Trusts - Guernsey
What the team is known for
Carey Olsen advises on complex contentious and non-contentious trust matters, and is regarded as a leading firm in the jurisdiction.
Strengths
"The Carey Olsen team are always solution-focused and look to provide user-friendly advice that can be implemented in a practical manner."
"Carey Olsen has a very experienced and client-friendly team."
"They are very strong at handling challenging situations, looking at the issues from all angles - client, trustee, commercial, regulatory, etc - to advise on the best way forward to fulfil our obligations and mitigate risks as far as possible."
Notable practitioners
Russell Clark leads the firm's Guernsey trusts and private wealth practice, and is well known for handling contentious and non-contentious estate, succession and trust matters. "Russell is a top trust professional with many years' experience." "Russell is incredibly bright. He's intelligent, approachable and straightforward." "Russell is at the top of his game; for anything complex, Russell is a lawyer you would turn to."
Konrad Friedlaender is a consultant at the firm who advises on complex cross-border trusts matters, as well as employee benefit schemes and pensions. He is particularly well regarded for his technical expertise. "Konrad brings a practical and balanced approach to all issues and can see things from many angles - fiduciary, commercial, and regulatory. He is also an excellent diplomat who can help defuse challenging situations." "Konrad is just fantastic - one of the most knowledgeable and thoughtful, considered lawyers around." "Konrad is very experienced and hard-working."
Natasha Kapp advises on a broad range of trusts matters, including formations and restructurings. "Natasha is absolutely brilliant. She always provides the best solution to any problem." "Natasha is very thorough and will look at all angles when you go to her for advice. She is very knowledgeable and reliable."
Patricia Montgomery advises local and international clients on the structuring and administration of trusts. Montgomery was promoted to partner in 2023. "Patricia is a really impressive individual." "Patricia is technically strong."
