Andreas Kistler > Carey Olsen > St Helier, Jersey > Lawyer Profile

Carey Olsen represents clients across the spectrum of corporate and trust disputes, assisting clients facing issues concerning the administration of trusts, insolvencies and shareholder disagreements. ‘Force of nature’ Marcus Pallot oversees the team, and specialises in insolvency proceedings as part of a broader civil litigation practice. John Kelleher is renowned for his contentious trusts work, with further expertise in contract, public and property law, while Andreas Kistler‘s trusts work centres on matters of breach of trust, professional negligence by trustees and fraud allegations. Louise Woolrich acts for clients in matters concerning the removal of trustees and protectors. William Grace is a key contact for JFSC-regulated entities facing regulatory challenges and also assists with asset tracing procedures. Pierre Ali-Noor also focuses on trust litigation, advising a mix of trustees and beneficiaries on a range of issues.

Acting for HNWIs, family offices and trustees alike, Carey Olsen advises on matters tied to the establishment and restructuring of Jersey-based trusts. The department is also frequently instructed on contentious matters arising out of the actions of trustees. Practice head Alexa Saunders supports clients in both semi- and non-contentious matters, including the setting up of trusts and philanthropic vehicles, and subsequent restructurings. Robert Dobbyn is also able to assist with such matters, acting for a client base spread across Europe and the Middle East. Contentious matters are the domain of Andreas Kistler, who represents plaintiffs and defendants in breach of trust and professional negligence hearings. Keith Dixon is noted for advising on succession and estate planning issues, with Stephen Fitzgerald focusing on pension and employee benefits-related trust structures.