Offshore: Dispute Resolution
UK Guide 2025 : Guernsey
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About
Provided by Ogier
Ogier has one of the largest Dispute Resolution teams across our jurisdictions advising on technical, strategic and procedural aspects across the spectrum of contentious commercial issues and disputes.
A key contributor to local practice, the Guernsey team represents a wide range of clients – from banks and trust companies to corporate and commercial entities and high net worth individuals from across the globe.
Having been involved in many high profile contentious commercial, trust and insolvency matters in Guernsey, Ogier's Dispute Resolution team has substantial Royal Court and Court of Appeal experience. This includes obtaining freezing, mandatory and other injunctions, commercial investment funds and trust disputes, fraud and asset tracing, insurance, schemes of arrangement, insolvency and employment issues.
Notably, partner Simon Davies successfully represented the Carlyle Group, Carlyle Investment Management, and TCGH in a civil case thought to be the largest in Guernsey's history by financial value, duration, and number of documents filed.
Chambers Review
Ogier maintains a comprehensive litigation offering that regularly advises on trust litigation, fraud and contentious employment matters. The department is particularly noted for its expertise in insolvency matters, as it is experienced in handling a range of liquidation, administration-related and winding-up disputes. It is notable for both court litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods. Its clients include household names from the banking and professional services industries.
Work Highlights
- Ogier advised HSBC Private Bank in defence of claims seeking a declaration that funds held are not the proceeds of criminal conduct.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Ogier team is very knowledgeable and has a good grasp of the insolvency rules and laws."
"They listened to my feedback, immediately reacted and resolved my issues."
"The litigation team are adept at getting to the root of the issue and offer innovative, commercial solutions. The team bring a unique and well-rounded approach to problem solving."
"The Ogier team is very knowledgeable and has a good grasp of the insolvency rules and laws."
"They listened to my feedback, immediately reacted and resolved my issues."
"The litigation team are adept at getting to the root of the issue and offer innovative, commercial solutions. The team bring a unique and well-rounded approach to problem solving."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Davies is a leading Guernsey advocate who is highly respected for his work advising clients on insolvency, contentious trust and investment fund-related disputes.
"Simon is sharp, strategic and affable, whilst steely when needed."
"Simon is the consummate professional and I can highly recommend him for any matters within in wide range of expertise."
Mathew Newman is head of Ogier's Guernsey dispute resolution team and is sought after by clients for his expertise in matters relating to insolvency, professional negligence and trusts.
"Mathew puts the work in, understands the issues and prepares properly."
"Mathew has excellent strategic vision on contentious matters providing sound and relevant advice."
Sandie Lyne is recognised for her broad disputes practice, though she has particularly notable expertise acting on trust-related disputes, and matters involving the financial sector.
"Sandie is excellent in her advice, very thoughtful and also very strategic in her insights."
Heidi Sandy enjoys a growing reputation in the Guernsey disputes market, with particular expertise in trusts disputes.
"Heidi provides excellent coverage with excellent service and knowledge."
"Heidi is keen to come up with novel approaches and solutions."
"She is efficient in trials, making sure that everything gets done. She showed valuable insights in some aspects of the case, particularly those containing Guernsey law elements."
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