Dispute Resolution - Guernsey
What the team is known for
Mourant enjoys an outstanding reputation in dispute resolution matters, drawing from a global team of experts to offer advice on complex and cross-border cases. The team is relied upon for its wealth of experience in financial, regulatory and commercial litigation. Its further areas of expertise include trust disputes and insolvency matters. The firm is frequently called upon by banks to handle issues including freezing orders, injunctions and investigations.
Strengths
"Mourant's lawyers are extremely versatile, proactive and always responsive."
"They're a highly experienced team. We have been impressed with the depth of their knowledge at all levels."
"The Mourant team have a very good understanding of Guernsey regulations."
Work highlights
Mourant acted for the Guernsey Competition and Regulatory Authority in relation to a complex investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct by telecoms firms JT and Sure.
Notable practitioners
Jeremy Wessels is highly respected for his extensive commercial litigation practice, where he advises clients on a variety of matters including insolvency and contentious trust issues. "Jeremy is the best advocate in Guernsey by a country mile." "Jeremy is best in class. He's an extremely hard-working individual." "Jeremy is very knowledgeable, calm and reassuring."
Gordon Dawes has a well-rounded disputes practice that sees him advising clients on a broad range of matters. Trust litigation is an area of strength, as are white-collar crime and regulatory enforcement actions. "Gordon's advocacy is superb. He's very calm and measured." "Gordon's level of understanding is remarkable." "Gordon Dawes is able to assimilate a vast number of documents, correspondence and reports and distil them into succinct and compelling legal arguments."
Abel Lyall is the local practice leader of Mourant's Guernsey litigation team. He is recognised for his insolvency disputes and regulatory practice, which includes sanctions expertise. "Abel is excellent for all regulatory and contentious matters." "Abel always offers an excellent service. He has a good, sound knowledge of dispute resolution, he knows how to reach the best outcomes and he's always thinking ahead to any potential issues." "Abel's advocacy is second to none. He's well prepared, knows what he's talking about and doesn't get flustered."
