Carey Olsen
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Carey Olsen is able to take instructions concerning trusts, insolvencies and shareholder and partnership disputes, collaborating with the firm’s teams in Asia and the Caribbean to handle cross-border matters. Practice head Marcus Pallot is particularly well versed in contentious insolvencies and related asset tracing procedures. Andreas Kistler is tasked with representing clients facing or bringing claims of breach of trust or professional negligence and is also able to handle mistake and rectification applications, all of which also form core areas of focus for Louise Woolrich. Financial services and regulatory disputes fall into William Grace’s wheelhouse, with John Kelleher handling a wide range of commercial and public law matters. Pierre Ali-Noor handles trust disputes and other contentious private wealth matters. September 2025 saw Jeremy Lightfoot transfer from the firm's Hong Kong office to St. Helier.
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Testimonials
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- 'Incredibly aware of the legal and regulatory challenges and how that impacts their clients. The team is very well versed on geopolitical issues at present. Proactive as well as reactive if and when we need them.'
- 'Marcus Pallot is an incredible litigator who always looks to find a solution. I would always want him in front of me on a case. William Grace is preeminent in the Jersey regulatory space; it just isn't worth knowing if Billy doesn't know it.'
Key clients
- Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
- Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP
Work highlights
Advised a Jersey trust company on legal proceedings tied to the re-structuring of various family trusts valued at approximately $1bn, where the interests of the beneficiaries are not aligned.