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‘High quality, collaborative team. Willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Jon Le Rossignol – Excellent quality of advice and commercial approach.’

‘Responsive, knowledgeable’

‘The team had a can do attitude and worked together to keep the deal moving’

‘The Walkers team has done a fantastic job serving as local counsel for us on a facility with complex structure and numerous credit parties in multiple jurisdictions. Walkers is always incredibly responsive and they have consistently provided sound and commercial counsel throughout the entire process.’

‘Walkers in Jersey are a leading banking firm and have a good depth of knowledge’

‘They’re hardworking and keen to develop relationships’

‘Tristan Maultby provides top-tier advice and oversight which really compounds trust in the Walkers firm. This trust is then validated by the can-do attitude, transparency on overruns and overall quality of the matter from start to finish. I can’t recommend Tristan highly enough and his practice is the go-to team for banking and finance matters offshore. Tristan really engages with his clients to deliver rational solutions. Undisputed market leader in his field.’

‘The Walkers team are smart, efficient, informed and responsive. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table and it doesn’t take long on an engagement to see the value that the Walkers team bring to the table.’

‘Dilmun – fantastic lawyer, lots of value add in his engagements – tends to see what others don’t and catch problems before they arise. Chris – first class lawyer, strong technical skills and considerable experience in corporate work. Leanne – strong funds lawyer, knows her craft inside/out – flexible, responsive and reliable. Jonathan – robust leader, hands on approach with clients, highly reactive and quality assured.’

‘We worked with Bedell as co-counsel on a Jersey transaction. We worked well as a team and presented a united front to the client. I was impressed by their collaborative nature.’

‘Guy Westmacott is very commercially-minded, pragmatic and responsive.’

‘The team are fantastic at understanding the full scope of the matters put before them for consideration and rather than just give answers to the issues posed they offer alternative perspectives and give pro active advice. They are open to discussion about issues and generally keep an open mind. Very important to note that they are truly independent which is very rare in the legal community.’

‘Jonathan Heaney is the lead partner and handles our requirements efficiently and diligently’

‘Incredibly reactive when needed, proactive and very considered in managing risk around dispute. A very approachable team who have taken the time to fully understand the issues, personalities and history.’

‘Marc Seddon – outstanding. Proactive and very measured, giving significant consideration to the handling of approach, communication, documentation and actions. Always available.’

‘A sizeable team very well versed in Jersey litigation and imaginative in approach’

‘Marc Seddon – great client skills, delivers sensible and realistic advice calmly and professionally James Turnbull – excellent strategist, sees the big picture, and impressive on the law. Craig MacLeod – an up and coming associate; determined and driven.’

‘Responsive, sophisticated and good at thinking creatively about problems. Good team players and joined up across their different offices.‘

‘Nigel Sanders and Marc Seddon are exceptional litigators that truly understand the client’s needs and objectives.’

‘The team is proactive and highly proficient. The occasional legal opinions they have produced have been detailed, relevant and surprisingly readable. On top of this they seem approachable and sympathetic to my clients’ needs. I have recommended them to others.’

‘Largely by coincidence, Marc Seddon and I have been working together on three separate matters, one of which is highly complex, high value and multi-jurisdictional. Marc is a great support with a clear understanding of the issues and an ability to focus on what is important. His knowledge of Jersey trust law is excellent but he also has a sound feeling for the right approach to adopt in contentious circumstances. I hope to work with him further on other matters.’

‘I couldn’t have asked for a better employment lawyer than Dan Read: knowledgeable, experienced and capable under pressure. I have no hesitation recommending him.’

‘The regular contact, updates and events have provided the foundation for a strong professional relationship. The team are readily available for quick queries. They are always forerunners to bring DE&I material so we can stay on the front foot. Very relevant pandemic related work advice was provided virtually and allowed us to avoid potential pitfalls.’

‘We predominantly deal with Dan Read who we have found to be personable and professional while delivering the relevant advice, concisely and on time.’

‘Excellent responsiveness, outstanding knowledge, pragmatic focussed advice. First class all round.’

‘Our main contact has been Dan Read and he has provided exceptional service and support. Quick to respond, expert knowledge and pragmatic focussed advice. First class all round and excellent value.’

