Offshore: Dispute Resolution
UK Guide 2025 : Jersey
Band 1
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
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- 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."
"The Mourant team are nothing short of brilliant in marshalling pertinent and persuasive arguments."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Speck maintains an exceptional reputation for his work representing both beneficiaries and trustees in trust disputes.
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 highly responsive, including in pressured situations. He remains calm, commercial and very thoughtful."
"Bruce is a very sharp and thorough advocate. He is very nice to deal with."
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 very easy to work with, responsive and on the ball."
"Justin is incredibly intelligent and versatile. He is able to pick up and argue new and difficult areas of law with an enviable ease."
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."
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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