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Baker & Partners is a leading offshore litigation and dispute resolution firm with a presence in Jersey, BVI, Cayman Islands and London. We remain conflict-free by not operating an associated financial services business. We have extensive experience acting for financial services businesses but also against them on behalf of customers, trust beneficiaries or regulators. Both inside and outside of the courtroom, we achieve our clients’ goals in an efficient and cost-effective way.
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We specialise in complex cross-border litigation, high-net-worth disputes and digital asset recovery.
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Jersey
Midland Chambers 2-10 Library Place, St Helier, Jersey, UK, JE1 2BP, St Helier
Cayman Islands
Grand Cayman
P.O. Box 636, Buckingham Square, 720 West Bay Road, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, KY1-1107, George Town
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Baker & Partners Welcomes Meenaa Azmayesh in the Cayman Islands.
Leading offshore law firm Baker & Partners has welcomed Meenaa Azmayesh as a Senior Litigator in the Cayman Islands. Meenaa specialises in complex cross-border commercial and civil disputes, fraud & asset recovery, and insolvency litigation.
AI - The Quiet Erosion of Privilege
Artificial Intelligence tools offer unprecedented speed in document review, contract drafting, and legal research, but they simultaneously introduce a critical vulnerability to the legal industry’s most sacred tenet: legal privilege.
Baker & Partners Appoints Eltin Ryle as Counsel in the BVI
Leading offshore law firm Baker & Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Eltin Ryle as Counsel to the growing BVI office. Eltin specialises in complex dispute resolution and regulatory matters, having previously worked at the BVI’s largest litigation practice.
Explaining updates to the Jersey Trusts Law
The Trusts (Jersey) Amendment Law 2026 (the Amendment Law) was adopted by the States on 12 December 2025 and, having been approved by the Privy Council on 10 March 2026, came into effect on 20 March 2026. It is the eighth set of amendments to the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 (the Trust Law).
Baker & Partners appoints Natascha Steiner-Smith as Partner in Cayman
Natascha's appointment as Partner in Cayman marks a significant step in the growth of the firm in the Caribbean.
Baker & Partners expands commercial disputes offering with new Senior Associate and Associate
Baker & Partners announces two new hires, Senior Associate Olena Golovtchouk and Associate Nina Roheman, to its growing office in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
Baker & Partners strengthens multi-jurisdictional disputes team with three Senior Associates
Leading offshore law firm Baker & Partners has welcomed three Senior Associates across its Jersey, London and British Virgin Islands offices, reflecting the firm’s continued investment in experienced dispute resolution talent and supporting its continued growth in offshore and multi-jurisdictional w
Stephen Baker becomes the first Jersey Chair of a committee of the International Bar Association
First Jersey Chair of International Bar Association’s global Asset Recovery Committee appointed and it is Stephen Baker, the Global Managing Partner of Baker & Partners.
Baker & Partners appoints commercial litigator Fleur O’Driscoll to grow its footprint in offshore di
Leading offshore law firm Baker & Partners has welcomed Fleur O’Driscoll as Partner. This appointment comes at a time when the firm is increasingly supporting clients in Asia with disputes involving significant offshore jurisprudence.
Landmark Ruling: Restoration of a Dissolved BVI Company Beyond Statutory Limitation Period
Baker & Partners (BVI) Secures Landmark Ruling Allowing Restoration of a Dissolved BVI Company Beyond the Statutory Limitation Period
Baker & Partners secure the first DPA in Jersey
Baker & Partners in conjunction with Baker Regulatory Services Limited have successfully negotiated Jersey’s first deferred prosecution agreement following the introduction of the Criminal Justice (Deferred prosecution Agreements (Jersey) Law 2023 that came into force on the 3rd of March 2023.
Continued growth at Baker & Partners in the Cayman Islands and London
Leading offshore law firm Baker & Partners has welcomed Jennifer Colegate as Partner in the Cayman Islands. In addition to Jennifer’s appointment, Tara Liao has joined the firm's London office to support clients in cross border disputes.
Baker & Partners celebrates milestone year
Baker & Partners is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2004, by Jersey Advocate Stephen Baker, the law firm has grown significantly since inception and now spans across four locations. To mark 20 years, the firm have announced a commitment to invest £20,000 in charitable causes.
