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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- ‘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.’
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.
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Practice head
Todd McGuffin
Other key lawyers
Nick Robison; Martin Jones; David Doutney