Giles Emmanuel > Viberts > St Helier, Jersey > Lawyer Profile

Viberts‘ wide-ranging disputes practice acts for both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial, construction, and trust litigation. In particular, the firm has carved out a strong niche in clinical negligence and personal injury claims. Giles Emmanuel stepped into the practice head role in August 2022, with a broad disputes practice which encompasses bankruptcy, employment and trusts issues. Senior associate Eleanor Colley moved to the dispute resolution team from the firm’s corporate department in November 2022, adding commercial and trusts expertise. Senior associate Corinne Holmes specialises in personal injury, clinical negligence, fatal accident and industrial disease claims.

Viberts‘ ‘collaborative’ employment team is adept at representing both claimants and defendants in claims concerning negligence and discrimination before tribunals, and also regularly handles subsequent appeals to the Royal Court. The firm also handles M&A-linked employment matters, contractual and regulatory issues. Vicky Milner leads the practice, supporting senior employees and employers in complex matters concerning claims of discrimination, negligence and psychiatric injury. Giles Emmanuel, who heads the firm’s dispute resolution team, regularly handles compromise agreements, breaches of contract claims and personal injury cases. Chris Hendry specialises in advising clients from the financial services sector on employment law.