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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- ‘Babbé has been a good firm to work with over the last year or so. They managed to pick up some complex matters for us and have progressed them in a manner that has met our expectations well.’
- ‘Todd McGuffin is a knowledgeable lawyer who listens well to the brief and provides clear and articulate advice. David Doutney has been responsive, with good availability to deal with matters as they arise.’
Key clients
- Fort Trustees Limited
- Acis Capital Management LP
Work highlights
Acted for the trustee of the Tchenguiz Discretionary Trust in Investec v Glenalla, which began in 2010.
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Practice head
Todd McGuffin
Other key lawyers
Nick Robison; Martin Jones; David Doutney