As well as assisting with wider commercial litigation, Humphrey & Helfrich is active in government and local authority work, advising on public sector matters including planning, licensing, and statutory obligation issues. Oliver Helfrich is an experienced Manx Advocate whose knowledge of Isle of Man government departments has benefitted clients seeking advice concerning the exercise of statutory powers, while Helen Helfrich has considerable experience in contractual and statutory matters.
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‘Humphrey & Helfrich strike the perfect balance of maintaining the qualities of a personal service of a local firm whilst bringing the skillset one would expect from a larger corporation.'
'Oliver Helfrich demonstrates exceptional skill and diligence whilst navigating complex matters and assisted in a complicated regulatory dispute where his arguments will likely shape future updates to regulatory guidance for the wider community.'
‘Professional attitude to clients. Extremely helpful.’
‘Strong commitment to clients and professional approach to resolving disputes/litigation.’
‘They have a strong team with a range of skills which have worked together well on various matters.'
‘Oliver Helfrich acted for our company in a dispute and his professional and pragmatic approach left us feeling protected and confident in the outcome. He was understanding of how the situation was affecting us both commercially and personally and his empathetic and compassionate nature was of great reassurance.’
Key clients
- British Triathlon
- British Cycling
- Peel Town Commissioners
- Castletown Town Commissioners
- Isle of Man Enterprises
- Port Erin Commissioners
- Southern Civic Amenity Board
- Hartford Homes Limited
- Affinity Group
- Shimmin Wilson
Work highlights
- Acting for the liquidator in the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of an IOM jet-owning company.
- Acting in a High Court claim for removal of restrictive covenants concerning a high-profile, multi-million-pound development.
- Handled an application to the Rent and Ratings Appeal Tribunal to vary the terms of residential long leases in a prestigious complex.
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Practice head
Oliver Helfrich
Other key lawyers
Mark Humphrey; Helen Helfrich