Carey Olsen > St Helier, Jersey > Firm Profile

‘The team is first class, understands client needs and is reactive and knowledgeable.’

‘Peter German is fantastic, a stand-out Jersey practitioner and our first choice. Nothing is too much trouble and head and shoulders above the competition.’

‘Laura Healy is one of the finest practitioners we work with. She is proactive at getting the job done and provides excellent technical advice.’

‘The Carey Olsen team is highly talented, hugely experienced, commercial, pragmatic and responsive. They adopt a collaborative approach, working in partnership with clients and keep the client apprised along the way in terms of transaction updates, identifying issues and foreseeing problems before they arise, coming up with solutions and adopting a transparent approach to fee charging arrangements. They have invested heavily in technology and are very much in tune with the the needs of their clients and help steer a path to success. A truly top-tier global team which has embraced diversity and maintained a culture which is aligned to getting the job done, supporting the needs of clients and being a pleasure to deal with. They have also taken the lead in relation to CSR and ESG related matters and continue to lead from the front and stand out from the crowd.’

‘Kate Andrews is an absolute joy, calm, considered and an outstanding talent.’

‘Robin Smith is solid, experienced and dependable and champions the firm’s ESG initiatives.’

‘Kate Andrews is one of our go-to Jersey lawyers for support on any restructuring matter. She is technically very strong but also extremely responsive, user friendly and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Clear understanding of the Jersey market; unambiguous approach to provision of services; no-nonsense approach to working as one team when an investment transaction is being led out of another jurisdiction, such as UK. Sounds simple, but so many others get it wrong!’

‘Carey Olsen in Jersey has an excellent structured finance practice with a first-rate team. They are adept at both the practice of law as well and keeping transactions running smoothly and well.’

‘Simon Marks is professional, commercial and great to work with. He has a deep understanding of debt capital markets and securitisation and provides excellent, timely legal advice. Simon has a deep insight into the commercial workings of transactions and provides timely, well-reasoned advice.’

‘Counsel Matthew Ecobichon is a very knowledgeable lawyer and runs transactions very well. Matthew provides excellent service on structured finance transactions and inspires confidence both with his clients and other deal parties.’

‘A truly strong resource for high-yield issuances with Jersey companies in the structure (including in distressed situations) and for listings on TISE. The team provides hands-on advice and delivers on time and in exceptional quality.’

‘Ashley Morrison is running with deals like a partner and provides helpful and spot-on input – my go-to resource for deals with a Jersey aspect.

‘Simon Marks remains a great source of reference for bespoke questions.’

‘Simon Marks is a real leader and alongside Kate Andrews are two leading individuals in their field.’

‘The team provide a comprehensive service where one of the team is always available, working as a team and up to speed with the transaction to provide continuity.’

‘I deal with the property and litigation teams at this firm. Both teams have, in my opinion, the best individuals in a local law firm who offer consistent and commercial advice that help us to run our business.’

‘Experienced and large team who we have worked with on major projects.’

‘Very flexible and responsive – and very commercial.’

‘Chris Philpott is exceptional. Always coming up with new thoughts and ideas.’

‘Carey Olsen have helped us develop a completely new commercial offering in our local industry setting. The process has been challenging at times but through excellent collaboration, ingenuity and problem solving, we have made it a success.’

‘Lyndsay Houlette has provided a fantastic level of service; she’s been able to provide answers and guidance on a very wide range of issues, and always within a very short timescale.’

‘Carey Olsen has exceptional depth of experience. Solid, well established and highly regarded team.’

‘Carey Olsen has a reputation for a strong corporate practice. We have worked with Guy Coltman in respect of some challenging corporate law matters. His knowledge of corporate law coupled with a agile legal brain provided strong and impressive technical support. Excellent negotiation skills.’

‘There is strength in this team, they have close ties with international law firms and a reputation for supporting complex cross-border transactions.’

‘All excellent technically, approachable, pragmatic.’

‘Carey Olsen have a real strength in depth within their corporate team – they take a proactive approach to both client and matter management, ensuring even the most complex of tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest level.’

