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

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Dispute Resolution - Guernsey

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Babbé has a high-calibre litigation group with a highly regarded team of Guernsey advocates who regularly litigate in court. It 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 clients. The team is also capable of handling regulatory issues.

Work Highlights

Provided by Babbé LLP

  • Babbé advised United States National Bank Association and Acis Capital Management LP on a dispute involving Acis, Joshua Terry, James Dondero and Highland Capital regarding high-value collateral loan obligations domiciled in the Cayman Islands.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nick Robison
2
Nick Robison
2
Band 2
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 extremely well organised, swift and very responsive. He is a lawyer with real grit.

Nick is very experienced and has the ear of the court. He is a good strategist on complicated matters.

Todd McGuffin
2
Todd McGuffin
2
Band 2
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.

Todd is a very experienced and robust advocate.

Martin Jones
3
Martin Jones
3
Band 3

Martin Jones advises clients in a range of matters, including the likes of shareholder disputes, liquidation and breach of fiduciary duty.

Martin is knowledgeable and helpful, providing an excellent level of advice and guidance in complex matters.

Martin has a strong grasp of the issues, excellent technical knowledge and ability, and has consistently provided clear, concise advice and guidance.

Ranked Lawyers at
Babbé LLP

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Guernsey

Dispute Resolution

Nick Robison
2
Nick Robison
2
Band 2
Todd McGuffin
2
Todd McGuffin
2
Band 2
Martin Jones
3
Martin Jones
3
Band 3

Members

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Industries

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Financial Services, Fiduciary and Corporate administration, Investment Funds, Banking and Corporate Finance, Audit and Accounting