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Dispute Resolution - Jersey
What the Team is Known For
Baker & Partners is a highly regarded boutique practice fielding a team of experienced courtroom advocates. It is considered a go-to firm for criminal and fraud cases. The firm offers additional proficiency in contentious trust work, acting for both trust management companies and beneficiaries. It is frequently instructed on behalf of high net worth families in addition to banking sector clients.
Strengths
"The team's responsiveness and client service are excellent."
Work Highlights
Baker & Partners represented the Government of Malaysia in the high-profile 1MDB fraud case.
Notable practitioners
Stephen Baker is a leading disputes specialist who ably advises clients on litigation relating to trusts and liquidations. He also works on fraud cases as well as related asset tracing.
"Stephen is one of the doyens of the fraud world."
"Stephen is a thought leader in the field."
William Redgrave is well respected for his work on corporate and commercial disputes, where he is sought after by a variety of clients including trust companies, high net worth individuals and company executives. He also acts for public bodies in their defence of judicial reviews.
"William Redgrave is a fantastic advocate. He really understands the local courts and procedures very well."
"William has a formidable brain."
Jared Dann is head of Appleby's dispute resolution department. He advises trustees, beneficiaries and other interested parties on a range of contentious trust matters including breach of fiduciary duty and asset tracing claims.
"We've been very impressed by Jared's advocacy in court. He is very well prepared and a very good team player on the Jersey law aspects of our case."
"If I have to use someone from Jersey, Jared is at the top of my list. He's an outstanding advocate, and his reputation with the local courts is good indeed. They are extremely receptive and trusting of him."
Simon Thomas sustains a noteworthy disputes practice where he primarily advises companies on corporate disputes. He offers additional capability with regard to fraud and trust matters.
"Simon is a dream to work with. His advocacy skills are excellent and he knows the law backwards."
"Simon is a very strong and gifted courtroom advocate."