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‘Emma Jordan combines both a keen knowledge of the law and sound practical and client management skills.’
‘Emma Jordan's knowledge of different jurisdictions is outstanding.’
‘Their knowledge base is incredibly deep. They work effectively and efficiently as a team which is sometimes difficult with large teams. Very easy to work with and seem to work well with other lawyers from other jurisdictions.’
‘Caroline Tayler is a star; very detail orientated and sharp as a tack. Kirstie McGuigan is an efficient leader who excels in complex trust disputes.’
‘This team works in close cooperation with the firm's private client team, giving them a breadth of understanding of trusts and probate issues not always found in competing firms.’
‘Kirstie McGuigan and Caroline Tayler are super-organised and hardworking. They are very warm and sympathetic to deal with, but have excellent legal and strategic judgement and are utterly committed to helping their clients. Nothing escapes their notice.’
‘Industrious, focused on client interests and thorough. A real specialist team who know the sector well.’
‘Kirstie McGuigan is super. A natural team leader and one who always puts the client interest in front. Very experienced. Kate Silbermann is a very promising private client lawyer who is destined for great things.’
Key clients
- Mondo Bongo LLC
- UBO of Mondo Bongo LLC
- Matteo Volpi
- Equity Trusts (Jersey) Limited
- Guardian Ad Litem
- Harbour Fund II, LP
- The Administrator of the Estate of Lord Jacobs
- The Trustees of the Jacobs Charitable Trust
Work highlights
- Acting for a world-renowned Hollywood actor and his Californian LLC in complex multi-jurisdictional litigation concerning a wine business and associated Chateau and land.
- Representing the eldest son of an ultra-high-net-worth Italian family dealing in Oil and Gas in confidential multi-party arbitration proceedings involving a claim for breach of trust and dishonest assistance related to a wholesale distribution out of trusts of approximately $4bn to his father, the Settlor.
- Acting for the Guardian Ad Litem appointed by the Bermuda Court to represent the interests of young and yet-to-be-born beneficiaries of high-value family trusts in a Public Trustee v Cooper application brought by the Trustee.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Kirstie McGuigan
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Caroline Tayler
Practice head
Emma Jordan
Other key lawyers
Kirstie McGuigan; Caroline Tayler; Kate Silberman