Myersons strengthened its family law offering with the arrival of FDR expert and arbitrator Sir Nicholas Francis, who joins as a consultant, having retired from the Family Division of the High Court in May 2024. Francis joins an experienced team led by Victoria Myerson, who is sought after by HNWIs requiring assistance in divorces and related asset divisions, in addition to taking on child-related disputes. Jamie Orchard handles the spectrum of divorce, asset division, and child law matters.
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- 'Jamie Orchard continues to receive well-deserved plaudits, incredibly high profile work and considerable success on behalf of his clients. He is going from strength to strength and is definitely the next generation advocate on the island.'
- 'Having worked with numerous law firms in Jersey, the team at Myersons provide a client-led approach, driven by a dedicated team that consistently deliver first-class service. Every interaction with the firm is professional.'
- 'Jamie Orchard is one of Jersey's most knowledgeable family law specialists, he delivers all his advice clearly and with empathy. I have referred numerous clients to the firm, and all clients have been grateful to be recommended to Myersons.'
- 'What an excellent team that Victoria Myerson is putting together, the addition of charming and smooth operator Jamie Orchard was the first step before adding former High Court Judge, Sir Nicholas Francis, as a consultant in October 2024 to set the firm apart from their rivals.'
- 'Victoria Myerson rightly takes her place in the Jersey Hall of Fame and is one of the most effective lawyers in Jersey. Jamie Orchard appears in the Next Gen list, and it will not be long before someone of his cool, calm nature, which such an impressive eye for detail, rises to the Leading Lawyers list.'
- 'Myersons combines very good knowledge of the law with practical advice provided in a human and approachable manner. I cannot rate them highly enough.'
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Practice head
Victoria Myerson
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Francis; Jamie Orchard