Walkers provides ‘practical and pragmatic advice’ to trustees, HNW settlors and beneficiaries looking to establish and manage trusts in Guernsey, with particular expertise in structures designed to hold digital assets. The group also works closely with the firm’s disputes team where trust or probate matters become contentious. Practice head Rupert Morris is an experienced trust structuring advisor, acting for a client base that includes HNWIs and governments looking for assistance with wealth and asset management, while also representing them before the courts should matters become contentious. David Cooney supports clients with the structuring of trusts and the assets held within across Guernsey, the Cayman Islands and BVI, and is especially adept at advising on crypto-asset management structures. Aaron Sanders acts for clients in breach of trust proceedings and trustee removal applications.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Practical and pragmatic advice, responsive when needed.’
‘Walkers has long held the dominant position in the better quality offshore jurisdictions on corporate transactional work in a private client context. They consistently look for ways to build multi-disciplinary teams leading to better awareness and a holistic approach.’
‘David Cooney who has incredible breadth of knowledge at technical level and an astonishing ability to relay the key aspects of complex issues in straightforward, balanced terms so that clients can make informed decisions. He is among the brightest and most knowledgeable senior lawyers in the sector.’
'High quality partners with local knowledge and access to a deep global network of legal professionals. An ideal fit for multi-jurisdictional matters with a Guernsey focus.'
'Rupert Morris is an experienced and smart lawyer who delivers practical and efficient advice and can handle large mandates. An excellent choice in Guernsey.'
'Top notch expertise with a client focus, addressing the client's needs and breaking the information down into the points the client needs. Very fast turn around times and thinking three steps ahead.'
'David Cooney is not only extremely knowledgeable, he addresses his advice to the end client so they get what they need and understand. Very fast response times and holistic approach. Pure pleasure to work with him.'
'Walkers has a particular approach to their trust work which is a huge strength - whilst excellent and relentless in trust litigation, their approach is to avoid contention and seek collaborative agreement in matters. This is highly valued by families where there are difficult trust issues to navigate between them, and between them and previous professional advisers.'
'I am most familiar with Rupert Morris. Rupert is strategic and commercial, focused on solutions and keeping the most essential issues at the core of all aspects of a case. He is bright and uses his extensive legal knowledge wisely, without ever lauding his extensive expertise to his clients and involved professionals. He is also charming and extremely personable.'
'Walkers have long held the dominant position in the better-quality offshore jurisdictions on corporate transactional work in a private client context. Their consistently look for ways to build multi-disciplinary teams leading to better awareness and a holistic approach.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Rupert Morris
Other key lawyers
David Cooney; Aaron Sanders