About
Provided by Dickinson Gleeson
Dickinson Gleeson is a Jersey-based firm focused predominantly on litigation and dispute resolution.
We have been involved in much of the most complex and high-value litigation in Jersey of the past ten years. We are highly experienced in a wide range of commercial litigation, including in particular trust litigation, company litigation, fraud and asset-tracing, insolvency, and regulatory matters.
Led by James Dickinson and James Gleeson, the team comprises 4 partners, and 5 other fee earners at various levels. We operate on a conflict free basis and are independent of any trust company – one of the only leading law firms in Jersey to remain so. We have a partner-led culture which allows us to give prompt, accessible and tailored advice based on the fullest understanding of our clients’ complex structures and situations.
We act for a range of clients from large corporations, financial institutions, and trust companies, to individuals, both HNW and those with lesser resources. In relation to the latter, we are experienced at working with litigation funders to fund litigation where appropriate. We also advise and act for directors, trustees, liquidators and other office holders in relation to their duties. We regularly work in partnership with international law firms – the structure of the firm lends itself to a collaborative approach and to cost efficient results.
Chambers Review
Dickinson Gleeson is a boutique litigation firm that advises both plaintiffs and defendants on contentious trust, fraud, and asset tracing and freezing matters. It also works on wider commercial disputes, including shareholder actions and contentious insolvency work. The firm's clients include financial institutions and trust companies. It offers substantive experience handling cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Work Highlights
- Dickinson Gleeson acted for Bugsby Property in a dispute concerning litigation funding agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dickinson Gleeson provides sophisticated and tailor-made advice."
"Dickinson Gleeson provides sophisticated and tailor-made advice."
Notable Practitioners
James Gleeson operates a broad, highly respected practice where he advises a range of clients including trustees, banks, corporations and high net worth individuals.
"James is a pleasure to work with. He provides clear advice on complex matters and a good awareness of the commercial considerations."
"James is meticulous, technical and extremely aware of all the aspects and circumstances that are relevant to the case."
"James is very much on the ball and has a clear vision of what needs to be done."
James Dickinson is well regarded for his broad commercial practice, which sees him advising clients on contentious trust and asset recovery cases.
"James is incredibly responsive, thoughtful and considered. He gives you confidence in his advice."
"James is technically strong and strategic. He really rolls his sleeves up."
"James is commercial and helpful to work with. He is someone who is very knowledgeable and knows how onshore firms like to work."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dickinson Gleeson
Jersey
Members
Provided by Dickinson Gleeson
Guillaume Staal
Head of Department
Head of Department
Jonathan Barham