Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Dispute Resolution - Guernsey
What the Team is Known For
Collas Crill acts for trust and investment managers and financial institutions on a full range of contentious matters. The firm offers strong additional credentials in multijurisdictional disputes and asset recovery matters. The team is frequently retained to provide regulatory advice. It is also regularly called upon to act on insolvency and liquidation-related disputes.
Strengths
They were very reactive, explained in layman's terms when necessary and understood the needs of the client as well as exploring all possible routes to move forward.
Very good technical experts providing solid, reliable advice. It's a strong, effective team that is always available with a strong support network within their office.
We value Collas Crill's commercial pragmatism and open-minded approach to the value they provide.
Collas Crill are extremely responsive and professional. The team are very good at considering the commercial aspects of their advice and demonstrating a keen understanding of their clients.
Work Highlights
Collas Crill acted for Moro Sphinx and its liquidator on its compulsory winding-up application.
Notable practitioners
Michael is always on hand to advise and I have been impressed by his technical knowledge of the law and the way in which this is applied to the circumstances on which he is instructed.
Michael is astute, knowledgeable and an effective negotiator.
Michael is always very good, thoughtful and pays great attention to detail. He knows Guernsey law inside-out.
Ben is a very good advocate, with a smooth and persuasive style.
He seems very good with clients and is very efficient.
Christian is first-class.
Christian is a fun, outgoing person who is very senior at the firm and is also very commercial.
David O'Hanlon advises clients in disputes both internationally and domestically, with experience in both trusts and liquidation matters.
Gareth is an excellent lawyer who is technically able, personable and commercially aware.
Gareth Bell is technically knowledgeable and provides strategic advice.