Offshore: Dispute Resolution
UK Guide 2025 : Jersey
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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 Jersey team represents a wide range of clients. These include significant financial institutions, corporate and commercial entities and high net worth individuals from across the globe.
Our experienced advocates play leading roles in many high profile cases, with particular expertise in contentious trust, restructuring and insolvency issues, and commercial dispute resolution.
Chambers Review
Ogier has a comprehensive dispute resolution practice that advises on trust, employment, financial services and regulatory matters. Its clients include financial institutions, trust companies and private individuals. The firm is experienced in appearing in various courts as well as having additional strengths in alternative dispute resolution. It demonstrates further strength in relation to competition law matters.
Work Highlights
- Ogier acted for BOS Trustee in proceedings before the Royal Court concerning a Jersey trust with approximately USD150 million of assets. The matter raises complex issues of mental capacity and undue influence.
Strengths
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"They are sophisticated in how they litigate."
"Ogier provides a large and international team with a boutique feel."
"They are sophisticated in how they litigate."
"Ogier provides a large and international team with a boutique feel."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Mackereth serves as Ogier's global managing partner and is sought after by clients primarily in relation to contentious trust matters.
Nick Williams serves as head of Ogier's Jersey disputes team. He operates a broad practice where he advises on both trust and general commercial litigation matters.
"Nick is always personable and easy to deal with."
"Nick is an outstanding lawyer and a brilliant advocate."
Damian Evans principally advises clients with regard to contentious trust matters, acting for both trustees and beneficiaries.
Oliver Passmore enjoys a strong reputation in complex trust matters and cross-border dispute resolution. He also has expertise in financial and fraud issues.
James Angus is a partner within the team who is gaining a reputation for his work in trust litigation. He has additional expertise in advising corporates in commercial disputes.
"James's written work is exceptionally considered and well written."
"James is an excellent lawyer and a really talented advocate. He is very good on the detail."
Matthew Davies represents clients in a broad range of disputes spanning insolvency to contentious trusts. He is experienced in both domestic and international matters.
"He is very proactive and always has a good grasp of where things are in terms of shaping the advice."
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