Trust disputes, insolvency proceedings and questions of public law all form core pillars of Carey Olsen‘s contentious offering, with the group taking instructions from beneficiaries, trustees and protectors, as well as public bodies. The department is overseen by Marcus Pallot, who routinely argues on behalf of insolvency practitioners before the Royal Court, and includes John Kelleher, a specialist in trust and contractual disputes. William Grace is an expert in contentious regulatory proceedings, including those stemming from alleged AML failures and sanctions breaches. Andreas Kistler is noted for his expertise in breach of trust and professional negligence proceedings, while Louise Woolrich takes on applications to remove trustees, as well as breach of trust claims. Pierre Ali-Noor’s caseload spans both commercial and trust litigation.
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- The attention to detail and the drive to be solution-driven in order to ensure an outcome that is suitable for all parties. Louise Woolrich is always contactable and practical in her approach to solving client matters.
- Carey Olsen is pre-eminent in offshore litigation.
- Incredibly insightful and knows how to get the right result with the right tactics. Senior staff have the expertise and experience.
- Marcus Pallot is the best resolver in the business!
- Marcus Pallot has been the leading light in Jersey insolvency for many years now, and this is clearly evident when working with him. His approach and advice are incisive.
- The practice is distinguished by its strong technical expertise, a very deep bench and a results-driven mindset that is invaluable to insolvency office-holders in complex situations. The team has been around the Jersey legal system for a very long time and has a deep understanding of the law and environment. The team has a great mix of levels of experience in cross-border insolvency in many different jurisdictions, industries and situations.
- Strength in depth and diversity of the team's skills and approaches to client issues.
- The individuals are part of a larger team and it's the collective skill set that is the department's strength.
- We have worked closely with Carey Olsen on a complex and sensitive litigation matter and the quality of their representation has been exemplary. What makes this practice stand out is the combination of deep technical expertise, strategic clarity and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for us.
- What distinguishes the individuals within the Carey Olsen team is the exceptional consistency of quality across every level. Rather than relying on one or two standout partners or associates, the entire team operates at a uniformly high standard. This is one of the key reasons we have found them so effective and so different from many competitors.
Key clients
- Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP
- Petrofac Limited/Petrofac International Ltd
- Friend Media Technology Systems Limited
- Ernst & Young
- Ocorian Limited
- Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
Work highlights
Advised on Jersey law aspects of the entry into administration of Petrofac Limited, the Jersey TopCo of the Petrofac Group.
Represented a Jersey trust company in its role as former trustee of a Jersey trust, where the current trustee has brought proceedings for breach of trust and gross negligence, alleging that the client created a combined liability for IHT,CGT and income tax of approximately £35m.
Acted for Ernst & Young, the liquidators of two groups of companies formerly involved in the petrochemicals industry.
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Practice head
Marcus Pallot
Other key lawyers
John Kelleher; Andreas Kistler; William Grace; Louise Woolrich; Pierre Ali-Noor; Eleanor Davies; Mike Kushner