UK Guide 2026 : Jersey
Ranked Individual
Provided by Dickinson Gleeson
Dickinson Gleeson is a Jersey-based firm focused predominantly on litigation and dispute resolution.
We have been involved in much of the most complex and high-value litigation in Jersey of the past ten years. We are highly experienced in a wide range of commercial litigation, including in particular trust litigation, company litigation, fraud and asset-tracing, insolvency, and regulatory matters.
Led by James Gleeson, the team comprises 3 partners, and 5 other fee earners at various levels. We operate on a conflict free basis and are independent of any trust company – one of the only leading law firms in Jersey to remain so. We have a partner-led culture which allows us to give prompt, accessible and tailored advice based on the fullest understanding of our clients’ complex structures and situations.
We act for a range of clients from large corporations, financial institutions, and trust companies, to individuals, both HNW and those with lesser resources. In relation to the latter, we are experienced at working with litigation funders to fund litigation where appropriate. We also advise and act for directors, trustees, liquidators and other office holders in relation to their duties. We regularly work in partnership with international law firms – the structure of the firm lends itself to a collaborative approach and to cost efficient results.
Provided by Chambers
Dickinson Gleeson is a boutique litigation firm that advises both plaintiffs and defendants on contentious trust, fraud, and asset tracing and freezing matters. It also works on wider commercial disputes, including shareholder actions and contentious insolvency work. The firm's clients include financial institutions and trust companies. It offers substantive experience handling cross-border and multijurisdictional disputes.
Provided by Chambers
They offer extremely meticulous and practical advice. This approach is extremely helpful, allowing us to better weigh the situations and repercussions of legal actions. They are always one step ahead.
They are true subject matter experts in Jersey and are experienced and knowledgeable in navigating the Royal Court of Jersey. The attorneys are highly accessible and work diligently around the clock.
They have a strong knowledge of understanding of our industry, which makes the discussion and action much faster and efficient.
Provided by Chambers
James is a very assured advocate.
James is a strong technical lawyer with good judgement.
James provides strong legal advice and has an incredible level of perception and anticipation in disputes and pre-litigation matters. His abilities and knowledge substantially improve the results.
James is extremely capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters and, as top professionals do, conveys a sense of having everything under control and being one step ahead of the situation.
James is super sensible. He plays it with a straight bat, which gets the trust of the court.
Head of Offshore: Dispute Resolution
Provided by Dickinson Gleeson
Craig Swart
Guillaume Staal
Jonathan Barham
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