David Jones
Global Guide 2024
Band 3 : Dispute Resolution
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About
Provided by David Jones
Practice Areas
David is an advocate and head of the restructuring and insolvency team in Guernsey. He advises on complex restructurings and formal insolvencies in contentious, non-contentious and multi-jurisdictional matters.
In his time with Carey Olsen David has been involved in many of the largest insolvencies involving Guernsey entities, ranging from investment funds to global retailers. He is able to assist lenders in respect of the taking and enforcement of all forms of security. David regularly advises the boards of distressed entities and has extensive experience acting for office holders on all aspects of their appointments including the tracing and recovery of assets.
Career
David qualified as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales in 2004. He was called to the Guernsey Bar in 2014. He was made a partner at Carey Olsen in January 2019.
Professional Memberships
David is a member of the Insolvency Lawyers Association and R3 and sits on the young members Committee of INSOL International. David lectures on INSOL's Foundation Certificate in International Insolvency and is part of the working group tasked with updating and revising Guernsey's insolvency laws. He has also been appointed as a member of Guernsey's first ever Insolvency Rules Committee (IRC).
Chambers Review
Global
David Jones is head of Carey Olsen's restructuring and insolvency team in Guernsey. He represents clients in high-value and high-profile contentious insolvency situations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The best person in Guernsey for insolvency and restructuring work. If I had any matter that was Guernsey-related, I'd go to him first before others can. You want him on your case."
"David is a a thought leader in the industry. He's a very good advocate and comes up with innovative solutions to our issues."
"David's a really strong and creative lawyer. He looks for solutions and alternative approaches to issues."
"David is one of the most commercial lawyers in the Channel Islands - my go-to restructuring lawyer."
"The best person in Guernsey for insolvency and restructuring work. If I had any matter that was Guernsey-related, I'd go to him first before others can. You want him on your case."
"David is a a thought leader in the industry. He's a very good advocate and comes up with innovative solutions to our issues."
"David's a really strong and creative lawyer. He looks for solutions and alternative approaches to issues."
"David is one of the most commercial lawyers in the Channel Islands - my go-to restructuring lawyer."