Offshore: Dispute Resolution
UK Guide 2025 : Jersey
Band 2
About
Provided by Baker & Partners
Baker & Partners is an independent specialist litigation and dispute resolution practice headquartered in Jersey operating in the BVI and Cayman Islands with an office in London as well.
We have been at the forefront of some of the most complex and high value offshore litigation. We take the view that no legal problem is unsolvable.
We remain conflict free by not operating an associated trust company or financial services business.
Our lawyers have extensive practical experience in the courts of not only Jersey but also England & Wales, Cayman and the BVI. Their skills, both inside and outside of the courtroom, allow us to achieve our clients’ aims in an efficient and cost-effective way.
Representative work highlights include:
- Fraud & Asset Recovery: Global counsel to the liquidators of the offshore structure used to launder the proceeds of this vast multi jurisdictional fraud where some USD$9 billion were stolen from Malaysia through the purported sovereign wealth fund 1MDB and its sister company SRC.
- Trust Disputes: We represented the professional trustee in the Crociani litigation, one of the biggest breach of trust cases in recent Jersey legal history.
- Commercial & Civil Disputes: Acted for a Jersey lawyer in a dispute between former partners of a Jersey law firm, over whether shares in a trust company were sold at an undervalue. The damages claimed exceeded £100m. The case was compromised a week into the trial without any damages being paid.
Chambers Review
Baker & Partners is a highly regarded boutique practice fielding a team of experienced courtroom advocates. It is considered a go-to firm for criminal and fraud cases. The firm offers additional proficiency in contentious trust work, acting for both trust management companies and beneficiaries. It is frequently instructed on behalf of high net worth families in addition to banking sector clients.
Strengths
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"The Baker & Partners team are dedicated and have knowledge of every important detail of their cases."
"The Baker & Partners team are incredibly responsive and well resourced with great depth."
"The team are very commercial and always mindful of getting the best outcome."
"The Baker & Partners team are dedicated and have knowledge of every important detail of their cases."
"The Baker & Partners team are incredibly responsive and well resourced with great depth."
"The team are very commercial and always mindful of getting the best outcome."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Baker is a leading disputes specialist who ably advises clients on litigation relating to trusts and liquidations. He also works on fraud cases as well as related asset tracing.
"Stephen is very experienced and knows how to run a big case."
"Stephen is a go-to partner when it comes to global recovery and enforcement matters."
"Stephen provides stellar levels of strategy and vision."
William Redgrave is well respected for his work in corporate and commercial disputes, where he is sought after by a variety of clients including trust companies, high net worth individuals and company executives. He is also deeply experienced in asset tracing and recovery matters.
Jared Dann advises trustees, beneficiaries and other interested parties on a range of contentious trust matters including breach of fiduciary duty and asset tracing claims.
Simon Thomas sustains a noteworthy disputes practice where he primarily advises companies on corporate disputes. He offers additional capability with regard to fraud and trust matters.
"Simon is incredibly easy to get on with, very responsive and a great team player. He is also very knowledgeable in Jersey law."
"Simon leads his team very capably and with a commercial outlook, providing reliable and high-quality client service."
Lynne Gregory is an experienced litigator with a burgeoning commercial, civil and trust disputes practice. She has notable experience advising clients on multi-jurisdictional asset tracing and recovery matters.
"Lynne is a great absorber of knowledge. She is on top of all the different areas and very good in her field."
"Lynne is excellent in leading cases and ensuring coordination."
"Lynne has a natural sense of how to handle cases and what the next steps should be."
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