Ogier’s disputes team is called upon for clients engaged in litigation concerning trusts, public law matters and broader commercial disputes, including shareholder and insolvency-driven matters. Heading the team are Nick Williams, sought after by professional trustees facing both trust and commercial litigation, and also able to tackle shareholder fallouts, and Rebecca McNulty, whose expertise lies in contentious trust issues. Damian Evans is equally adept at handling trust and insolvency disputes, while Oliver Passmore is noted for his work in trust, shareholder and banking litigation. James Angus is well versed in matters of unfair prejudice and is also a favourite amongst creditors and insolvency practitioners requiring asset tracing assistance.
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Testimonials
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- 'James Angus is exceptional, one of the best offshore advocates.'
- 'The team is very supportive in a highly contentious environment, offering practical support and advice in a very fast-moving situation. They are highly flexible and efficient, often with very short timeframes for responses.'
- 'Very competent on litigation and insolvency. James Angus is especially good as he is focused and commercial.'
- 'Ogier is probably the preeminent litigation firm in any offshore market I have encountered them in, and certainly in Jersey. Their insight and responsiveness are unparalleled.'
- 'Nick Williams is a very good tactical thinker, with an almost uncanny sense for what points will appeal to the court.'
- 'Damian Evans is quick to pick up matters and to apply an intellectual rigour along with a solution-seeking mission.'
Key clients
- BDO
- Stonehage Fleming
- Christian Hore
- Viscount of the Royal Court
- Parish of St Helier
- Bretagne, Angleterre, Irlande SA
- BOS Trustees
- Affinity
- Suntera Trustees (Jersey) Limited
- Al Roumi Group
Work highlights
Advised beneficiaries of a number of Jersey law trusts in respect of high value claims for breach of trust, fraudulent misrepresentation, dishonest assistance, duress and mistake.
Represented the Al Roumi Group in relation to the just and equitable winding up of Aston Martin Works Limited.
Acted for the Viscount of the Royal Court of Jersey in a cross-jurisdictional insolvency dispute involving multiple competing claims to assets situated worldwide, and involving multiple claims and counterclaims of fraudulent behaviour.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Rebecca McNulty; Nick Williams
Other key lawyers
Damian Evans; Oliver Passmore; James Angus