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Offshore: Trusts - Jersey
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.
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Strengths
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The service levels at Mourant are outstanding. They have a good knowledge of the law and understanding of client circumstances.
The Mourant team are intellectually strong and strategically astute. It is a market leader.
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Mourant are the go-to firm for trust companies facing information requests. They match a pragmatic approach to meeting the clients' needs with a high-level understanding of the legal issues involved.
Mourant is my go-to in Jersey. The firm is very responsive and has a brilliant reputation in the market.
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Mourant have clear expertise in their field. They combine commercial pragmatism with technical rigour.
The service levels at Mourant are outstanding. They have a good knowledge of the law and understanding of client circumstances.
The Mourant team are intellectually strong and strategically astute. It is a market leader.
Mourant are the go-to firm for trust companies facing information requests. They match a pragmatic approach to meeting the clients' needs with a high-level understanding of the legal issues involved.
Mourant is my go-to in Jersey. The firm is very responsive and has a brilliant reputation in the market.
Mourant have clear expertise in their field. They combine commercial pragmatism with technical rigour.
Notable Practitioners
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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 excellent. It is unbelievable how quickly he picks things up.
You can expect Jonathan Speck to be involved in any big trust case. He is very good at managing the court.
Jonathan Speck has stage presence like an actor in court. He is a star and he holds the court's ear like very few others can.
Jonathan Speck is probably the best advocate at the Jersey Bar.
Edward Devenport
Edward Devenport is an experienced trusts lawyer and is well regarded for his practice.
Edward Devenport is so clear in meetings and distils very complex issues into key points that the client cares about.
Edward Devenport is first-rate across the board.
Edward Devenport has outstanding service and is solutions-driven.
Edward Devenport really stands out. His advice is clear, efficiently given and practical. He is also good on the commercial side. I would rate him very highly.
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 extremely capable and meticulous. He handles complex matters with ease, and working with him is always a pleasant experience.
Fred Milner is extremely approachable and a very safe pair of hands.
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 dedicated, hard-working and knowledgeable.
Chiara Mundy
Chiara Mundy is a senior associate at Mourant, and advises clients on trusts, foundations and wealth structuring.
Chiara Mundy is really good at drafting documents, engaging with you and highlighting potential issues.
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