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Carey Olsen
PO BOX 98, CAREY HOUSE
LES BANQUES
ST PETER PORT
GY1 4BZ
Guernsey

Work Department

Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Restructuring and Insolvency

Position

David is an advocate and head of the restructuring and insolvency team in Guernsey. He advises on complex restructurings and formal insolvencies in contentious, non-contentious and multi-jurisdictional matters.

In his time with Carey Olsen David has been involved in many of the largest insolvencies involving Guernsey entities and global retailers. He is able to assist lenders in respect of the taking and enforcement of all forms of security. David regularly advises the boards of distressed entities and has extensive experience acting for office holders on all aspects of their appointments including the tracing and recovery of assets.

David is a member of the Insolvency Lawyers Association and R3 and sits on the young members Committee of INSOL International. David lectures on INSOL’s Foundation Certificate in International Insolvency and is part of the working group tasked with updating and revising Guernsey’s insolvency laws. He has also been appointed as a member of Guernsey’s first ever Insolvency Rules Committee (IRC). David is listed in Who’s Who Legal for Restructuring & Insolvency and Asset Recovery and is ranked in Chambers Global and The Legal 500 2024 editions. Clients say that David is “the best person in Guernsey for insolvency and restructuring work” and He is a thought-leader in the industry, He’s a very good advocate and comes up with innovative solutions to issues.”

Career

David qualified as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales in 2004. He was called to the Guernsey Bar in 2014. He was made a partner at Carey Olsen in January 2019.

Memberships

Insolvency Lawyers Association and R3.

Lawyer Rankings

Guernsey > Dispute resolution

(Next Generation Partners)

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Carey Olsen is the first port of call for clients involved in insolvency proceedings, including in cases where asset tracing is required and allegations of fraud are at play. The practice, under the guidance of the ‘hugely respected’ Elaine Gray, also represents clients in competition and regulatory proceedings, as well as commercial disputes, for which Tim Corfield is a key contact. Mark Dunster handles disputes arising out of financial services regulatory regimes, with John Greenfield acting in trust disputes and asset tracing procedures. David Jones takes the lead on restructuring and insolvency disputes. Julia Schaefer departed the firm in April 2024.