Carey Olsen > St Helier, Jersey > Firm Profile

‘Peter German gave open, honest advice, understood the issues arising very quickly. Peter is also open to new ideas and is very responsive.’

‘Great team, knowledgeable, responsive and just always super helpful.’

‘The CO Jersey team provides exceptional service, they are technically extremely strong, very responsive and always understand the wider commercial context.’

‘The team make a real effort to be ahead of the curve in terms of new developments in those practice areas and are very proactive in ensuring they are au fait with the latest market positions and discussion points.’

‘Robin Smith is a pleasure to collaborate with, he is a strong technical lawyer but his delivery is commercially-minded, pragmatic and thoughtful. Robin has a very well deserved leading profile across the market as a ‘go-to’ Jersey finance partner but, in particular, he is extremely supportive and collaborative across our team to maintain strong working relationships and has worked alongside us on many joint client and BD initiatives off transaction.’

‘Carey Olsen is the go-to for variable funding note listings and legacy Jersey vehicles, in each case for securitisation transactions. They have a long history of being a market leader in this space. Very commercial, easy to deal with and know their stuff.’

‘Simon Marks is fantastic. Really great lawyer – knows what is needed and delivers on the commercial expectations with ease.’

‘The Carey Olsen Jersey capital markets team is different from its competitors because they are more creative in transaction structuring and speak in the language of New York and London lawyers. They are also commercial in the best possible way – working as hard or harder than anyone else, but with the judgment to raise only issues that truly matter and will affect the deal or create material risk.’

‘Kate Andrews is the person you want in the room when you want to know exactly how things can fall apart, and how to play out the game theory and range of alternatives available to all the critical players in a deal.’

‘The team are very knowledgeable and responsive, meeting any deadline given to them. At the same time their fees are reasonable and within the agreed parameters.’

‘Working with Chris Philpott and Will Whitehead is always a pleasure, such a smooth process with updates provided at all stages. They are both very knowledgeable individuals.’

‘The approachability of the staff and especially the partner and their ability to articulate complex legal technicalities into easily understood layman’s terms is impressive. They also demonstrate a keen desire to understand your needs and offer solutions to issues.’

‘Chris Philpott is extremely accommodating and approachable and together with his wider team they make us feel important and in safe hands. You can pick up the phone to Chris, drop him a message or send an email and you always know he will respond at his earliest opportunity, no matter how busy he is. Chris and his team provide an exceptional service and have the ability to put you at ease.’

‘The strength and depth of the Carey Olsen commercial property team allowed for three property lease transactions to be agreed and passed through court seamlessly, within the required time frames. Due to the variety and complexity of parties involved this could have ended up being a long, drawn out process, but at no point did the team relent in obtaining third party agreement/consent to achieve a successful outcome for us. At all points during the negotiations we were kept up-to-date with progress and anticipated fees.’

‘It was very clear from the outset how well knitted the Carey Olsen commercial property team are, with Chris Philpott leading the team. Will Whitehead was our main point of contact throughout, and both Chris and Will worked in tandem.’

‘Market knowledge, experience and speed of response.’

‘Chris Philpott and Will Whitehead are in the premier league of commercial property lawyers in Jersey.’

‘The team took the time to understand the company so that their advice was tailored to our needs. They were very responsive to requests, particularly to accommodate urgent deadlines; made themselves available for meetings and had a pragmatic and thoughtful approach.’

‘James Willmott made efforts to attend our London office while visiting other clients. We discussed some challenges which may result following a planned restructuring. He provided his thoughts on potential solutions and followed up with an email.’

‘Excellent team – very knowledgeable about local regulatory law and practice and extremely responsive. Easily the best corporate team in Jersey. A pleasure to deal with.’

‘James Willmott was very knowledgeable and responsive.’

‘The team was very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive. They reviewed all documents thoroughly, and caught errors before submission, and queried things as required. The team juggled the workload well to ensure progress at all times.’

‘The team was easy to get along with, always pleasant and professional.’

‘Marcus Pallot is very hands-on and makes an extra effort to be personally available to deal with queries. Marcus is extremely well-connected and has impressive knowledge. He is also very practical and delivers well thought through, workable and commercial solutions to legal and regulatory challenges.’

‘John Kelleher is probably the leading litigation lawyer in Jersey, his knowledge and advice is always very considered and guides important and difficult decisions that need to be made at board level. John is also one of the hardest working lawyers that I have come across and is always available.’

‘John Kelleher is outstanding. A great team leader. He gives clear, commercial advice and is a great advocate.’

‘The team I work with is excellent and always willing to go the extra mile. They are very professional and very well versed in their specialist area of law. The partners as well as associates are always available and ready to deal with anything you ask them to do even at very short notice. Their billing is always transparent and clear. They provide an excellent service that is professional but comes with a personal touch.’

‘I primarily work with John Kelleher and Andreas Kistler. Both of them are very professional and provide an excellent service with a personal touch. They are ready to deal with anything and will always return calls promptly and reply to written communications in a very timely manner.’

