Collas Crill, Dispute Resolution | Chambers Global Profile

About

Provided by Collas Crill

The Dispute Resolution team in Jersey is led by Damian James.

Contentious Trusts and Probate
Instructions on contentious and semi-contentious trust matters forms the majority of the Dispute Resolution team's work. Significant matters are often based around family disputes; winding up or partitioning of a trust; removal of a trustee or protector; or claims for breach of trust against the trustee.

Insolvency
Collas Crill's insolvency team is emerging as a market leader in the sector. The team, which has close relationships with the leading insolvency practitioners in Jersey, is often sought out when an innovative approach is required to achieve the client's goals and is known for its strong, clear advice in pressure situations.

Regulatory
Collas Crill's Risk and Regulatory Team is renowned as the leading regulatory team on Guernsey. Whilst the team's focus is naturally financial services matters, its expertise is both broad and deep, spanning non-contentious to highly contentious matters. This is reflected in the range and quality of its instructions.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Jersey

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Collas Crill houses a multifaceted practice group with a wide range of strengths, including general commercial and trust litigation. It is also equipped to handle regulatory investigations. The firm receives instructions from a wide variety of sources including individuals, corporations and onshore law firms.

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Work Highlights

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Collas Crill acted for Teneo on the Jersey aspects of the liquidation of Golden Sphinx.

Strengths

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With a team of highly skilled lawyers, Collas Crill have the depth of knowledge and experience necessary to handle complex legal matters and provide comprehensive solutions for their clients.

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The team deliver a very high quality of service and are always available.

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With a team of highly skilled lawyers, Collas Crill have the depth of knowledge and experience necessary to handle complex legal matters and provide comprehensive solutions for their clients.

Dispute Resolution respondent
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The team deliver a very high quality of service and are always available.

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Notable Practitioners

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Damian James

Head of Dispute Resolution

Band 2

Damian James principally advises clients with regard to trust and commercial litigation matters. He is regularly sought after by both trustees and companies.

Damian is highly commercial, combining a deep understanding of his area of expertise with a keen business acumen to provide practical and strategic advice to clients.

Damian is a very wise and reputed advocate.

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Nuno Santos-Costa

Band 2

Nuno Santos-Costa operates a well-regarded practice where he principally focuses on property work, as well as offering additional capability in trust matters.

Nuno is a brilliant cross-examiner.

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Simon Hurry

Band 3

Simon Hurry has a notable dispute resolution practice that sees him focus his expertise on insolvency and asset recovery.

Simon articulates key and complex matters very well.

Simon is an exceptional advocate. He is highly skilled, highly personable and thinks on his feet.

Simon is extremely personable and uses his common sense to find solutions for clients.

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Dan Boxall

Up and Coming

Dan Boxall assists clients with trust litigation as well as commercial disputes.

Dan is very accessible and responsive.

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James Sheedy

Up and Coming

James Sheedy provides strength in matters relating to trusts, including jurisdiction disputes and breach of trust claims. He regularly acts for trustees and beneficiaries.

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