots the key points in the case very quickly and is able to break a case open to his client’s advantage.’

‘A strong reputation for litigation.’

‘James Gleeson is an exceptional advocate. I have found him to be insightful and thorough, but also reliable, agreeable, and always willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Dickinson Gleeson is the standout smaller firm in Jersey, free of the conflicts which affect other firm’s abilities to take on litigation and act with a set of deeply experienced principals.’

‘They are nimble and very responsive. In my view, the quality of the legal service provided is as good as any large Channel Islands firm. They work well within a team of lawyers. They punch well above their weight.’

‘Dickinson Gleeson is a very responsive firm. They are accessible and reliable and provide advice consistently within deadlines. They are also helpful with exchanging thoughts and examining alternative solutions. Advice provided is clear and concise.’

‘Craig Swart is approachable and knowledgeable. He is responsive and consistently professional.’

‘They are hard-working, experienced, and are able to turn a client’s commercial objectives into legal reality. They are experienced in trusts-related litigation involving Jersey trusts which get embroiled in multi-jurisdictional disputes, including freezing orders in Jersey and disclosure orders.’

‘James Dickinson is a hard worker, an exceptionally experienced lawyer, and I would have no hesitation in instructing him in any private client dispute in Jersey.’

‘DG are very much partner-led in their interactions, with excellent knowledge and capabilities in both contentious and non-contentious offshore matters. This is a differentiator to other firms that we work with.’

‘Craig Swart is commercial in his approach and has a strong understanding of our client needs. Craig regularly has tight deadlines and timelines put on him by us/our clients and always delivers.’

‘Craig Swart brings real experience and savvy to his matters, as well as a very approachable and engaging manner.’

‘James Dickinson is incredibly able and available and works all hours for his clients. Excellent strategically. A real wordsmith when it comes to his drafting, which is superb. From what I have seen of his associates, they are cut from the same cloth.’