Babbé LLP‘s Disputes and Risk team takes instructions on trust, commercial and insolvency matters, representing both corporate and individual clients, including trustees, beneficiaries and banks and others before the Royal Court. Heading the team is Todd McGuffin, who handles contentious insolvency proceedings as part of a practice that also spans trust litigation and regulatory matters. Managing partner Nick Robison specialises in trust disputes, with particular expertise in defending the interests of minor and unborn beneficiaries, while Martin Jones tackles trust and fund litigation in addition to working on tort claims.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Nick Robison is without question an exceptional lawyer of the highest calibre. I have worked closely with him for many years on this case; the high standards and service levels never drop. Nick is very friendly and a pleasure to work with. I trust him as an advisor, he has good instincts and sound legal judgment. Without hesitation, I give him the highest recommendation.’
- ‘The current standout firm in Guernsey in complex commercial, trust, and sanctions-related disputes.’
- ‘After eight years of a complex and high stakes breach of trust dispute, the standout point is consistency. The team continues to fight with the same energy, strategic precision and excellence that they have from day one. The dispute resolution team have worked tirelessly, seamlessly cutting through the complex commercial challenges, and finding solutions.’
- ‘Todd McGuffin is the standout individual - his proactive and approachable attitude help resolve issues speedily.’
- ‘Todd McGuffin and Nick Robison lead with decisiveness and have the ear of the Royal Court judges by being measured, accurate and fair-minded. David Doutney is an up-and-coming advocate.’
- ‘Very good litigators with strong knowledge of local practices and trust law.’
Key clients
- Fort Trustees Limited
- Acis Capital Management LP
- United States National Bank Association
- VEB.RF
- Intertrust
- Robert Tchenguiz
Work highlights
Acted for the trustee of the Tchenguiz Discretionary Trust in Investec v Glenalla, which began in 2010.
Instructed by VEB.RF in proceedings brought in the Royal Court by Stanislav Gromov, alleging a conspiracy between VEB and other parties in relation to a high value residential development in Moscow.
Appeared before the Royal Court of Guernsey on behalf of Weighbridge Trust Limited on an appeal against a sanction imposed by the GFSC.
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Practice head
Todd McGuffin
Other key lawyers
Nick Robison; Martin Jones; David Doutney