Collas Crill‘s advocates are ’knowledgeable on matters of Guernsey law and procedure,’ which extends to their representation of trustees, beneficiaries and protectors in trust litigation, and also in acting for corporates and directors in commercial and insolvency disputes. Christian Hay provides ‘clear and practical’ assistance to clients engaged in trust and estate, banking and shareholder litigation, and also offers mediation and arbitration services. Hay leads the team alongside Guernsey managing partner Gareth Bell, a specialist in directors’ duties, professional negligence and insolvency proceedings, and Michael Adkins, whose expertise spans trust and regulatory issues. Ben Havard specialises in trust disputes, acting for trustees and beneficiaries before the Royal Court in matters pertaining to the restructuring of trusts and removal of trustees.
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‘My experience of working with Christian Hay and the team at Collas Crill has been very positive. They are responsive and practical in the advice they provide.’
‘Christian Hay is very easy to deal with. He is responsive and his advice is clear and practical.’
‘The CC team fitted seamlessly into a cross-border team on a significant piece of cross-border litigation before the Guernsey court, so we were able to provide the clients with a unified service. The team is truly collaborative but equally very focused and knowledgeable on matters of Guernsey law and procedure.’
‘Gareth Bell is a clear, strategic thinker with a keen eye on client needs and drivers.’
‘A quietly confident and efficient team, lovely to work with and a team you always want on your side.’
‘Gareth Bell is fabulous. He's calm, capable and fun to work with.’
Key clients
- INMCF
- Nick Hofgren
Work highlights
Advised the directors of an international insurance provider in relation to a GFSC investigation following its insolvency.
Acted for the trustee of a successful businessman in securing the release of $110m from funds exceeding $130m, which were restricted by the Guernsey FIU, based on an abandoned US prosecution.
Represented the family of a deceased settlor in securing disclosure from Guernsey trustees amid a global dispute exceeding £1bn.
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Practice head
Christian Hay; Gareth Bell; Michael Adkins
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Ben Havard