Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution - Guernsey
What the Team is Known For
Mourant enjoys an outstanding reputation in dispute resolution, drawing from a global team of experts to offer advice on complex and cross-border cases. The team is relied upon for its wealth of experience in financial, regulatory and commercial litigation. Its further areas of expertise include trust disputes and insolvency matters. The firm is frequently called upon by banks to handle issues including freezing orders, injunctions and investigations.
Strengths
Mourant distinguish themselves through their highly skilful and intellectual approach, coupled with a deep and loyal commitment to pursuing every argument.
Mourant know how to present cases in the best way in anticipation of possible litigation and in order to maximise chances to win. They know how to handle complex litigation and are very responsive.
Mourant is a market leader and specialises in litigation and insolvency-related matters. The firm has an excellent reputation in the local market.
Mourant is a top-tier firm offering expertise in everything you may need. I've been impressed by their breadth, knowledge, expertise and client service; they are world-class.
Work Highlights
Mourant represented a former non-executive director in a regulatory proceeding brought by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.
Notable practitioners
John Greenfield utilises his great depth of experience to advise clients on contentious trust matters.
John Greenfield couples his significant legal expertise with commercial awareness and knowledge of developments in the local and regulatory markets, which allows him to provide invaluable advice.
Christopher Edwards is a partner in Mourant's litigation and dispute resolution practice. He advises clients on a wide variety of matters, including trust disputes and regulatory matters.
Christopher Edwards is exceptionally strategic and one of the best advocates in Guernsey.
Christopher is a very experienced litigator who truly knows Guernsey law and has expertise in cross-border disputes. He is our go-to for complex litigation, and his strategy is very impressive.
Jeremy Wessel is an excellent advocate, a creative thinker and very good strategically.
Jeremy is one of the best advocates in Guernsey and has a lot of experience.
Abel Lyall provides clients with pragmatic and sensible advice. He does a very good job and we rate him highly.
Abel is very experienced and knowledgeable. He's a clear thinker - rational and excellent at seeing through complex situations and coming up with solutions.
Abel Lyall is highly professional, gives sharp advice and knows how to guide clients through complex situations.
Gordon Dawes provides exquisitely conceived, deeply thought-through and powerfully delivered written advice and advocacy.