
Carey Olsen handles both advisory and contentious aspects of trust matters, assisting settlors with the establishment and restructuring of Jersey trusts, and also acting for trust companies facing breach of trust claims and trustee removal applications. Alexa Saunders heads the team, advising on the setup of both family trusts and broader succession planning matters. Robert Dobbyn offers considerable expertise in the structuring of succession and asset planning vehicles, including trusts and foundations, while Andreas Kistler frequently appears in the Royal Court, where he represents plaintiffs and defendants in breach of trust and professional negligence claims. Stephen Fitzgerald specialises in the use of trusts as pension vehicles. Wills and probate specialist Victoria Grogan joined the team from Collas Crill in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'A super team that we like very much. Held in high regard locally and trusted advisors for our business.'
- 'Approachable, commercial and most importantly calm! This is especially important when situations can become contentious.'
- 'We chose Carey Olsen because of its experience in dealing with complex trust and trustee issues in Jersey. We found the team to be very knowledgeable and supportive.'
- 'The communications in relation to the work performed, which involved many parties, were excellent, making the work that much more effective.'
- 'Great set of lawyers who are responsive, and provide high quality advice in a responsive fashion.'
- 'Rob Dobbyn is one of the most knowledgeable, professional, and practical lawyers I've ever worked with. Clients in my market are often demanding, require short deadlines and high response levels. Rob is utterly reliable, as well as having a real talent for simplifying key points for clients. He is a joy to collaborate with.'
Key clients
- G Limited
- Brown Brothers Harriman Trust Company, NA
Work highlights
Advising Jersey private trust company G Limited and its associated private wealth structure on proceedings brought against it by an individual who transferred significant sums on trust.
Acted as Jersey legal advisers to Brown Brothers Harriman Trust Company NA, the executor of the US estate of a HNW US citizen, who was resident and domiciled in Jersey at the time of her death.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Alexa Saunders
Other key lawyers
Robert Dobbyn; Andreas Kistler; Stephen Fitzgerald; Victoria Grogan