Bedell Cristin is instructed on a broad variety of disputes, spanning trusts, insolvency matters and regulatory challenges, overseeing matters within Guernsey and those with ties to the UK, Europe and the US, among others. The firm’s Guernsey and BVI teams are led by Alasdair Davidson, who acts for trustees and beneficiaries in applications to vary trusts or remove trustees, in addition to handling regulatory proceedings initiated by Bailiwick authorities. Robert Fullman is noted for his expertise in debt recovery proceedings. Jon Barclay departed the firm in July 2026.
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- Highly professional and experienced senior litigators. They are able to identify the real issues and provide sound advice rather than jumping down rabbit holes.
- Alasdair Davidson is a reassuring presence with command of the cases that he takes on and has a confident manner without being pompous or overbearing. One can have a sensible discussion with him and feel that one has been well advised.
Key clients
- Pilatus PTC Limited
- Geneva Trust Company
Work highlights
Acted on behalf of the trustees of a trust in an action against RBC Trustees in Guernsey, in a claim for breach of trust and negligence concerning the proven failure of the defendant to ensure an orderly handover of the underlying corporate structure of a trust, which has triggered significant losses to the trust fund.
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Practice head
Alasdair Davidson
Other key lawyers
Robert Fullman