‘The Walkers team guided us with very precise notes for the meetings with an employee throughout the process, responded very quickly to the questions/comments. The process was very well organised and was very cost-effective.’

‘Commercial and pragmatic – easily digestible advice’

‘Dan Read – my “go to” person in Jersey for employment matters. Clear, user friendly advice with a commercial stance.’

‘The Walkers’ investment funds practice has breadth and depth. They have been re-energised in the UK office in recent years and have a friendly and entrepreneurial approach to their work.’

‘In the last year I have worked with the Jersey funds team and with partner, Leanne Wallser. I have also dealt with Hughie Wong in London. They both operate efficiently and at a practical level, handling matters promptly. Some law firms in Jersey can be outdated in their approach, but I have found a young team with a fresh approach in Walkers Jersey.’

‘A growing and proficient Investment Funds team offering an alternative to other Channel Island firms.’

‘Dilmun Leach and Tatiana Collins make a great team supporting clients and building a partnership with administrators.’

‘Great team, highly responsive, pleasure working with them. Always on the ball.’

‘The team has excellent knowledge of investment funds.’

‘Individuals are well rounded with vast and diversified experience.’

‘Dilmun Leach – very responsive and keeps up to date with main commercial and legal trends.’

‘The team provides pragmatic advice, particularly in relation to trusts (their creation, amendment and winding up). The Walkers team are easy to work with and take a genuinely collaborative approach to working across teams of advisors to provide the best result for the ultimate client.’

‘Robert Dobbyn is practical and easy to work with. His advice is clear and commercial.’

‘A very collaborative team of highly knowledgeable individuals. I find the team at Walkers incredibly supportive and responsive in helping you achieve your objectives.’

‘Robert Dobbyn and Sevyn Kalsi- very responsive, pragmatic and extremely knowledgeable in the private client space.’

‘It has been a pleasure to work with a pragmatic and innovative Team, their knowledge on Foundations is the best on Island. Always excellent client service when referring clients over.’

‘Robert Dobbyn – knowledgeable and commercial. Always on the end of the phone to share thoughts and advice. Sevyn Kelsi – great service and excellent technical skills.’

‘Outstanding partner engagement when difficult issues crop up; willing to provide advice in addition to a good standard of commoditised flow work.’

‘They are very pragmatic, commercial and client service focused.’

‘Alex Wickens is very approachable and have been very helpful on recent transactions with their quick delivery and high quality service.’

‘The Walkers team is always very attentive and responsive – they are totally dependable and meet very tight deadlines, always appreciating that their performance is crucial to overall delivery for clients on the wider transaction. Their approach to problem-solving and giving advice is also pragmatic and to the point. The level of consistency and interconnectedness between offices is noticeable and makes the experience of instructing the firm across multiple jurisdictions very efficient.’

‘Zoe Hallam leads a highly competent team. They are knowledgeable, well-organised and very responsive. Overall, the Walkers Guernsey team is very easy to work with, which is crucial when working on complex, time sensitive cross-border transactions.’

‘Very responsive, knowledgeable and commercially driven. And just very nice people to work with.’

‘The banking and finance team at Walkers are very efficient in their work. They turn around transactions in a timely manner whilst having the attention to detail that is required.’

‘Kim Paiva at Walkers has assembled a wonderful team that is approachable yet driven to provide the best service for their clients. Kim in particular has the ability to perform her role as Group Partner yet manage each transaction with the oversight and knowledge required.’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with Chris Hutley-Hurst, who has been very proactive and helpful to some of my clients who are considering establishing fund structures in Guernsey, either to list in London or on the International Stock Exchange. Chris is very clear and commercial in his advice and clients have been impressed with how proactive he is to achieve their aims.’

‘I have dealt with most of the top tier, and magic circle law firms in London. I have also dealt with smaller boutique firms across the UK, her territories and those in the EU. I would say that the personable attitude of Walkers really stands out. They are human: they are very approachable, pragmatic and get the job done. Very well. I would also say that their re-assurance, guidance, and advice is well delivered and very comprehensive. It gives clarity, when it matters. Because it matters. I would, in particular say that my personal dealings with Chris Hutley-Hurst have been a real pleasure. I enjoy working with him, and his wider team.’