Baker & Partners Lynne Gregory admitted as a solicitor in the BVI
Baker & Partners Lynne Gregory admitted as a solicitor of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court for the Territory of the Virgin Islands. Partner Lynne Gregory’s swearing-in strengthens the firm's team, presence and commitment to the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
Baker & Partners Welcomes Meenaa Azmayesh in the Cayman Islands.
Leading offshore law firm Baker & Partners has welcomed Meenaa Azmayesh as a Senior Litigator in the Cayman Islands. Meenaa specialises in complex cross-border commercial and civil disputes, fraud & asset recovery, and insolvency litigation.
AI - The Quiet Erosion of Privilege
Artificial Intelligence tools offer unprecedented speed in document review, contract drafting, and legal research, but they simultaneously introduce a critical vulnerability to the legal industry’s most sacred tenet: legal privilege.
Baker & Partners Appoints Eltin Ryle as Counsel in the BVI
Leading offshore law firm Baker & Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Eltin Ryle as Counsel to the growing BVI office. Eltin specialises in complex dispute resolution and regulatory matters, having previously worked at the BVI’s largest litigation practice.
Explaining updates to the Jersey Trusts Law
The Trusts (Jersey) Amendment Law 2026 (the Amendment Law) was adopted by the States on 12 December 2025 and, having been approved by the Privy Council on 10 March 2026, came into effect on 20 March 2026. It is the eighth set of amendments to the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 (the Trust Law).
Baker & Partners appoints Natascha Steiner-Smith as Partner in Cayman
Natascha's appointment as Partner in Cayman marks a significant step in the growth of the firm in the Caribbean.
Baker & Partners expands commercial disputes offering with new Senior Associate and Associate
Baker & Partners announces two new hires, Senior Associate Olena Golovtchouk and Associate Nina Roheman, to its growing office in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
Baker & Partners strengthens multi-jurisdictional disputes team with three Senior Associates
Leading offshore law firm Baker & Partners has welcomed three Senior Associates across its Jersey, London and British Virgin Islands offices, reflecting the firm’s continued investment in experienced dispute resolution talent and supporting its continued growth in offshore and multi-jurisdictional w
Stephen Baker becomes the first Jersey Chair of a committee of the International Bar Association
First Jersey Chair of International Bar Association’s global Asset Recovery Committee appointed and it is Stephen Baker, the Global Managing Partner of Baker & Partners.
Baker & Partners appoints commercial litigator Fleur O’Driscoll to grow its footprint in offshore di
Leading offshore law firm Baker & Partners has welcomed Fleur O’Driscoll as Partner. This appointment comes at a time when the firm is increasingly supporting clients in Asia with disputes involving significant offshore jurisprudence.
Landmark Ruling: Restoration of a Dissolved BVI Company Beyond Statutory Limitation Period
Baker & Partners (BVI) Secures Landmark Ruling Allowing Restoration of a Dissolved BVI Company Beyond the Statutory Limitation Period
Baker & Partners secure the first DPA in Jersey
Baker & Partners in conjunction with Baker Regulatory Services Limited have successfully negotiated Jersey’s first deferred prosecution agreement following the introduction of the Criminal Justice (Deferred prosecution Agreements (Jersey) Law 2023 that came into force on the 3rd of March 2023.
Continued growth at Baker & Partners in the Cayman Islands and London
Leading offshore law firm Baker & Partners has welcomed Jennifer Colegate as Partner in the Cayman Islands. In addition to Jennifer’s appointment, Tara Liao has joined the firm's London office to support clients in cross border disputes.
Baker & Partners celebrates milestone year
Baker & Partners is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2004, by Jersey Advocate Stephen Baker, the law firm has grown significantly since inception and now spans across four locations. To mark 20 years, the firm have announced a commitment to invest £20,000 in charitable causes.
Baker & Partners Lynne Gregory admitted as a solicitor in the BVI
Baker & Partners Lynne Gregory admitted as a solicitor of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court for the Territory of the Virgin Islands. Partner Lynne Gregory’s swearing-in strengthens the firm's team, presence and commitment to the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
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