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Collas Crill

Offshore: Dispute Resolution

UK Guide 2026 : Guernsey

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Collas Crill

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Offshore: Dispute Resolution - Guernsey

Band 2

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 multi-jurisdictional disputes and asset recovery matters. The team is frequently retained to provide regulatory advice. It is also regularly called upon to act in insolvency and liquidation-related disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Collas Crill represented Rashad Abdullayev in proceedings against Apex, a Guernsey trust company.

Strengths

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  • Collas Crill are knowledgeable in the law, creative and think outside the box to achieve results.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Adkins
    Michael Adkins

    Michael Adkins

    Michael Adkins leads Collas Crill's insolvency and contentious risk and regulatory teams. He is noted for his work advising regulators, companies and individuals on regulatory disputes. His commercial litigation practice also includes working with clients on contentious insolvency matters.

    • Michael is a brilliant advocate and is really impressive in court. He is very calm under pressure.

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    • Michael Adkins is very knowledgeable and a valuable part of the team.

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  • Ben Havard
    Ben Havard

    Ben Havard

    Ben Havard operates a noteworthy trust-focused practice where he advises both trustees and beneficiaries on contentious matters.
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  • Christian Hay
    Christian Hay

    Christian Hay

    Christian Hay is head of the firm's disputes team in Guernsey. He is an experienced trusts litigator who often acts in cross-border disputes. His clients include trustees and beneficiaries. He is an accredited mediator and qualified arbitrator.

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  • David O'Hanlon
    David O'Hanlon

    David O'Hanlon

    David O'Hanlon advises clients on disputes both internationally and domestically, and is noted for his experience handling both trusts and liquidation matters.

    • David O'Hanlon is strategically strong and good at thinking of creative angles and taking into account the commercial realities of the case. He is a real pleasure to work with and technically great.

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  • Gareth Bell
    Gareth Bell

    Gareth Bell

    Gareth Bell is the managing partner of Collas Crill's Guernsey office and is sought after for his expertise in financial services disputes. He regularly represents clients in matters relating to trusts and breach of fiduciary duty.

    • Gareth Bell is excellent; he's smart, calm, knowledgeable, dependable and a good person to have on your team.

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