At Ogier, the dispute resolution team handles contentious issues abroad, with particular strength in trusts, insolvency, commercial and regulatory litigation. The team works closely with other departments of the firm and colleagues in other jurisdictions to conduct cross-border litigation with corporate, fund, retail and real estate professionals. Mathew Newman leads the Guernsey team, focusing on insolvency and restructuring issues as well as extensive experience in professional negligence claims in the financial services sector. He leads the team alongside Simon Davies, an experienced lawyer with a proven track record in controversial trusts. Bryan De Verneuil-Smith is another prominent commercial litigator specializing in fiduciary and fund litigation. Ferbrache & Farrell LLP was founded in November 2016. All partners and employees come from large offshore law firms (but all have worked together in a previous firm) and bring a wealth of expertise to the table. The firm`s team includes two of Guernsey`s most influential lawyers in their practice areas, namely Peter Ferbrache (Dispute Resolution) and Gavin Farrell (Corporate), who is the only Guernsey lawyer in more than one area in Guernsey to be inducted into the first Legal 500 Hall of Fame in 2018. A number of the firm`s lawyers have been independently recognized as leaders in their fields and work closely with local, national and international clients. Dispute Resolution: The dispute resolution department of Ferbrache & Farrell LLP has extensive experience in local and international litigation and dispute resolution in general, gained from working in complex local and international high-value litigation in Guernsey and around the world. All of the department`s lawyers have worked at leading law firms in cities and abroad, and together, attorneys Ferbrache and Jones have more than 60 years of litigation, semi-litigation and advisory experience. They have regularly worked for large corporations and high net worth individuals and have appeared or been involved in many high-profile legal cases in Guernsey.
Bedell Cristin is a leading offshore law firm with an international focus, operating from Jersey, Guernsey, London, BVI and Singapore. Work for a wide range of clients, from financial institutions, multinational corporations, large corporations and high net worth individuals to regulators, government agencies and private investors. The firm has been advising the offshore banking and financial sector since the 1960s. “Robert Breckon is the partner who uses his skillful approach to find answers to create a positive atmosphere in the problem- and problem-solving approach he and his team achieve with targeted and targeted problem identification, guiding clients to a path to solution with minimal effort but maximum understanding of details. Our world-class dispute resolution team has consistent experience in handling landmark and landmark cases in Guernsey and is widely recognised as the first choice for many in complex commercial disputes or contentious regulatory advice. Our lawyers have represented clients in more judgments related to major commercial disputes than any other law firm on the island. We have one of the largest dispute resolution teams in Guernsey, renowned for its exceptional advocacy skills, experience and the strength of its team, focused on international work. Appleby`s dispute resolution team receives applause from clients for “its unparalleled experience in Guernsey financial services law”.
He has extensive experience in disputes, particularly in financial crime cases, litigious bankruptcies, fiduciary disputes, privacy matters and high-quality commercial disputes. The firm`s director, Anthony Williams, is an experienced commercial litigator who regularly appears before the Royal Court of Guernsey and the Court of Appeal, including fraud. Richard Field is a regulatory expert and is frequently briefed on privacy cases, an area in which he holds the company`s global leadership. Alex Thornton de Mauroy, Senior Partner, who joined Stephenson Harwood in August 2021, has recent experience in complex fraud litigation. The Walkers team is “friendly and able to express often complex technical arguments in more understandable lay language,” qualities they bring to contentious and semi-litigation fiduciary and insolvency cases, as well as regulatory disputes. It is well integrated into the firm`s expanded office network, allowing it to handle complex cross-border and cross-border issues. Leading the team is Alison Ozanne, who is a qualified mediator with experience in various trust disputes. Sarah Brehaut is a member of the Steering Committee for the Reform of the Rules of Procedure of the Royal Court and a founding member of the Women`s Confederation on Insolvency and Restructuring. Adam Cole has experience in insurance and reinsurance litigation, but has a more general offshore litigation practice that includes litigious bankruptcies, fiduciary and fiduciary disputes.
“Alison Ozanne is an excellent advocate; Truly exceptional in their qualifications, case management, strategy and outstanding in terms of their ability to provide genuine customer support. She truly cares about her customers and that resonates with her quick response and ongoing contact. Alison is a rare type of lawyer who uses empathy, integrity and the highest level of legal competence to move business forward, and is highly respected for her skills in the field. She has earned the respect that is shown to her and gets results. “They are a very talented team – in addition to all the details of the case as well as the difficult legal issues. In a big, very chaotic argument, they had a clear overview of the consequences of pulling on every string, and working with them was a lot of fun. “In Richard Sharp, we have found a trusted partner for our corporate law work. Speaking clearly and without nonsense allows us to make more informed and insightful decisions in a timely manner. Guernsey is home to a number of leading offshore companies, including a majority of offshore Magic Circle companies such as Carey Olsen, Ogier, Mourant, WALKERS, Collas Crill, Bedell Cristin and Appleby. Offshore clients have access to a wide range of expertise, from banks, financial and mutual funds to corporations and litigation, and these service lines are also able to manage work from the island`s economy. Without having a range of shops similar to that of Jersey, Ferbrache & Farrell and Babbé LLP are respected businesses in Guernsey. Due to its size, international focus and strategic positioning, Bedell Cristin is able to provide legal advice on complex cross-border transactions in key financial centres.
The firm specialises in banking, corporate finance, structured finance, insurance, international private clients, mutual funds and private equity, insurance, commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency, regulatory advice and real estate investment transactions. Our unified team takes an integrated approach and works with our regulatory, labour, fiduciary, dispute resolution and real estate team to provide exceptional client service and excellent legal advice. We have strong, long-term relationships with our clients, intermediaries and regulators. The Walkers team in Guernsey is now ranked by Legal 500 as a Level 1 for Legal Advisers in Guernsey for five of its core areas after the Insolvency and Dispute Resolution team and the insurance team maintained their Level 1 rank and elevated the Corporate and M&A practice groups, Trusts and Employment at level 1. Matt Sanders, managing partner of Walkers in Guernsey, said the new ranking, which recognises 21 Walkers lawyers by the leading independent legal directory, is the result of sustained and strategic growth within the firm. “These new rankings are the result of a lot of hard work and dedication from phenomenally talented lawyers, and I am thrilled that their work is being recognized in this way,” he said. “The fact that our Legal 500 teams are ranked at the highest level reflects not only the work of our management team and partnership bank, but also those in lawyer, partner and partner positions and our excellent corporate support teams. “Having moved to larger offices to meet the expected growth here in Guernsey, we have no intention of taking our foot off the gas and look forward to continuing to develop and grow the Walkers brand here in Guernsey.” Client feedback given to Legal 500 researchers reflected Walkers` focus on customer service, responsiveness and technical expertise, with examples such as: AFR Advocates focused on litigation represents clients in matters related to banking and finance, trusts, estates and insurance, as well as a specialization in commercial and corporate litigation. The Group is also well versed in fraud, asset and debt recovery, and white-collar crime. Mark Ferbrache, co-leader of the practice, is an expert in litigation succession; He leads with Paul Richardson, managing partner and experienced corporate lawyer, and Robin Cowling, who was promoted to partner in January 2022.