‘Kate Storey was brilliant – engaging, clear and concise – a real asset on a Guernsey deal.’

‘This practice is unique in its excellent client care which coupled with their pro-active and commercial approach to all issues and documentation make the team a definitive stand-out! We have continually thrown business ideas at them and they have responded with considered practical advice. They are collaborators that we can trust.

‘Matt Sanders is a brilliant mind with a humble attitude and has become one of our stand-out go-to advisors.’

‘Walkers has a global presence in offshore jurisdictions and an excellent reputation. This was why we went to them and selected them among others. We need legal services regarding investment management and debt products and we were very satisfied with the level of services, knowledge and experience offered by our counsels. What we did like the most was that Walkers is always ready to find solutions rather than problems or issues to the questions and that we submit to them.’

‘The team is always enthusiastic and easy to talk to that is something we appreciate very much. They are also very pragmatic and understand pretty well the financial markets outside of legal work (which is our area of expertise) and that is something that is often overlooked when selecting a law office.’

‘The Walkers Corporate and M&A team are a pleasure to work with. The team are responsive and pragmatic; they have a wealth of technical knowledge and still manage to remain commercial and practical.’

‘The Walkers team are very personable and are able to express often complex technical arguments into a more understandable lay language. Litigation can be overwhelming at times and the Team is able to lead and guide clients through the process whilst at the same time giving reassurance and clear options.’

‘Very good team; high quality advocates and lawyers’

‘Walkers Guernsey is an extremely diverse and knowledgeable team with a well balanced and experienced skill set.’

‘Sarah Brehaut is a very experienced and calm litigator who is very adept at providing sensible advice with a minimum of fuss. She delegates and uses her team very effectively to provide a seamless and cost effective client experience.’

‘Alison Ozanne is a superb advocate; truly exceptional in her qualifications, case management, strategy and remarkable in terms of her ability to provide genuine client support. She truly cares about her clients and this resonates with her prompt response and continuous contact. Alison is a rare breed of advocate who utilises empathy, integrity and the highest level of legal prowess to move cases forward and is very well respected for her ability locally. She has earned the respect provided to her and achieves results.’

‘Walkers’ Guernsey Team stands out from its competitors in three respects: 1. They exude a non arrogant confidence which only comes from a thorough mastery of their case; 2. They quite obviously put their clients’ interests at the forefront of their conduct of the case without falling into the trap of myopic indifference to the realities of their clients, position. 3. In the many mediations I have conducted for the team they epitomise the adage of “agreeing to disagree agreeably” which disarms their opponents and advances their clients interests far more successfully than the aggressive bullishness chosen by so many lawyers. Above all they are charming and obviously work together as a team’

‘The team at Walkers have always bee very helpful and we have engaged with them in multiple areas. They are very cognisant of our commercial requirements and have been prepared to provide advice at short notice when necessary.’

‘Exceptional sector knowledge, supported by a diverse team to ensure full cover and perspective is available. Really proactive, meaning that issues can be identified early on and managed effectively.’

‘Sarah Ash has been my key contact and she stands out as a partner rather than a service provider. Sarah regularly steers me through potentially tricky areas and helps me to ensure that my company is on the right track. She is proactive and exceptional at identifying solutions and resolutions.‘

‘Accessible and friendly team. Always there to pick up the phone to advise and always confidently provides reliable advice when we need it the most. Also hugely grateful for their regular employment law coffee clubs and webinars which are on trend, relatable and easy to understand. Head and shoulders above competitors.’

‘The Walkers team combine their undoubted technical knowledge of the employment sector in Guernsey but in a way that recognises that ultimately we are dealing with real people. This comes through in their application of the law to the particular matter at hand. In our business we always want to do right by our employees no matter what the particular issue may be.’

‘We deal with Sarah Ash and Victoria Pratt. They are both very responsive and helpful and often act as a sounding board on a no cost basis where they can point us in the right direction or simply affirm a position we have taken. They are both highly personable and empathetic we sets the right tone for how we deal with our employees. No question is ever “stupid” and they take the time to put their advice into context.’

‘The team has helped us on a few issues in last few years. significant experience in the Guernsey employment sector. Engaging and collaborative approach, able to pivot and prioritize resource where time sensitive and deliver positive outcomes that are cost effective.’

