About
Provided by Babbé LLP
Our dispute resolution practice is widely recognised for the provision of pragmatic and commercially driven solutions. We have a consistent track record of acting on leading and landmark cases in Guernsey.
From mediation to trial advocacy, we seek to resolve matters quickly and effectively, and provide advice to clients considering and protecting their best interests and privacy.
Our team works across the full range of commercial activity, but with a particular focus on finance-related matters and is widely acknowledged for its expertise in fields including contentious trust litigation, investment fund litigation, commercial fraud, insolvency, and professional indemnity.
Babbé took the lead role in the defence of the Carlyle Capital Corporation litigation. The six-month trial (biggest ever claim and trial in Guernsey) led to the dismissal of all 187 claims. We successfully acted for the executive director defendants. The liquidators of CCC appealed the Royal Court judgment to the Guernsey Court of Appeal. In a recent judgment, that Court again dismissed all claims against the directors. Babbé has again acted for the successful executive directors in Carlyle.
Act for the English High Court appointed receivers of the Libyan Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Libya, involving complex matters of trust and international sanctions law. Also acts for the administrators of BSG Recourses Limited, the largest administration in Guernsey legal history.
Chambers Review
Babbé offers a high-calibre litigation group with a highly regarded team of Guernsey advocates who regularly litigate in court. The firm works with both plaintiffs and defendants on contentious insolvency and negligence claims. It counts a sizeable number of major financial institutions and local trust companies among its roster of clients. The team is also capable of handling regulatory issues.
Work Highlights
- Babbé continued to advise PwC on its defence of a negligence claim relating to its role as auditor of the Providence investment fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Babbé adopt a very focused approach and this leads to a very efficient process."
"Babbé are outstanding. The partners we deal with have been exceptional."
"The team have clear experience and knowledge in the matter at hand and have been resourceful in putting together our case."
"The team at Babbé have a very strong commercial understanding and in-depth experience and knowledge of very complex legal matters. Their advice has been excellent."
"Babbé adopt a very focused approach and this leads to a very efficient process."
"Babbé are outstanding. The partners we deal with have been exceptional."
"The team have clear experience and knowledge in the matter at hand and have been resourceful in putting together our case."
"The team at Babbé have a very strong commercial understanding and in-depth experience and knowledge of very complex legal matters. Their advice has been excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Nick Robison is managing partner of Babbé. He is adept at handling matters within the trusts field. He offers additional capability in advising companies on general commercial litigation matters.
"Nick is an exceptional individual who has a sharp focus on outcome."
"Nick practises excellent client service with exceptionally strong commercial awareness."
"Nick demonstrates excellence in his dedication, strategic thinking and sound judgement: he truly is a first-class litigator and an honourable man. He has great instinct and works incredibly hard."
Todd McGuffin is a partner and head of dispute resolution at Babbé. He is recognised for his corporate insolvency-focused disputes practice. He also ably assists clients with trust disputes.
"He is charming, all over the law and detail and wants to get best deal for clients."
"Todd's knowledge, service levels and commercial awareness are exceptional. He's always outstanding."
"He's a tenacious, determined, thorough advocate."
Ranked Lawyers at
Babbé LLP
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Industries
Provided by Babbé LLP
Financial Services, Fiduciary and Corporate administration, Investment Funds, Banking and Corporate Finance, Audit and Accounting