‘David Taylor is my main contact, and deals with all of our transactional matters – he is dedicated, proactive and has a thorough understanding of our business.’

‘The team at Carey Olsen understand how our business works and what we need, and they are very good at delivering this in an efficient manner. I would strongly recommend them.’

‘Guy Coltman is supremely commercial.’

‘Richard Holden managed quite well a multijurisdictional issue involving transactions spanning a decade very efficiently and on a tight budget.’

‘Commercial, responsive and engaged. A very impressive team from top to bottom.’

‘John Kelleher leads the team and is a very impressive litigator. He is sensible, commercial but combines that with a razor-sharp legal mind. My top choice for Jersey work.’

‘I have worked with Richard Holden who has proved a valuable counsel. Richard is quick to understand and appreciate his customer’s position and concerns. He has the ability to communicate in a very clear manner the options in dealing with a situation, the possible risks of each one and provide a fair estimate as to how each option is likely to turn out. He has been impressive in providing a recommendation for a way forward and forming an overall strategy for a case.’

‘Down-to-earth realists who apply the skills and knowledge practically without airs and graces.’

‘The team was able to assist us with and guide us through a difficult and sensitive dispute, resulting in a favourable outcome for us. The team was pragmatic and sensible in its approach and was able to present us with various options that would work within our budget in a field of law where we had little or no court precedent to rely on. The collaboration was seamless and the team was able to accommodate any of our requests on short notice.’

‘Andreas Kistler and Louise Woolrich made a great team of no-nonsense, effective problem solvers.’

‘Marcus Pallot is an outstanding lawyer who provides the highest level of confidence during any difficult dispute. He evidences the highest levels of knowledge and experience, giving us peace of mind.’

‘There is a real depth in the knowledge of the spirit of the regulatory framework. This understanding helps Carey Olsen provide meaningful and commercial advice giving their clients and industry a clear direction.’

‘William Grace – he is an encyclopaedia of legislative and regulatory laws.’

‘Always willing to discuss matters and will look at the whole picture rather than just concentrating on a single matter.’

‘Sound and experienced legal advice backed up with strong commercial acumen and a good understanding of their client’s specific/practical needs in any given situation.’

‘I have worked with William Grace in the regulatory practice on a number of matters and have always found his advice to be business focused and practical. William’s knowledge of the rules and their application is second to none and he is able to be very clear and is able to distil complex challenges into layman’s terms.’

‘The team is always available to discuss regulatory issues and also make us understand the challenges that may be encountered in resolving the issues. Their knowledge of the underlying laws is particularly impressive within the firm and Carey Olsen remain our key ally in staying abreast of current and future legislative changes.’

‘There are two key individuals within the firm that I would consider go-to partners, namely William Grace and Marcus Pallot. William Grace is always the first point of contact in relation to reciting and understanding the regulatory framework that we operate under in Jersey. Marcus provides the “air cover” when I am unable to locate William and is both concise and decisive when we need action.’

‘Oliver Lindop is very practical and calm. Very responsive.’

‘They have extensive and broad pension knowledge, mixed with extensive trust knowledge.’

‘Julie Currie has been amazing this year. She has kept on top of all issues during what has been a really busy year, and has provided me a colleague and a secretarial back-up which has made her far more than a paid legal advisor. In addition she has worked diligently and always provided well-researched, comprehensive and understandable advice. She works well with Siobhan Riley.’

‘I work with Huw Thomas in the Jersey practice- always very pragmatic and puts matters into broader context. Huw initiates regular touch points and invests in the relationship with us.’

‘The team are always very responsive to direct requests for assistance and quick to be proactive on local issues affecting HR teams in Jersey with regular webinars and news sheets which are accurate and very helpful.’

‘Julie Currie is a pensions expert and is especially helpful in providing advice on regular day-to-day legal matters.’

‘I find the Carey Olsen team to be leaders in their field and wholeheartedly recommend them when asked by peers who I partner with as external legal counsel. The element that sets them apart from others is their ability to translate employment law and share that with me in a way that is risk aware, commercial and pragmatic.’