‘Victoria Pratt and Sara Ash will always pick up the phone when you need their help and are always able to advise on any new issue and guide us as the employer through the process to adopt.’

‘The Walkers team and Kate Storey in particular are very supportive of the insurance industry in Guernsey. They are committed to the long term success of the industry as a whole and their clients in particular contributing to thought leadership, product development and to enable prospects to turn ideas into reality.’

‘I deal with Kate Storey in particular who works in a flexible and responsive way to support our clients to develop insurance solutions which meet their needs. She is innovative and always up for a challenge. Kate communicates regularly to ensure all parties are kept up to date and expectations are met.’

‘Kate Storey has a deep understanding of the complexities of longevity swap transactions and highly responsive in recognition of challenging transaction time frames.’

‘The company has very strong local expertise and it is very well known on the island and is highly regarded.’

‘Kate Storey was the lead Partner on the Walkers team, and was central to providing us with the advice we needed. She pulled in her colleagues as needed to provide us with additional advice on ancillary issues, and was proactive in her advice.’

‘Kate Storey is knowledgeable, pragmatic, clear and engaging. I trusted her to walk the client through the issue and enable their understanding in a clear and simplistic way – a challenge given the complex nature of the issues she was assisting with. ‘

‘Walkers provides a first rate service to clients, with solid legal expertise and knowledge of the Guernsey legalscape. What sets this team apart, at least for Rupert Morris who is both a trust law practitioner as well as a trust litigator, is the combination of understanding and expertise of both elements. This makes litigation solutions more applicable and practical as he understands the legal impact of such solutions on the practicalities of a trust administration.’

‘Rupert Morris is a star performer in this efficient team of professionals – he maintains a commercial perspective on the issues at hand whilst consistently seeking to minimise the heavy human toll on the families and individuals involved in contentious matters. Rupert is proactive, reliable and accessible, warm of character, and able to convey complex issues for lay clients with ease.’

‘The team in Guernsey is part of a group in various offshore jurisdictions. Its primary focus is advice in this sector.’

‘Rajah Abusrewil is hugely knowledgeable and dynamic. Nitrisha Doorasamy is also extremely strong.’

‘A core team of top professionals with access to round the clock experts. Neil McDonald is across all of the key issues on a case and is very easy to deal with. James Denham provides a top quality client service with amazing attention to detail..‘

‘Great client service, competitive fees and very responsive. James Denham in particular is my go to person on all matters where there is an overseas element. Fraser Hern – thoughtful advice combining legal analysis with an understanding of the commercial situation.‘

‘At the top of the market. Very responsive. Technically excellent. User-friendly: helpful, clear advice delivered efficiently. The number one choice, every time.’

‘Jack Boldarin: phenomenally responsively, technically superb, a pleasure to work with, on top of all detail. A genuinely impressive operator. Catherine Overton: knows her stuff, user-friendly, hard-working and switched on. Always a pleasure to work with. Patrick Ormond: technically excellent, has the usual superb responsiveness of a Walkers lawyer, very easy to work with.’

‘Patrick Ormond stands out as an excellent lawyer. He’s technically able, very responsive, pragmatic and cost-effective in his approach.’

‘Hughie Wong is one of the smartest guys in the business, as well as being personable and helpful. Matt Bloomfield is incredibly responsive, commercial and really goes the extra mile to provide clients with solutions. Tatziana Paraguacuto is fantastically experienced – she’s seen it all and knows exactly what does and doesn’t work in practice – not just in theory.’

‘Sara Hall and Patrick Ormond are brilliant. A wonderful corporate and regulatory combination. Both were very client-centric, available whenever I needed them and took the time to understand my business and needs. I have no hesitation recommending both to prospective clients.’

‘Jack Boldarin rightly stands out as a leading legal practitioner both on BVI and Cayman law. His in depth knowledge, responsiveness and efficiency are among his top qualities, but he has also excellent management skills and is also great in coordinating cross border transactions and seeing to their successful closing. Jack is very well respected and rightly ranked in top tier in his areas of expertise, banking and finance. Jack is preferred counsel of very prestigious clients which include large financial institutions and top global private equity groups.‘