About

Provided by Appleby

  • Appleby Jersey’s Dispute Resolution group is recognised as a leader in its field. We hold particular expertise within trust litigation, fraud and asset tracing, corporate and commercial litigation, contentious insolvency and regulatory. ​
  • The group is able to draw from a large team of skilled lawyers and paralegal support in the resolution of various forms of commercial and civil disputes, whether through litigation or, where appropriate, arbitration, alternative dispute resolution and private hearings, on all matters of size and complexity. 
  • A number of our Partners and senior lawyers worked as commercial litigators in substantial City firms prior to joining Appleby.
  • The group works closely with the corporate and trust teams in Jersey, and also with the Dispute Resolution groups across Appleby’s ten jurisdictions.
  • At Appleby, our global presence allows us to provide timely and comprehensive legal advice at the time most critical to our clients. This includes providing British Virgin Islands (BVI) law advice in a European time-zone such as advising on the laws, rules, regulations and practices which govern the BVI.

Chambers Review

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Offshore: Dispute Resolution - Jersey

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Appleby draws upon the strength of its offshore trust group to offer in-depth expertise in international trust disputes, general commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The firm frequently acts on fraud-related issues including asset tracing and freezing order applications.

Work Highlights

  • Appleby acted for Hawk Lending Limited in the application for a just and equitable winding up of the Siena Group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Fraser Robertson
3
Fraser Robertson
3
Band 3
Fraser Robertson primarily advises trustees and beneficiaries with regard to contentious trust disputes. He also works with clients in professional negligence and contractual disputes.

Fraser expertly handles very sensitive matters with excellent knowledge and provides focused advice. I highly recommend him.

Fraser's strengths lie in his strategy and effectiveness in leading our work.

Fraser is very experienced and has a good knowledge of Jersey.

Niall MacDonald
3
Niall MacDonald
3
Band 3

Niall MacDonald is an experienced litigator and advises clients on commercial disputes, with particular expertise in employment, regulatory and trust disputes.

Niall is the type of lawyer you pick to work with because you know he'll deliver on time, he's smart, solutions-oriented and a pleasure to work with.

Niall is clever, commercial, sensible, really good on the law and understands the Jersey system inside and out. He's excellent.

Niall is an excellent lawyer. He never loses sight of the client's commercial interests and is always keen to ensure that the litigation strategy meets its wider aims.

3
Sam Williams
3
Band 3

Sam Williams has developed a commendable trust litigation-focused practice and regularly advises both trustees and trust companies. He also has expertise in other areas, including fraud and tax.

Sam consistently demonstrates his availability and dedication and adeptly navigates complex matters.

Sam is very commercially aware and client-friendly.

Sam is a breath of fresh air. He is technically very strong, pragmatic and a very clever individual. He looks at things from different angles, which I value a lot.

Lara Von Wildenrath
Lara Von Wildenrath
Associates to watch

Lara Von Wildenrath is noted by clients for her experience in areas including trust and shareholder disputes.

Lara is incredibly hard-working and diligent as a senior associate.

Lara is a great technical lawyer, is all across the brief and the law and is easy to work with in high-pressure scenarios.

Lara is an excellent associate at the firm and has fantastic knowledge and insight.

Lara is a great team player.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Jersey

Offshore: Dispute Resolution

Fraser Robertson
3
Fraser Robertson
3
Band 3
Niall MacDonald
3
Niall MacDonald
3
Band 3
3
Sam Williams
3
Band 3
Lara Von Wildenrath
Lara Von Wildenrath
Associates to watch

Members

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Erin Trimble-Cregeen

Lara von Wildenrath

Linda Helm

Michael Gradidge

Niall MacDonald

Sam Williams