Dispute Resolution - Guernsey
What the Team is Known For
Babbé offers a high-calibre litigation group with a highly regarded team of Guernsey advocates who regularly litigate in court. The firm works with both plaintiffs and defendants on contentious insolvency and negligence claims. It counts a sizeable number of major financial institutions and local trust companies among its roster of clients. The team is also capable of handling regulatory issues.
Strengths
"Babbé adopt a very focused approach and this leads to a very efficient process."
"Babbé are outstanding. The partners we deal with have been exceptional."
"The team have clear experience and knowledge in the matter at hand and have been resourceful in putting together our case."
"The team at Babbé have a very strong commercial understanding and in-depth experience and knowledge of very complex legal matters. Their advice has been excellent."
Work Highlights
Babbé continued to advise PwC on its defence of a negligence claim relating to its role as auditor of the Providence investment fund.
Notable Practitioners
Nick Robison is managing partner of Babbé. He is adept at handling matters within the trusts field. He offers additional capability in advising companies on general commercial litigation matters. "Nick is an exceptional individual who has a sharp focus on outcome." "Nick practises excellent client service with exceptionally strong commercial awareness." "Nick demonstrates excellence in his dedication, strategic thinking and sound judgement: he truly is a first-class litigator and an honourable man. He has great instinct and works incredibly hard."
Todd McGuffin is a partner and head of dispute resolution at Babbé. He is recognised for his corporate insolvency-focused disputes practice. He also ably assists clients with trust disputes. "He is charming, all over the law and detail and wants to get best deal for clients." "Todd's knowledge, service levels and commercial awareness are exceptional. He's always outstanding." "He's a tenacious, determined, thorough advocate."