James Campbell
Global Guide 2024
Band 1 : Trusts
Band 1
About
Provided by James Campbell
Practice Areas
Channel Islands Local Legal Services; Employee incentives and pensions; Estate Planning, Wills and Probate; Family Office; Islamic Finance; Private Wealth; Private Wealth and ESG; Sustainable Investing and ESG; Trusts Advisory Group; Aviation and Marine
Career
James has extensive experience advising professional trustees, family offices, intermediaries and high-net worth families (both internationally and locally) on all aspects of Jersey trusts, foundations and estate planning together with all related company and commercial law issues.
He is also experienced in establishing private wealth structures across multiple luxury asset classes to include yachts, classic cars, super cars, art and fine wine.
James frequently advises on the establishment, ongoing operation and restructuring of both private and commercial trusts. He has a particular focus on the drafting of trust instruments, supplemental trust deeds and the establishment and use of private trust companies.
James also advises on regulatory matters involving trust company business and has an interest and experience in Sharia compliant fiduciary structures.
He also advises trustees, employers and other professionals on a wide range of Jersey employee benefit and pension related matters.
Professional Memberships
James is a member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Chambers Review
Global
James Campbell of Ogier is a leading private wealth lawyer in Jersey who has a well-regarded practice covering complex international trust structures and estate planning.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James is very approachable and able. His practice is global."
"James is very technical but he also has good people skills."
"James is a good lawyer, practical and commercial."
"James is very approachable and able. His practice is global."
"James is very technical but he also has good people skills."
"James is a good lawyer, practical and commercial."