Mourant, Offshore: Dispute Resolution

About

Provided by Mourant

Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution group is one of the largest in the offshore world, and has a significant international presence and a reputation for achieving results for clients.

In Jersey, our litigation lawyers have considerable experience and are highly regarded for their work. The team plays a leading role in many of the largest and most high-profile disputes on the island that require rapid and efficient coordinated advice.

The team has deep expertise in the following sectors:

Commercial and contract disputes
Fraud and asset tracing
Fund disputes
White collar and regulatory
Restructuring and insolvency litigation
Trust disputes
Employment disputes
Data protection (GDPR) related disputes

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Offshore: Dispute Resolution - Jersey

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mourant has a high-calibre practice group that regularly advises on complex commercial disputes. It has a strong bench of litigators assisting clients with trust litigation, company disputes and contentious insolvency and restructuring matters. The firm acts for a substantial client list consisting of many blue-chip companies. The practice is noted for its ability to advise on cross-border disputes, particularly those involving Caribbean jurisdictions.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Mourant

Mourant acted for the Greek government as a beneficiary of the Constantin Mattas Will Trust.

Strengths

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The Mourant team are nothing short of brilliant in marshalling pertinent and persuasive arguments.

Offshore: Dispute Resolution respondent
UK

The Mourant team are nothing short of brilliant in marshalling pertinent and persuasive arguments.

Offshore: Dispute Resolution respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Speck

Star Individuals

Jonathan Speck maintains an exceptional reputation for his work representing both beneficiaries and trustees in trust disputes.

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Bruce Lincoln

Band 1

Bruce Lincoln is extolled for his work on contentious trust matters as well as demonstrating further expertise in banking disputes. He serves as global practice leader for litigation and dispute resolution at Mourant.

Bruce is a very sharp and thorough advocate. He is very nice to deal with.

Bruce is highly responsive, including in pressured situations. He remains calm, commercial and very thoughtful.

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Justin Harvey-Hills

Band 2

Justin Harvey-Hills sustains a well-regarded, broad commercial practice and is frequently sought after for his expertise in high-value trusts and tax matters.

Justin is incredibly intelligent and versatile. He is able to pick up and argue new and difficult areas of law with an enviable ease.

Justin is very easy to work with, responsive and on the ball.

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Mathew Cook

Band 3

Mathew Cook is highly reputed for his commercial litigation and insolvency prowess. He frequently acts for clients in multi-jurisdictional proceedings. Additionally, Cook possesses an impressive command of the Jersey regulatory system.

Mathew is very good at balancing the processes that courts have and keeping the client informed. He is also technically excellent.

Mathew is clear and incisive in his approach to matters. He is an excellent advocate who charms the court with wit and clarity.

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Stephen Alexander

Band 3

Stephen Alexander is practice leader of Mourant's litigation department. He has a burgeoning practice where he is noted for his strength in insolvency matters. He provides additional expertise in contentious trusts claims.

Stephen has a complete grasp of the relevant law and facts and an unflaggingly persuasive courtroom manner.

Stephen has a huge amount of experience. He is persuasive but also personable, and his advice is always on point.

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