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.’
‘The current standout firm in Guernsey in complex commercial, trust, and sanctions-related disputes.’
‘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.’
‘Todd McGuffin is the standout individual - his proactive and approachable attitude help resolve issues speedily.’
‘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.’
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