Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution - Jersey
What the Team is Known For
Mourant has a high-calibre practice group that regularly advises on complex commercial disputes. It has a strong bench of litigators that assists clients with trust litigation, company disputes and contentious insolvency and restructuring matters. The firm acts for a substantial client list consisting of many blue-chip companies. The practice is noted for its ability to advise on cross-border disputes, particularly those involving Caribbean jurisdictions.
Strengths
Mourant provides high-quality and incisive advice, to good effect. They have many talented and effective partners who are leaders in their respective fields.
The dispute resolution and private wealth teams work together seamlessly and have incredible depth of knowledge and practical wisdom, making them the ideal firm to engage on trust-related matters.
They are an excellent law firm, with the necessary bench strength and excellent client service. They give careful consideration to the matter and devise a good holistic litigation strategy.
They are technically astute, responsive and thoroughly good lawyers. They have a deep team with excellent junior staff.
Work Highlights
Mourant acted for the government of Greece in relation to its role as beneficiary of the Constantin Mattas Will Trust.
Notable practitioners
Jonathan has an excellent manner with clients.
Jonathan is probably the best advocate at the Jersey Bar: he's the first one you want to call.
Jonathan and Bruce Lincoln are among the best offshore lawyers out there.
Jonathan is an outstanding lawyer.
Jonathan Speck is the top of his field: his reputation both in Jersey and globally is virtually unrivalled.
Bruce is an absolutely brilliant lawyer. He is very calm, and good at listening to your concerns and distilling them into clear advice. The court looks to him as to what the position is in the law.
Bruce is among some of the best offshore lawyers out there.
Justin Harvey-Hills maintains a well-regarded, broad commercial practice and is frequently sought after for his expertise in high-value trusts and tax matters.
Justin is an excellent lawyer and very nice to work with.
Mathew Cook is highly reputed for his commercial litigation and insolvency prowess. He frequently acts for clients in multi-jurisdictional proceedings and possesses an impressive command of the Jersey regulatory system.
Mathew is technically strong, great to work with and very effective.
Mathew's regulatory experience and expertise adds real strength to the dispute resolution team.
Mathew is a pragmatic litigator and an exceptional lawyer.
Mathew is extremely cerebral and practical, which is a rare combination. He walks the line perfectly between the law and the business side of things.
Stephen Alexander is practice leader of Mourant's litigation department. He has a burgeoning practice where he is noted for his strength in insolvency matters. He provides additional expertise in contentious trusts claims.
Stephen is incredibly knowledgeable, charismatic, eloquent, persuasive, commercial and a good communicator. He is an absolute pleasure to work with.