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Mourant

Offshore: Employment

UK Guide 2026 : Guernsey

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Our Guernsey Employment team advises the island's major employers, both international and local financial institutions and sectors including: trusts and funds, banking, regulation, retail, telecommunications, hospitality and leisure, online gaming, maritime, aviation and construction, and act for company directors and senior executives, when not conflicted.

The breadth of the Mourant Employment practice, in comparison to other firms, is substantial. We advise on a large range of employment law issues including but not limited to:

  • Contentious proceedings, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment
  • Litigation outside of the Employment Tribunal, including in the Royal Court and arbitration
  • Policy and contract reviews to ensure compliance with legislation and general health checks
  • Senior exits
  • Employee benefits, pensions and share plans
  • Redundancies, re-organisations and restructures, secondments, consultancy agreements
  • Maternity, maternity support and adoption leave rights, flexible working
  • Alleged criminal activity by employees
  • Internationally mobile employees
  • Guernsey population management law and immigration

Chambers Review

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Offshore: Employment - Guernsey

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Mourant has a strong employment practice group that boasts expertise in areas such as immigration, business restructuring and contract disputes. It regularly handles tribunal proceedings relating to unfair dismissals. The department also acts on behalf of senior individuals, including company directors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mourant advised Titan Wealth Services on its acquisition of Ravencroft's wealth management business and related employee novation process.

Strengths

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  • Mourant is approachable and truly listens to what you have to say before deciding on the best course of advice. The team have a strong understanding of our unique business needs.

    Offshore: Employment respondentUK

  • Mourant's knowledge is extremely valuable and the team can break down matters into simple language. They are always able to respond promptly, which means we can handle issues in a timely manner.

    Offshore: Employment respondentUK

  • Mourant takes the time to understand the impacts on our business before providing well-considered responses. It's clear they are experts in the law and always up to date on changes in the industry.

    Offshore: Employment respondentUK

  • Mourant can handle complex employment matters that require creative thinking and tailored advice.

    Offshore: Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Rachel Guthrie
    Rachel Guthrie

    Rachel Guthrie

    Rachel Guthrie has a growing practice advising clients with regard to both contentious and non-contentious matters. Her clients include a range of banks and other corporate entities.

    • Rachel always takes time to understand our queries and the impacts on the business before considering a legal position. As a result her advice is practical and well considered.

      Offshore: Employment respondentUK

    • Rachel Guthrie is exceptionally proactive, strategic, tactical and balanced in her advice.

      Offshore: Employment respondentUK

    • Rachel Guthrie is very knowledgeable and her advice is set out in a straightforward manner, allowing us to understand and ensure we are implementing changes or handling situations correctly.

      Offshore: Employment respondentUK
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  • Hana Plsek
    Hana Plsek

    Hana Plsek

    Hana Plsek is a counsel in the Mourant employment team. She works with clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

    • Hana has in-depth knowledge in the employment field and provides sound advice.

      Offshore: Employment respondentUK

    • Hana Plsek always provides an excellent level of service with sound advice.

      Offshore: Employment respondentUK
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