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Mourant

Offshore: Trusts

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Jersey


Mourant

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Offshore: Trusts - Jersey

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Mourant is a recognised Jersey practice for offshore trust matters. The team is experienced in contentious and non-contentious matters.

Strengths

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  • The team at Mourant provided excellent service. They demonstrated detailed knowledge and a strong understanding of the complexities surrounding the matter in hand, not only from a legal perspective but also with a clear appreciation of the personal considerations involved.

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  • Mourant is the perfect firm for handling complex matters since they have the cross-border experience for assisting international clients.

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  • Mourant is a very well-organised, efficient and highly skilled team. They are good at bringing young lawyers up through the ranks and providing them with a solid career path.

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  • Mourant gives detailed and client-centric advice. They recognise the particular circumstances and needs of the client and take those into consideration when crafting the legal strategy.

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  • The non-contentious and dispute resolution teams at Mourant work seamlessly together, meaning that they deliver consistently thoughtful, high-quality outcomes that add real value.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsJonathan Speck
    Star IndividualsJonathan Speck

    Jonathan Speck

    Jonathan Speck is a standout lawyer in Jersey who is well regarded for his skill as a litigator and courtroom advocate. He is senior partner at Mourant, and is engaged in both contentious and non-contentious trusts work.

    • Jonathan Speck is the best advocate in Jersey, and he is very good at the largest and most complicated contentious trust disputes.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jonathan Speck is one of the most respected lawyers in trust litigation in Jersey. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience.

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    • Jonathan Speck is a star of the market. His view is always a plus in complex matters. He has great experience and good sense. He supports clients by suggesting options that are aligned with the interests of the clients and their mindset.

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    • Jonathan Speck is the best Jersey lawyer. He is the leader and he has the ear of the court.

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    • Jonathan Speck is a tremendous advocate with a wealth of experience. He can be trusted with the most complex of problems and is particularly good at balancing considerations across jurisdictions. He also has great presentation skills.

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  • Band 1Bruce Lincoln
    Band 1Bruce Lincoln

    Bruce Lincoln

    Bruce Lincoln is the global practice leader for litigation and dispute resolution at Mourant, and he advises on all aspects of contentious trust work. He is well regarded for his calm demeanour and approach to contentious trust matters.

    • Bruce Lincoln consistently demonstrates an excellent understanding of the relevant legislation and a sound, well-considered approach to advising on litigious matters relating to Jersey offshore structures.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Bruce Lincoln is a talented lawyer who cuts to the centre of the issue quickly. He is adept at guiding clients through complex matters and has an excellent level of knowledge for the cases he is involved in.

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    • Bruce Lincoln is one of the best in the industry, in my opinion. He has an excellent work ethic, is a team player and his technical expertise is outstanding.

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    • Bruce Lincoln is an effective litigator, intelligent and sensible. Clients are always in safe hands with Bruce.

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    • Bruce Lincoln is a high-level lawyer. He practices litigation in trust matters but he has a unique understanding of wealth and succession planning. He is very precise and well organised and supports clients in adopting the best decisions, providing all viewpoints and insights.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Edward Devenport
    Band 1Edward Devenport

    Edward Devenport

    Edward Devenport is an experienced trusts lawyer and is well regarded for his practice.

    • Edward Devenport has excellent technical knowledge and problem-solving ability. He is very commercial and skilled in difficult situations.

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    • Ed Devenport is a true subject matter expert. He is proactive and responsive to our needs, providing considered and practical advice.

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    • Ed Devenport is great at understanding complex matters, thinking outside the box and identifying creative solutions.

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    • Ed Devenport is outstanding.

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    • Ed Devenport is very highly regarded, and he is always proactively looking for solutions. His advice is always accurate, and overall he is a pleasure to deal with.

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  • Band 2Fred Milner
    Band 2Fred Milner

    Fred Milner

    Fred Milner is counsel in Mourant's international trusts and private client team. Milner specialises in matters relating to succession and family governance, as well as family office structuring.

    • Fred Milner is a joy to work with.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Fred Milner is a great technician. I have worked with him for drafting complex trusts, and his work has been always precise and clean.

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    • Fred Milner is an exceptional adviser. He is very thorough and considerate in all aspects of planning. He takes the time to explain concepts and considerations clearly and is very sophisticated in his thinking.

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  • Band 2Justin Harvey-Hills
    Band 2Justin Harvey-Hills

    Justin Harvey-Hills

    Justin Harvey-Hills is an experienced advocate within Mourant's litigation and dispute resolution department in Jersey. His clients include trustees and beneficiaries and he regularly appears on applications to the Royal Court of Jersey.

    • Justin Harvey-Hills is a fantastic lawyer for trust litigation; he is very knowledgeable and reliable.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Justin Harvey-Hills is an impressive advocate.

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  • Band 2Katie Hooper
    Band 2Katie Hooper

    Katie Hooper

    Katie Hooper is the practice leader of litigation and dispute resolution at Mourant in Jersey. She has built a strong contentious trusts team at the firm, particularly at partner level.

    • Katie Hooper is an outstanding lawyer. She is highly intelligent, practical, effective and excellent in court.

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    • Katie Hooper is a highly accomplished litigator and an outstanding leader. She has built a strong, cohesive team around her which is a testament to her leadership skills. Her advice is comprehensive and well judged, demonstrating her ability to anticipate issues and address every angle. She brings technical expertise and emotional intelligence to the table.

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    • Katie Hooper is excellent at court submissions. She is highly switched-on with great attention to detail. She is always a few steps ahead.

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  • Band 2Stephen Alexander
    Band 2Stephen Alexander

    Stephen Alexander

    Stephen Alexander is a partner in Mourant's litigation and dispute resolution team in Jersey. In the last 12 months, Stephen has represented various trustees before the Royal Court of Jersey.

    • Stephen Alexander makes the effort to know the client on all levels, and this enables him to be more empathetic to the cause.

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    • Stephen Alexander is brilliant.

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    • Stephen Alexander instils a great level of confidence in the advice provided.

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  • Band 2Will Burnell
    Band 2Will Burnell

    Will Burnell

    Will Burnell is a partner in Mourant's trust and private client team. He advises international clients on the establishment, management and termination of offshore trusts.

    • Will Burnell is smart and thoughtful.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Will Burnell is our go-to lawyer for Jersey trust planning and structuring matters. His advice is always useful and practical.

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    • Will Burnell is extremely knowledgeable and proactive. He is dedicated to working through solutions to our needs. He is totally committed.

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  • Associates to watchChiara Mundy
    Associates to watchChiara Mundy

    Chiara Mundy

    Chiara Mundy is a senior associate at Mourant, and advises clients on trusts, foundations and wealth structuring.

    • Chiara Mundy can turn around work quickly.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Chiara Mundy continues to grow as a lawyer and have good commercial awareness.

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    • Chiara Mundy is really hands-on, helpful and responsive when up against a deadline.

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  • Associates to watchKiara Brennan
    Associates to watchKiara Brennan

    Kiara Brennan

    Kiara Brennan is a senior associate at Mourant and an expert on trusts litigation matters.

    • Kiara Brennan is one of the best offshore-based associates I have worked with.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kiara Brennan is extremely bright, hard-working and approachable.

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