Ardent Chambers
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Styled after barristers’ chambers in England & Wales, Ardent Chambers’ advocates are adept at tackling a range of disputes, including challenges brought by beneficiaries against trustees, applications to remove trustees and matters of public law. Michael O’Connell takes on both trust disputes and professional negligence claims, while Michael Cushing is sought after by beneficiaries and trustees in disputes over trust administration and applications to remove trustees. Danny Le Maistre joined the practice in 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Michael Cushing is an excellent all-round lawyer. He has a calming and insightful manner, which clients love.'
- 'Michael Cushing is an excellent lawyer, and I've thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Highly recommended.'
Key clients
- Trident Trust Company Limited
- Minister for Sustainable Economic Development
Work highlights
Acted for Jersey’s Minister for Economic Development in judicial review proceedings relating to a public procurement process for lifeline ferry services to the jurisdiction.