Trusts - Jersey
What the team is known for
Carey Olsen specialises in trust matters in Jersey. With a strong team for contentious and non-contentious matters, it has a breadth of experience in the area and is well regarded in the jurisdiction.
Strengths
"The firm clearly masters even the most complex aspects of Jersey trust law."
"Carey Olsen are extremely responsive, and the work is always of a high standard."
"Carey Olsen have an excellent team who always have the answer and deal with commercial and complex trust issues with great ability."
Notable practitioners
Alexa Saunders is a trusts lawyer in Jersey specialising in non-contentious matters. She has recently taken over as head of the trusts and private wealth team, and has a well-regarded practice. "Alexa is very good, she's an excellent lawyer." "Alexa is very engaged and decisive." "Alexa is a good lawyer and substantially experienced."
Andreas Kistler of Carey Olsen is a trust litigation and commercial dispute resolution specialist. "Andreas demonstrates an innate ability to navigate his way through the most complex of issues and distil them down to practical and clear guidance and advice. He has a fantastic ability to think on his feet, assess and guide you down the right path in the most pressured of circumstances. His advice is always well reasoned and persuasive but delivered in clear and concise terms." "Andreas is very good, and very sensible to deal with."
Robert Dobbyn joined Carey Olsen at the beginning of 2023 and handles trust advisory matters for wealthy clients. "Robert is a good, solid lawyer."
Keith Dixon of Carey Olsen is engaged in a range of trusts work including establishment and restructuring. "Keith is a very good technical lawyer; he sees the bigger picture and is pragmatic." "Keith is a good non-contentious trust lawyer with a good following." "Keith is always calm and responsive whatever the situation; he has an excellent knowledge of trusts and commercial issues, and he is a pleasure for clients and fellow lawyers to work with."