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Carey Olsen

Offshore: Employment

UK Guide 2026 : Guernsey

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Our employment lawyers represent businesses across a broad range of industry sectors.

Our clients include financial institutions, commercial businesses, actuaries, pension consultants and trustees who come to us either on an ad hoc basis or who retain our services for ongoing advice.

We have the scale and expertise to resource heavyweight contentious employment disputes and tribunal matters and we can also support you and your business in non-contentious areas of work. We are well-versed in relation to large takeovers and business amalgamations and, as a full service firm, can provide support wherever you need it.

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Offshore: Employment - Guernsey

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Carey Olsen offers in-depth expertise across the Channel Islands, with strength across employment disputes and non-contentious matters. It calls upon a strong trusts and funds practice to provide expertise on pensions matters. The department regularly advises on the employment aspects of corporate transactions. As well as its employer-focused work, the team is also sought out by senior employees for advice on employment litigation.

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Strengths

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  • Carey Olsen's team are always available, and I welcome their approach. They always take the time to make sure we understand the ramifications of any decision and the reasons behind their advice.

    Offshore: Employment respondentUK

  • Carey Olsen is a tenacious leader in its field and a firm you want on your side. The experience shines through and the lawyers understand the nuances of the Guernsey employment market.

    Offshore: Employment respondentUK

  • I trust that through Carey Olsen's team, knowledge base and established collegiate networks, our requirements will be met to a high standard with a detailed and informed approach.

    Offshore: Employment respondentUK

  • Carey Olsen delivers a top-class discreet service with approachable staff that understand your needs in a fast and efficient manner. I recommend them for anyone requiring legal advice.

    Offshore: Employment respondentUK

  • Carey Olsen has a logical and systematic approach to handling complex matters, ensuring the appropriate level of diligence and governance is applied.

    Offshore: Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carly Parrott
    Carly Parrott

    Carly Parrott

    Drawing on a strong background of practising employment law internationally, Carly Parrott advises her clients on a wide variety of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious. She acts for both claimants and respondents.

    • Carly is a very strong lawyer who knows her subject matter inside-out. I have complete faith that she will achieve our goals.

      Offshore: Employment respondentUK

    • Carly Parrott puts me at ease and explains matters very well. She advises me every step of the way with clear and concise communication.

      Offshore: Employment respondentUK

    • Carly provides exceptional service and a knowledgeable perspective on technical matters. She has our best interests at the forefront of her work and uses language that is understandable to all.

      Offshore: Employment respondentUK

    • Carly Parrott is an excellent employment lawyer with great instincts managing cases. She is proactive, strategic and always a pleasure to work with.

      Offshore: Employment respondentUK
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  • Elaine Gray
    Elaine Gray

    Elaine Gray

    Elaine Gray is head of Carey Olsen's dispute resolution and litigation team. She advises employers on a variety of matters including executive dismissals and business restructuring.

    • Elaine Gray is a really knowledgeable and professional lawyer.

      Offshore: Employment respondentUK

    • Elaine Gray is a brilliant lawyer.

      Offshore: Employment respondentUK
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