Humphrey & Helfrich‘s dispute resolution team is active in litigation for local authorities, advising on public law and statutory obligations, and acting for commercial clients on a range of contentious matters in industries spanning financial services, property, and ship management. The practice is led by Oliver Helfrich, who represents private clients, corporations and contractors. Jessica Cocker regularly appears before tribunals on commercial property matters, and Joe Burrows focuses on clinical negligence and personal injury matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Since day one I have been kept informed and treated with the utmost understanding and care, which I am incredibly grateful for.'
- 'Joe Burrows has been dealing with my case for over two years now and has always made me feel at ease during this ongoing, stressful time. He is very understanding of my medical situation and issues within my daily life, and I feel able to contact him with any concerns should I need to which I feel is important.'
- 'Throughout the six years we have been working with H&H we have dealt with a number of individuals, primarily Oliver Helfrich and Jess Cocker, and at all times we have found them to be honest in their advice and approachable for any questions not understood by us, which were always handled in a clear and concise manner, and which could then be easily explained to the shareholders.'
- 'H&H worked fast to get up to date with the ongoing case I had. I felt that they were swift and organised in the approach and made me feel as if they could take the lead and advise accordingly.'
- 'Joe Burrows was very professional in his approach to my case. he explained what I needed to understand in my language.'
- 'Humphrey & Helfrich has been consistently approachable whilst remaining professional.'
Key clients
- Majestic Management Limited
- Sherwood Limited
- Beaumanx Property Limited
- Conister Bank Limited
- Marlborough Court Limited
- The British Association of Shooting
- Tower Insurance
- Affinity (Isle of Man) Limited
- IOM Pharmacy Contractors Association
- Castletown Commissioners
- British Triathlon
- British Cycling
Work highlights
Acted for Majestic Management Limited in an application to the Rent and Rating Appeals Tribunal to vary 94 long leases in a residential apartment development.
Challenged the decision of a public healthcare provider to charge a foreign national resident in the Isle of Man over £103,000 in hospital fees for a serious medical condition, and secured free healthcare for client moving forward.
Acting for the liquidator in the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of Comfort Jet Aviation Limited.
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Practice head
Oliver Helfrich
Other key lawyers
Jessica Cocker; Joe Burrows