‘Very well-respected professional firm. Known for its people and ability to deliver for their clients.’

‘Huw Thomas – Probably the best employment lawyer I know, and I deal with a lot. He has a very practical and pragmatic approach and can articulate this in to sound advice. He will go above and beyond, offering free insight to HR forums, business networks and the like.’

‘Great commercial understanding, high availability.’

‘The best funds team in Jersey. Excellent advice and delivered in a smooth manner.’

‘James Mulholland is a great operator. Very calm under pressure and he gives us great confidence. He has his finger on the pulse and is very good at resolving complex legal questions.’

‘Practical, user-friendly, commercial and responsive.’

‘I find the Carey Olsen team to be very expert and responsive, they are willing to work outside normal hours and always seem keen to help.’

‘Alexa Saunders is highly intelligent and knowledgeable, and someone who applies that knowledge and experience practically and commercially.’

‘Siobhan Riley – responsive, solutions driven and commercial.’

‘They are always available for whatever we need. They take the time to understand the brief and work is completed in good time and at a reasonable fee. The team are friendly, and the best I have worked with in Jersey.’

‘We work primarily with Keith Dixon and he is extremely helpful, considered and always available. We really value his expertise and assistance.’

‘The Carey Olsen team provides cutting-edge legal advice and is always available at the shortest of notice to assist on the most complicated of matters. A pleasure to work with and they have the ability to handle any issue.’

‘I work with Alexa Saunders and Victoria Connolly, both of whom are excellent and who have provided robust and commercial advice on difficult trust issues. Their drive, enthusiasm and speed of response certainly put them amongst the very best advisers in Jersey.’

‘Excellent technical lawyers, responsive, commercial.’

‘I primarily work with Ben Morgan. He is very knowledgeable and also commercial.’

‘Excellent technical lawyers, responsive, commercial.’

‘I primarily work with Ben Morgan. He is very knowledgeable and also commercial.’

‘Carey Olsen have a shine to them that stands out in their sector. Their team are extremely knowledgeable, but also see beyond the obvious, to give a fresh point of view to get the job done. As a team, they work exceptionally well together, and you can see that their camaraderie is genuine, so that when teams need to work together, it is seamless.’

‘Jason Morgan clearly has an excellent handle on all matters in his department, and is always extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and takes time to get to know his clients closely, so best to understand their concerns and needs. Jason’s team are an absolute credit to him, particularly Rachel Jones. She is absolutely on her game, extremely thorough, an excellent negotiator and completely understands exactly what is needed to satisfy even the most tenacious clients!’

‘Kieran Ogilvie was always approachable at any time and at short notice and notably our last contract agreements went ‘down to the line’ with respect of minutes left on the clock for completion. Kieran’s depth of knowledge in the field required, outshone both sets of advocates on the opposing negotiating teams.’

‘John Le Tissier is unrivalled technically for Guernsey property matters.’

‘Tom Carey in Guernsey is extremely able and connected. Very responsive and knowledgeable. One of the top corporate partners in Guernsey with a particular focus on asset management.’

‘Full-service firm that is able to provide timely, concise and commercially sound advice. No task is too small nor too urgent. ’

‘Tom Carey is excellent. Incredibly knowledgeable and willing to work to tight timelines. Tom has a great attention to detail and is able to deliver creative solutions to problems as they arise.’

‘Tim Corfield – a formidable litigator. First-class advocate.’

‘Guernsey’s preeminent dispute resolution practice and is found on one side or the other in almost all complex commercial litigation (including fiduciary, cross-border and so on). It has by far the largest number of resources and highly skilled experts in a wide range of practice areas. The team is very collegiate and professional in approach with a highly diverse talent pool. They also have well-established relationships with leading counsel in other jurisdictions.’

‘Elaine Gray is qualified in several jurisdictions and clearly has the ear of the court being a first-class trial advocate. Her approach is also very commercial and approachable.’

‘The entire Guernsey team at Carey Olsen from receptionist, secretary, associate, and partner work as one. Unlike other firms I interact with, the left hand always knows what the right hand is doing.’

