Mourant handles disputes ranging from breach of trust and duty claims, trust and commercial insolvency issues and a wide range of regulatory matters. The team is headed by Stephen Alexander, whose practice encompasses multi-jurisdictional trust disputes, shareholder disputes and liquidations. Jonathan Speck and Bruce Lincoln are experienced trusts litigators, representing both trustees and beneficiaries, while Justin Harvey-Hills combines trusts and tax expertise, frequently dealing with requests for information brought under TIEAs. Katie Hooper provides further expertise in contentious trusts matters, but is also able to assist clients involved in professional negligence suits and matters tied to insolvencies.
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Testimonials
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- 'Justin Harvey-Hills is a brilliant advocate who has a deep understanding of all levels of litigation. He is strategically very sound and has an eye to the wider impact of decisions, not just as they relate to Jersey litigation but also the wider international impact for his clients.'
- 'The individuals I have worked with at Mourant’s dispute resolution team are experienced, pragmatic, and well-versed in handling complex contentious matters. They bring a thoughtful and commercially minded approach to their work, which sets them apart from competitors. Their ability to assess risks clearly and provide strategic advice is something I have valued.'
- 'Katie Hooper is a forceful, strategic, creative trust litigator.'
- 'Bruce Lincoln is calm and measured, a superb advocate. His contentious trusts expertise is second to none. Exceptionally easy to deal with. Jonathan Speck is silky smooth.'
- 'The only law firm in Jersey I'd trust in contentious situations.'
- 'Stephen Alexander is the best litigator in Jersey, bar none. Exceptional knowledge and communication skills. Highly regarded, and rightly so.'
Key clients
- Government of Greece
- Imperium Trustees (Jersey) Limited
- Busy Bees
Work highlights
Acted for the Government of Greece in the landmark decision of the Royal Court in the Constantin Mattas will trust case.
Represented Imperium Trustees (Jersey) Limited and several other trust companies in tax information exchange agreement cases.
Acted for Busy Bees Holding Limited before the Court of Appeal of Jersey, appealing against orders made by the Royal Court setting aside an expert award.
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Practice head
Stephen Alexander
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Speck; Bruce Lincoln; Justin Harvey-Hills; Katie Hooper; Ben Thorp