‘They are highly responsive, technically excellent and truly collaborate with us – they work as an extension of our team to deliver our clients’ objectives.’

‘Andreas Kistler is a talented advocate with a cool, calm manner in the most high pressure situations. He navigates complex problems with ease and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Very experienced team, with excellent knowledge of their field but most importantly the market.’

‘The team has an intrinsic knowledge of the regulatory framework. By understanding the spirit with which it operates, they are able to help clients navigate the complexities thereof.’

‘William Grace is widely recognised as the expert in this field. He is able to blend the regulatory and commercial angles to provide clear advice, helping his clients to move forwards in a compliant and sound way.’

‘The team includes the most experienced practitioners in this space in Jersey. Their breadth of experience both in and out of the courts together with their broad client base allows for strong parallels to be drawn to practical application of legislation to our own situation. They draw on experts across their service areas to provide a holistic response that is based on strong technical analysis across multiple disciplines.’

‘William Grace is a renowned technical expert in his field. He has the ability to address boards, technical compliance professionals and more junior staff members in a way that conveys appropriate understanding of the issues at hand. He offers pragmatic advice that steers the recipient towards the best case scenario of action to take, whilst giving an understanding of all of the options available.’

‘Oliver Lindop has a strong ability to discuss technical matters whilst ensuring that other relevant aspects for consideration are also covered. Oliver is great at highlighting the key points to an issue, allowing us the option of exploring those most relevant to our need for advice or making a quick decision that then negates the need for detailed advice on particular topics, which of course helps in being cost-effective for his clients too.’

‘Great expertise and client base. Available with excellent market practice.’

‘The team offers excellent insights into regulatory and white-collar crime practices. They have a clear understanding of our business and the areas to focus on, and work in a very collaborative manner.’

‘William Grace is exceptional at reading a position, interpreting what is required and removing noise from a situation.’

‘Carey Olsen’s pensions team is thoroughly knowledgeable and well respected in their field, clearly keeping up to date with industry developments, legal updates and regulatory developments.’

‘Julie Currie is thoroughly professional, knowledgeable and very responsive.’

‘The advice Huw Thomas provides is always clear and proportionate to the size and sector of the client.’

‘I felt they were very client-focused. They understood the challenge and risk and were honest about possible outcomes, risks and ideas for different options. It was not an easy case across a couple of jurisdictions, and they ensured that all groups involved were aligned and did their best to make the issue seamless. Very much appreciated their support – a great partner.’

‘Huw Thomas and Tarina Le Boutillier worked well as a team.’

‘Carey Olsen takes the time to get to know its clients and their business. They then tailor their approach and advice to the size, culture and industry; all the time ensuring they uphold the law and all ethical standards.’

‘Huw Thomas and Tarina Le Boutillier provide an efficient and caring service, always ensuring they find time to help (sometimes at extremely short notice).’

‘Helpful, responsive advice. They understand commercial realities and provide practical solutions.’

‘There is a depth and breadth in this practice which enhances the service given to matrimonial clients in the ability to swiftly access quality input across a variety of disciplines. In my opinion, they are the standout team of matrimonial lawyers in Jersey.’

‘Lauren Glynn is always a pleasure to have as an opponent – straightforward, practical and reasonable.’

‘Lauren Glynn’s team are easy to get along with which enables you to have a collaborative discussion to reach the best results for both sides of a case. Even the less experienced members of their team are very knowledgeable of the legal issues in dispute and know the facts of their cases.’

‘Lauren Glynn is an intelligent and pragmatic practitioner. Being able to pick up the phone to a family lawyer to talk through the issues in a non-confrontational way is always a good thing for the clients on both sides. Lauren is one of those lawyers.’

‘Beyond the undoubted technical expertise, the strength lies in the focus on family solutions and minimising conflict.’

‘The team are very professional, responsive and clear. There is an ability to present complex legal advice in an understandable way and to treat clients with compassion and respect.’

‘The team are very able, experienced and work very collaboratively with clients, other advisers and “the other side”. Their focus is on reaching negotiated settlements and not on taking their clients into court.’

‘This practice was recommended to me by a colleague who had recently gone through a divorce as a kind and reasonably priced company. They have always acted responsibly and with consideration, responded quickly to any requests I have made, and have tried to make the costs as low as possible.’

‘The team is 100% focused on the client, anticipating their needs and just making their lives easier overall. Difficult questions are thoroughly assessed with relevant advisors in advance to ensure user-friendly, but sound, legal advice is rendered without the clients having to second-guess or interpret the guidance. They deliver actionable advice each and every time.’

‘Daniel O’Connor can read his clients’ minds. He knows what they want before they ask for it. Bespoke solutions are offered without sacrificing speed of delivery or robustness of the legal advice rendered. Efficiency is second to none and he’s straight to the point. Andrea Steel knows her clients and gives them the feeling that their matters are in good hands: technically versed, reliable and pleasant to work with. A real team player who makes clients forget where their in-house team ends and the external advisor team begins.’