‘Mark Dunster and Luke Sayer are experts in their field and strategically savvy. Rather than being aggressive in their approach, they get results by being calm, pragmatic and by being intellectually one step ahead.’

‘David Jones continues to impress me. His availability and approachability is second to none and his ability to work under significant pressure whilst creating a great atmosphere is to be admired.’

‘Carey Olsen have a superb practice and carry the gravitas and experience that make them the advocates I would recommend above all others on the island. Indeed we carried out a beauty parade of Guernsey advocates and selected Carey Olsen. We have not been disappointed in our selection.’

‘Elaine Gray and Julia Schaefer have both provided excellent and responsive service.’

‘Elaine Gray is absolutely amazing, she is responsive and proactive, extremely supportive and professional at all times. To be able to have such personal service from an extraordinarily busy partner is truly impressive.’

‘The employment team at Carey Olsen were our natural choice for handling complex and contentious employment matters that arose throughout the year. Their professionalism is second-to-none, their knowledge extensive and their ability to advise on appropriate strategies invaluable. We have absolute faith that Carey Olsen’s team is a force to be reckoned with at all stages of a matter.’

‘Elaine Gray is a stand-out in matters of employment law and really the only logical choice for matters of this nature. She is approachable, knowledgeable and incredibly pragmatic in her advice. We also worked with Lois Madden, who brings with her an abundance of experience and wise counsel; she was a joy to work with and made a potentially difficult situation run smoothly.’

‘Particular mention of Lois Madden – a rising star in the field of employment. Lois has valuable recent experience in the UK that is helpful in providing a balanced analysis and advice and guidance.’

‘The employment team is very collaborative. Between them they have lots of hands-on experience and are able to provide wise counsel.’

‘Elaine Gray – a powerhouse of knowledge whose advice is measured and whose experience and commerciality shines through. She is also down to earth and practical in her approach and is an excellent communicator as well as being a formidable litigator.’

‘The team’s practice is unique as not only are the team incredibly professional and capable, they are also very empathetic and supportive at all times. It is rare to find a team such as this who genuinely put the client first and strive to ensure the right outcome for the client rather than focus purely on fee-earning.’

‘Natasha Newell is an accomplished and fearless litigator. She quickly cuts to the core of an issue and is exactly who you want fighting in your corner.’

‘Konrad Friedlaender is very experienced in the field.’

‘In-depth knowledge of the investment funds sector and regulatory framework across all participant types. Very proactive and exceptional turn-around speed.’

‘Andrew Boyce highly experienced.’

‘Availability and approachability of Ben Morgan. Great value for money. Commercial and not overly-legalistic.’

‘Deep knowledge as a result of Carey Olsen having the lion’s share of the investment business in Guernsey. This allows them greater knowledge of developments in the fund industry and how the regulator is dealing with particular structures both on establishment and dissolution.’

‘Ben Morgan is standout. Deep knowledge, accessible and understands what his clients require and what their risk profile is. He gets to the point, explains the law and deals with the practical implementation. He makes himself available and in the 16 years he has acted for me is consistent and a pleasure to deal with and that is coming from a lawyer.’

‘Group of excellent lawyers who offer responsive, pragmatic, commercial legal advice.’

‘Strong legal advice with a desire to achieve and maintain human relationships with their clients. Putting the people side at the forefront is culturally aligned to my company.’

‘I would single out Annette Alexander as not only an excellent counsel but someone who I very much trust to have my (and my firm’s) interests in mind. She is also one of the most responsive people I have come across in the industry which makes my life so much easier!’

‘A full-service offering with key members of the team that gives you confidence you are being advised by the best.’

‘Natasha Kapp continues to provide pragmatic advice to both protectors and trustees with the ability to deal with unique situations.’

‘The private client, trusts and tax practice at Carey Olsen is a leader in the field with a team of the very highest quality out there, especially at partner and more senior associate level. The team combines technical excellence in their respective jurisdictions with a fantastic level of client service and practical nous. They are engaging, highly collaborative and client-centric. We enjoy working with them as it is a rewarding experience as they share our values, are efficient and helpful.’

