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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- '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.'
- 'We use Carey Olsen for all our trust work. The team is resourceful, knowledgeable and have helped us with some very tricky client cases. Their advice is thorough, well presented and easy to understand and delivered timely.'
- 'I am highly satisfied with the advice and service John Kelleher provided in what is a complex and specialised matter. Through both his own work and expertise, and the ability to source specialist help where required.'
- 'London levels of expertise and service, but with a keen appreciation and understanding of litigating in Jersey.'
- 'Marcus Pallot is a larger than life figure, with an eye for the killer submission and a clear focus on the strategy to get the client to a good outcome.'
Key clients
- Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
- Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP
- Hard Rock Group of companies
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.
Acted as sole Jersey counsel to the joint liquidators of NMC Health (Jersey) Limited, a Jersey-incorporated bond issuing vehicle within the NMC Health group.
Acted for the protector and professional advisor of a Jersey law trust in proceedings concerning the protector's decision to remove the current trustee and appoint a new trustee in its stead.
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Practice head
Marcus Pallot
Other key lawyers
Andreas Kistler; Louise Woolrich; John Kelleher; William Grace; Jeremy Lightfoot; Pierre Ali-Noor