Viberts is particularly noted for its skill in personal injury claims, acting for claimants in both individual and mass proceedings. The practice is also able to assist with disputes between beneficiaries and trustees, and where wills become contested. Practice head Giles Emmanuel is active across this spectrum of disputes, in addition to property and construction matters, while Beverley Lacey is noted for her expertise in both trust and commercial litigation.
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Testimonials
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- As above; Giles Emmanuel and his team are experts in their fields with an imaginative cross-discipline approach that makes them stand out from their competitors.
- A Rolls Royce team that combines experience and the judgment it brings with an innovative and ambitious mindset. Relentlessly client-focused, they see the problems before others and achieve outcomes with deceptive ease.
- There are numerous individuals worthy of note. Giles Emmanuel and Michelle Cabot are both outstanding litigators. They have a buoyant practice across a broad range of work and are a pleasure to work with. Zoe Blomfield is the Managing Partner and also has a busy private client practice with a particular focus on financial delegate work. Ashley Bidmead also forms part of the team and is highly impressive. Karla Summers-Shaw is also an outstanding private client lawyer.
- Viberts has an outstanding litigation team in Jersey. I have worked with them on several cases and have always been impressed by each and every member of the team involved. They manage cases extremely efficiently, produce a consistently high standard of written work and it is clear that the firm fosters a strong team ethic - something that pays great dividends when handling cases in challenging circumstances.
- Viberts is a boutique firm in comparison to the large offshore firms; however, they are well-resourced and specialized.
Key clients
- CNR Construction
- Rok Construction (2017) Limited
- Various patients of Jersey General Hospital Rheumatology Department
- Unite the Union
- Grant Thornton
Work highlights
Represented an individual in a multi-million pound forced heirship claim.
Represented a group of patients who have been misdiagnosed and incorrectly prescribed biologics and other drugs by former consultants of the Rheumatology Department of the Jersey General Hospital.
Defended CNR Construction in a catastrophic personal injury claim.
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Giles Emmanuel
Other key lawyers
Beverley Lacey; Michelle Cabot