About

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Ogier's Dispute Resolution team in Guernsey is led by partners Simon Davies and Mathew Newman. The team represents a wide range of clients, from banks and trust companies to corporate and commercial entities and high net worth individuals from across the globe. 


The expertise that Ogier's Dispute Resolution team in Guernsey has is reflected in the matters that it has worked on, many of which are reported, particularly in the trust and insolvency fields.

Notably, the Carlyle Group, Carlyle Investment Management and TCGH, represented by partner Simon Davies, won a civil case thought to be the largest in Guernsey's history, successfully defending claims including that its management of a Guernsey fund was in breach of duties alleged to be owed to it that led to total investment losses in the 2008 financial crash. The case – valued at well over £1 billion - is thought to be the largest in Guernsey's history by financial value, duration, and number of documents filed.


Ogier's Dispute Resolution team is also a key contributor to local practice, assisting in a variety of specific areas covered by other submissions in the fields of property, construction and planning and employment and immigration work.


Key contacts: Simon Davies and Mathew Newman

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Dispute Resolution - Guernsey

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What the Team is Known For

Ogier maintains a comprehensive litigation offering that regularly advises on trust litigation, fraud and contentious employment matters. The department is particularly noted for its expertise in insolvency matters, as it is experienced in handling a range of liquidation, administration-related and winding-up disputes. It is notable for both court litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods. Its clients include household names from the banking and professional services industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Ogier advised HSBC Private Bank in defence of claims seeking a declaration that funds held are not the proceeds of criminal conduct.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Davies
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Simon Davies
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Simon Davies is a leading Guernsey advocate who is highly respected for his work advising clients on insolvency, contentious trust and investment fund-related disputes.

Simon is the consummate professional and I can highly recommend him for any matters within in wide range of expertise.

Simon is sharp, strategic and affable, but steely when needed. 

Mathew Newman
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Mathew Newman
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Mathew Newman is head of Ogier's Guernsey dispute resolution team and is sought after by clients for his expertise in matters relating to insolvency, professional negligence and trusts.

Mathew has excellent strategic vision on contentious matters providing sound and relevant advice.

Mathew puts the work in, understands the issues and prepares properly.

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Sandie Lyne
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Up and Coming

Sandie Lyne is recognised for her broad disputes practice, though she has particularly notable expertise acting on trust-related disputes, and matters involving the financial sector.

Sandie is excellent in her advice, very thoughtful and also very strategic in her insights.

Heidi Sandy
Associates to watch

Heidi Sandy enjoys a growing reputation in the Guernsey disputes market, with particular expertise in trusts disputes.

She is efficient in trials, making sure that everything gets done. She showed valuable insights in some aspects of the case, particularly those containing Guernsey law elements.

Heidi provides excellent coverage with excellent service and knowledge.

Heidi is keen to come up with novel approaches and solutions.

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Simon Davies
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Simon Davies
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Band 1
Mathew Newman
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Mathew Newman
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Band 2
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Sandie Lyne
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Up and Coming
Heidi Sandy
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