‘The team in Jersey is very experienced in the field and has its finger on the pulse with new regulations and local laws.’

‘Carey Olsen has a sophisticated investment funds practice with a large group of specialists that justifies its eminent reputation. The team demonstrates deep industry knowledge and extensive experience developing complex products.’

‘James Mulholland is pragmatic and commercial, which he combines with a deep industry knowledge. He is always on hand to offer expert advice on complicated matters. Nienke Malan stands out as being on top of the detail and very hands-on. Her commercial approach to solving complex matters is something we have continuously valued.’

‘Excellent client interaction. Very strong commercial approach. Focus on diversity, ESG, employee wellbeing. Excellent technical advisors.’

‘James Mulholland is an outstanding lawyer and a very good people person. Everything you want in a relationship partner. Claire Le Quesne is a superb technical lawyer and a very calming influence on clients.’

‘Robert Milner and Nienke Malan consistently provide timely and commercial advice, enabling us to service our international private equity clients.’

‘The team has a very good command of Jersey trust law and is able to handle any case, no matter how complex. Their organisation allows them to deal with emergencies.’

‘I deal with Keith Dixon and he is unique in the market in that he is commercially astute and pragmatic in the way in which he gives advice. Advice is delivered in plain English in a way which you can understand. He is an excellent lawyer and very pragmatic in the way in which he works.’

‘They have a strong team who are extremely knowledgeable across all areas of Jersey trust law, and importantly can apply and advise this knowledge in an international context.’

‘Keith Dixon stands out as always responsive, always knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team at Carey Olsen are knowledgeable and very practical in their approach. They are incredibly responsive and are always available out of hours.’

‘Keith Dixon is incredibly responsive and proactive. Alexa Saunders is technically excellent and very responsive.’

‘The practitioner I would like to single out is Alexa Saunders. She is a market leader in trusts. Highly knowledgeable, personable and commercial.’

‘We have in particular worked with Stephen Fitzgerald. Having worked with Carey Olsen for so many years, the “added value” is that he understands our goals. So, instead of just providing legal advice, he is able to do so whilst acting as a trusted advisor.’

‘Carey Olsen’s dispute resolution team is in my view the A-Team of all offshore practices operating today. They would be my go-to team for complex, multi-jurisdictional work involving any corporate or commercial dispute in the BVI or Cayman Islands, or arbitration in Singapore, and they have a stellar array of clients drawn from across the Asia Pacific region and beyond, which underscores their status as the best of the best.’

‘James Noble – Quite simply the best of the best – James possesses that rare combination in a team leader of great legal insight, great leadership skills and a frightening eye for detail. He also makes things happen – getting his clients from where they are to where they want to be.’

‘We work closely with Sheba Raza. The difference is that Sheba always feels part of the team she is working with as she takes the trouble to identify what is needed and when to play her role in any transactions that she is involved in.’

‘Richard Brown is superb as a lawyer, as a litigator and as a strategist. I cannot recommend him too highly.’

‘Matthew Watson is very experienced in heavy trust and commercial litigation, he is a sound lawyer, has superb tactical sense, excellent client skills and is phenomenally hardworking: a great guy!’

‘Deep reservoirs of expertise and experience in dealing with complex, high-value international trust and estate disputes.’

‘Helen Wang is very experienced with great cross-jurisdictional knowledge and analysis. Reassuring to work with, and someone who is easy to trust.’

‘Jeremy Lightfoot is an outstanding litigation lawyer and an impressive critical thinker, always thinking steps ahead of the game. Since he is so good at what he does, we can easily build trust with him and his legal team and always feel we are in good hands. He is also very professional, patient and incredibly helpful throughout the course of the engagement. We would definitely recommend him.’

‘For me, the strongest private client and trust team in Guernsey; long experience, deep knowledge, excellent connections to industry and government to give us practical, value for money advice. The team always looks at matters from different angles and balances extensive fiduciary knowledge with strong commercial awareness, to provide sound advice.’

‘I have worked with Konrad Friedlaender for many years and his legal knowledge, commercial awareness, practical approach and calmness are strengths he brings to all matters. He is also a diplomat, and I have seen him defuse many challenging situations with third parties. I have no hesitation bringing him into meetings and calls, to work though issues and find solutions.’

‘Russell Clark is always there to protect and defend our interests, clear communication and excellent at balancing fiduciary and commercial considerations. ‘

‘Their personal service and breadth of expertise always delivers.’

‘They are extremely personable and collaborative. I also found them to be pragmatic and technically strong.’

‘Natasha Kapp was very impressive in a complex matter.’

‘The team at Carey Olsen have provided fantastic legal support over many years. Their advice on trust matters is always first rate, demonstrating both their technical knowledge and their understanding of the dynamics involved between trustee, settlor and beneficiaries.’

‘Konrad Friedlaender and Natasha Kapp particularly stand out as we have worked closely with them on trust matters for many years, during which time we have appreciated their knowledge of the historic trust and family issues, and their ability to apply that together with their technical knowledge in providing very high quality and often very practical legal advice and support.’