Appleby tackles a spectrum of trust, insolvency, and other commercial litigation, including shareholder disputes. In addition, the team also takes instructions on matters of public law. Heading the team are Fraser Robertson, whose practice spans contractual claims, professional negligence and trust matters, and Niall MacDonald, a specialist in contentious employment and trust issues. Sam Williams is instructed by both beneficiaries and trustees in proceedings seeking to restructure trusts, remove trustees or bring breach of trust claims, while Lara von Wildenrath is noted for her insolvency and asset tracing expertise.
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Key clients
- DFDS A/S
- Hawk Lending Limited
- Barclays Group
- Simmons & Simmons
- Dandara Group
- Boodle Hatfield
- Deloitte LLP
- Family Nursing & Home Care
- Ogier Global Nominee (Jersey) Limited
- Grant Thornton Limited
- HSBC Group
- CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
Work highlights
Appeared for DFDS A/S in the Royal Court and Court of Appeal in expedited judicial review proceedings concerning Jersey’s £1bn tender for lifeline ferry services.
Acted for Hawk Lending Limited as secured creditor over corporate assets valued at £22m in contested winding up proceedings in the Royal Court of Jersey.
Acted for Jersey trustees and Kennedys in relation to allegations of breach of trust, knowing receipt and unjust enrichment.
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Practice head
Niall MacDonald; Fraser Robertson
Other key lawyers
Sam Williams; Lara von Wildenrath; Michael Gradidge