‘Russell Clark is a stand-out partner and leader at the firm – can’t sing his praises highly enough – he is an outstanding technical lawyer, deeply experienced not just in leading advice or on big restructuring projects but also in navigating all the nuances of working with families, family offices and trustees. He wears his excellence lightly and is highly respected yet also fun.’

‘Natasha Kapp is a great client-handler with tremendous expertise in complex trusts and advising dynastic families. She very much deserves her excellent reputation as an efficient, collegiate and talented practitioner.’

‘Leading practitioner in terms of brand. Strength in depth. Industry awareness. good interaction with industry re flyers and seminars. Have practitioners with multiple specialisation who can be drawn upon.’

‘Konrad Friedlander is a pensions law expert.’

‘They are extremely knowledgeable, reliable and always respect deadlines, even if they have to work overtime every day! They will do their level best to assist the trustees. They are so good at what they do and I wouldn’t recommend anyone else apart from Carey Olsen.’

‘They were honest and truthful even if they knew it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. They were incredibly patient in my case and listened and advised appropriately.’

‘Lauren Glynn: Very approachable and practical. Her knowledge on family law was excellent, even though it is constantly changing. I was never misled or given false hope. Toward the end of our case, the trust I had in Carey Olsen, in particular Lauren, made difficult decisions easier.’

‘Having used this firm for over 10 years in both a personal and business capacity, I must say that not only is the knowledge base second to none but just as important is the practical way solutions are found.’

‘Not only is there a passion to get the correct result, but it’s undertaken in a collaborative approach with the client, keeping them appraised at each stage.’

‘Both Marcus Pallot and Lauren Glynn are brilliant in explaining the action being taken at any one time while considering the bigger picture. I would also commend them for their lateral thought process, which has in the past saved hours of work and in turn money.’

‘I have worked with Lauren Glynn on a matter recently. She was extremely impressive, able to process and address all the complexities in the matter swiftly and succinctly. She also had an ever-courteous and constructive manner. In consequence I have just recommended her for another matter and would not hesitate to continue to do so in future.’

‘Lauren Glynn in the family team is extremely knowledgeable, approachable, and detailed. She works really well alongside the team’s trust practice and the overlapping aspects of legal work that this presents.’

‘The team is staffed with lawyers with significant offshore and onshore private practice experience. They have the knowledge and depth of the larger offshore firms, combined with the client service levels and senior attention typically only achieved with smaller offices. They are responsive and hungry to build the practice, which translates into excellent service for clients.’

‘Sheba Raza has been an excellent hire for an ambitious team – she gives them credibility and a long list of contacts in London. Sheba is great at maintaining relationships outside the deal – she is a trusted counsel who is committed to the long term.’

‘The BVI litigation team in London is a top-notch group with the advantage of being in our time zone. Very responsive and pragmatic.’

‘Richard Brown is down to earth, pragmatic and extremely helpful.’

‘Sheba Raza is very responsive, capable and has great attention to detail. She is a pleasure to work with on challenging transactions.’

‘Richard Brown is a superb litigator, strategist and consummate professional. Calm, cool and collected but with excellent legal, technical and commercial skills. He is our first point of call for any Caribbean or Channel Island advice.’

‘You can feel that they work as a team very closely together and always respond to emails in a timely manner. Jasmine Amaria is always there and very responsive, almost round the clock. It is assuring that she will take care of the client’s matters closely.’

‘CO Cayman is really going places. They do a lot of China-related work.’

‘Sam Dawson is an old hand with much Cayman experience.’

‘Sam Dawson (for commercial disputes and insolvency) and Bernadette Carey (for trusts) are two of the best litigators in Cayman. I trust and respect them both immensely. Two of the best bets one can make in Cayman if you are involved in a dispute.’

‘Very experienced, commercial team and, most importantly, with restructuring / insolvency rather than simply dispute backgrounds.‘

‘Peter Sherwood is highly commercial with deep restructuring background.’

‘Denis Olarou is very strong technically on discovery.’