Offshore: Dispute Resolution
UK Guide 2025 : Jersey
Band 3
About
Provided by Seymour Law LLP
Specialising in resolving disputes for international and Jersey clients via the Jersey court system and by alternative dispute resolution methods (such as mediation or arbitration). Experienced at co-ordinating litigation across multiple jurisdictions efficiently and dealing with issues of conflicts of laws. Regularly work with and are instructed by foreign lawyers, including from the UK, EU and US.
Areas of expertise include trust law (both contentious and non-contentious), contentious probate, professional negligence (in particular related to building and construction), cross-border insolvency, company and commercial litigation, urgent applications for injunctions, regulatory (including competition law) and contractual disputes and employment litigation.
They are fortunate to have a loyal set of professional and lay clients who regularly instruct them and recommend them to others.
Chambers Review
Seymour Law is best known for its work on trust litigation. The team advises professional trustees and beneficiaries on disputes, including those with an international dimension. The team has added capabilities dealing with employment disputes.
Work Highlights
- Seymour Law acted for Magentum Fiduciary Servicesin Royal Court proceedings concerning a trust of which it was previously a co-trustee. The claim is brought by the current trustee in relation to a loan alleged to have previously been made to a beneficiary which has resulted in liquidity problems.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Frequent and open communication with their clients is the firm's strongest suit."
"Frequent and open communication with their clients is the firm's strongest suit."
Notable Practitioners
Jean-Marie Renouf advises a broad range of clients on commercial litigation and high-value trust disputes, often spanning multiple jurisdictions. He has additional expertise in the field of contentious employment matters.
"Jean-Marie is skilled and experienced."
Mark Renouf is noted for his broad practice, where he regularly advises both trustees and beneficiaries on high-value trust disputes.
"Mark is a very experienced lawyer. He provides excellent legal advice and strategy."
"Mark is extremely clever, meticulous in his preparation and supportive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Seymour Law LLP
Jersey
Industries
Provided by Seymour Law LLP
Trust law, contentious probate, professional negligence, cross-border insolvency, company and commercial litigation, regulatory, contractual disputes