Walkers‘ litigation team is composed of ’pragmatic lawyers with excellent negotiation skills’ who represent a client base that includes trustees and other fiduciaries, public authorities and insolvency practitioners, among others. Alison Ozanne heads the team, handling a caseload made up of contentious trust and probate matters, in addition to assisting clients in regulatory proceedings. Sarah Brehaut is frequently instructed by liquidators in winding-up procedures before the Royal Court, with further expertise in regulatory matters, including data protection issues. Trust disputes form a key pillar of Adam Cole‘s practice, acting for both trustees and beneficiaries in matters concerning breach of trusts and the handling of trust assets, in addition to taking on insurance disputes. Ferbrache & Farrell LLP’s Alison Antill joined the group in June 2025.
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‘The Walkers team has been a pleasure to work with on a difficult matter. They have been responsive and professional and their expertise has been invaluable.’
‘Sarah Brehaut is the most impressive advocate I have seen in action in a courtroom. Her attention to detail, ability to think on her feet and persuasive arguments make her exactly the sort of person to have by your side.’
‘I have worked with Walkers on a highly contentious cross-border estate matter. The team has demonstrated in-depth knowledge of cross-border problematics and trust matters. Very pragmatic lawyers with excellent negotiation skills.’
‘Adam Cole has a pragmatic and result-oriented approach to dispute resolution. His negotiation skills are impressive.’
‘Adam Cole, Sarah Brehaut and Alison Ozanne all very easy to engage with.’
‘A large, well-resourced team with excellent knowledge of the local market and dispute resolution strategy and process.’
Key clients
- Artemis Holdings Limited
- Bangkok Commerce Public Company Limited
- Guernsey Data Protection Authority
- GBG Insurance Ltd
- Qatar Investment and Projects Development Holding CPW.L.L.
- RLC Limited
- Sovereign Trust (Guernsey) Limited
- States of Guernsey
- Swedish Sea Rescue Society
Work highlights
Represented a privately owned independent fiduciary in Guernsey in claims related to alleged unfair prejudice to a minority shareholder.
Advised the States of Guernsey before the Industrial Disputes Tribunal regarding changes to the Public Sector Pension Scheme.
Advised the Data Protection Authority in relation to a breach determination made against another local law firm.
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Practice head
Alison Ozanne
Other key lawyers
Sarah Brehaut; Adam Cole; Laurent Thibeault; Alison Antill; Helena Lavin; Rebecca Hale