Viberts distinguishes itself through its ability to act for beneficiaries with capacity issues, in addition to advising settlors and trust companies on the drafting and administration of Jersey trusts and charitable vehicles. Christopher Scholefield advises HNWIs on asset protection strategies, including trust structuring and estate planning, and is also called on by trustees looking to ensure they fulfil their fiduciary duties. Scholefield leads the group alongside Zoe Blomfield, who is an expert in capacity issues and advises family members on strategies to protect relatives with physical and mental health issues, and Charles Thacker, whose primary capabilities lie in estate planning and the drafting of wills.
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- This is a thoroughbred local Jersey law firm with good and broad experience in all Jersey legal matters.
- Paul Wilson, as a corporate partner, is excellent and responsive in attending to matters of company legislation in context. Oliver Hughes is efficient in dealing with non-contentious matters of corporate and commercial law. Christopher Scholefield has a very good understanding of trust and company law and many commercial and private client laws in Jersey. He provides helpful, comprehensive advice.
Practice head
Christopher Scholefield; Zoe Blomfield; Charles Thacker