About

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  • Appleby Jersey’s Dispute Resolution group is recognised as a leader in its field. We hold particular expertise within trust litigation, fraud and asset tracing, corporate and commercial litigation, contentious insolvency and regulatory. ​
  • The group is able to draw from a large team of skilled lawyers and paralegal support in the resolution of various forms of commercial and civil disputes, whether through litigation or, where appropriate, arbitration, alternative dispute resolution and private hearings, on all matters of size and complexity. 
  • A number of our Partners and senior lawyers worked as commercial litigators in substantial City firms prior to joining Appleby.
  • The group works closely with the corporate and trust teams in Jersey, and also with the Dispute Resolution groups across Appleby’s ten jurisdictions.
  • At Appleby, our global presence allows us to provide timely and comprehensive legal advice at the time most critical to our clients. This includes providing British Virgin Islands (BVI) law advice in a European time-zone such as advising on the laws, rules, regulations and practices which govern the BVI.

Chambers Review

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Offshore: Dispute Resolution - Jersey
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Appleby draws upon the strength of its offshore trust group to offer in-depth expertise in international trust disputes, general commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The firm frequently acts on fraud-related issues including asset tracing and freezing order applications.

Work Highlights

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  • Appleby acted for Grant Thornton as liquidators of Odyssey Infrastructure in claims against the former directors alleging breach of fiduciary duties and wrongful trading.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Fraser Robertson
3
Fraser Robertson
3
Band 3

Fraser Robertson primarily advises trustees and beneficiaries with regard to contentious trust disputes. He also works with clients in professional negligence and contractual disputes.

"Fraser has a tactical brain and a good sense for strategy."

"Fraser is an experienced courtroom advocate."

Lara Von Wildenrath
Lara Von Wildenrath
Associates to watch

Lara Von Wildenrath is noted by clients for her experience in areas including trust and shareholder disputes.

"Lara is very hard-working and knows the details of her cases inside and out."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Jersey

Offshore: Dispute Resolution

Fraser Robertson
3
Fraser Robertson
3
Band 3
Lara Von Wildenrath
Lara Von Wildenrath
Associates to watch

Members

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Erin Trimble-Cregeen

Lara von Wildenrath

Linda Helm

Michael Gradidge

Niall MacDonald

Sam Williams