Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution - Guernsey
What the Team is Known For
Full-service firm Bedell Cristin has a notable presence in multiple offshore jurisdictions. The firm is strong on insolvency and contentious trust work and is active on court proceedings relating to liquidation, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud matters. It offers a strong platform for clients in regulatory disputes. The practice frequently acts for trust companies, shareholders and financial services groups.
Strengths
Bedell Cristin has very capable, experienced and knowledgeable partners who are specialists in this area. They are very responsive and have a great team.
Bedell Cristin have excellent knowledge of the Guernsey court system and provide sensible advice that is mindful of commercial realities.
Work Highlights
Bedell Cristin represented JT (Guernsey) in an appeal against the Guernsey Competition & Regulatory Authority alleging collusion.
Notable practitioners
Alasdair Davidson leads the firm's litigation team in Guernsey. He operates a well-regarded practice that is primarily concentrated on trust and insolvency disputes.
Alasdair is very approachable and experienced, and he provides us with sensible commercial advice.
Alasdair Davidson is one of the best lawyers practising in Guernsey.
Alasdair Davidson is a strong advocate and highly knowledgeable.
Jon Barclay is noted for the breadth of his commercial disputes practice, advising on contentious trust and insolvency matters. He also assists clients with fraud claims as well as asset tracing.
Jon Barclay is very experienced, sensible and easy to work with.
Jon Barclay is very responsive and accurate in the advice he provides.