Offshore: Trusts - Jersey
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What the Team is Known For
Carey Olsen specialises in trust matters in Jersey. It has a strong team for contentious and non-contentious Jersey trust structuring and is well regarded in the jurisdiction.

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Carey Olsen has one of the largest trusts and private wealth teams in the offshore world, and provides advice on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey to local and international clients and their advisers.
Our global reach, scale and experience mean that we are perfectly positioned to assist and advise on the most demanding and complex cases concerning wealth planning and asset protection as well as the more straightforward day-to-day instructions. We understand the longevity of trusts work, which is why we focus on building long-term relationships with our clients and their other advisers.
We represent professional trustees, private individuals and families, banks, financial institutions and charities from all over the world. International law firms and accountancy practices look to us for support on projects that require specialist advice on the laws and regulations of our jurisdictions.
Our lawyers work across a range of structures including private, corporate, charitable, purpose and commercial trusts, foundations, family offices, partnerships and companies.
With a fully integrated practice, we also represent trustees and beneficiaries in contentious matters and administrative applications that need to be made to the courts. Our contentious trust lawyers have appeared in many significant offshore trust cases to come before the courts, including representing clients before the Privy Council in the UK.
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Carey Olsen specialises in trust matters in Jersey. It has a strong team for contentious and non-contentious Jersey trust structuring and is well regarded in the jurisdiction.
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Carey Olsen has specialist knowledge, a friendly team and excellent serviceability.
Carey Olsen has a very strong team on both the contentious and non-contentious side of private client work.
Carey Olsen is attentive and communication is easy. They have a true understanding of client matters.
Carey Olsen is a service-oriented firm that prides itself on providing clients with clear and pragmatic advice. They have an almost unique ability to quickly distil complex contentious issues and provide comprehensive advice.
One of the attractions of using Carey Olsen is that the partners are skilled at drawing in their partners and associates with skills specific to complex matters. The firm's working practices are collaborative and cohesive.
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Alexa Saunders is a trusts lawyer in Jersey specialising in non-contentious matters. She is head of the trusts and private wealth team at Carey Olsen in Jersey and has a well-regarded practice.
Alexa Saunders is a pleasure to work with and provides a high-quality and responsive service.
Alexa Saunders stands out as an exceptional adviser. She is incredibly personable and approachable, while also bringing a very high level of technical knowledge to every matter she handles.
Alexa Saunders is absolutely willing to get out and see the client. She will go to their region and spend time with them. She is also extremely technically competent.
Alexa Saunders is always a delight to work with. She is an extremely capable lawyer who delivers exceptional advice supported by well-considered analysis.
Alexa Saunders is really collaborative, client-friendly and she can hold her own in contentious situations. She is able to navigate issues sensitively and still protect the client's position.
Andreas Kistler is a trust litigation and commercial dispute resolution specialist.
Andreas Kistler is an exceptionally approachable and effective adviser. Andreas has a very practical and solutions‑driven approach, which is particularly valuable when dealing with complex or nuanced matters.
Andreas Kistler is an exceptional lawyer. His capacity to analyse and distil the most complex of issues into meaningful and practical advice in quick order is nothing short of impressive, whether at his desk or in the courtroom. A frighteningly impressive legal brain, but engaging and a delight to work with.
I was very impressed with Andreas Kistler's level of knowledge and understanding.
Andreas Kistler navigates contentious matters adeptly and provides very considered and great-quality advice.
Robert Dobbyn handles trust advisory matters for wealthy clients. Dobbyn also assists with setting up and structuring private trust companies.
Robert Dobbyn is a very astute lawyer who communicates very well in written form and in person. Rob provides a highly responsive service and good-quality advice.
Robert Dobbyn has excellent service levels and a high level of expertise. He provides solutions, not problems, and always in a friendly manner. He's a pleasure to deal with.
Robert Dobbyn has a collaborative and efficient approach to complex matters. He is dependable and clear in providing advice.
Robert Dobbyn is reliable, commercially attuned and demonstrates a strong grasp of the nuances of our business. His advice is thoughtful and technically sound, and he consistently brings good commercial judgement to complex matters. Rob is a very capable and trusted adviser with solid insight into Jersey structuring work.
Robert Dobbyn is a superb lawyer, super-bright and technically brilliant but able to provide complex advice in a user-friendly way. He has an enviable client base.
Keith Dixon is engaged in a range of trusts work including establishment and restructuring. Much of his work is cross-border in scope.
Keith Dixon is an exceptionally well‑rounded adviser and a highly valued member of the Carey Olsen team. Keith combines strong technical expertise with a practical, solutions‑focused approach, and his advice is always succinct, well structured and thoughtfully considered.
Keith Dixon always gives solid advice.
Keith Dixon is very pragmatic in finding solutions.
Sarah Farrow is counsel at Carey Olsen and advises clients on a range of trusts and private wealth matters, including structuring and wealth planning.
Sarah Farrow is an excellent adviser and a real asset to the Carey Olsen team. Sarah brings a strong blend of technical capability, commercial awareness and practical judgement to every matter.
Carla Plater is a senior associate at Carey Olsen. She often handles high-value trust matters, including those that involve restructuring, cross-border tax disclosure and succession advice.
Carla Plater is an excellent lawyer who provides high-quality work and advice.
Carla Plater provides timeous delivery of all requests.
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Julie Currie
Sarah Farrow
Stephen Fitzgerald
Victoria Connolly
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Victoria Grogan
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