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Ogier

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Jersey

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Ogier's Dispute Resolution team in Jersey represents a wide range of clients, including significant financial institutions, corporate and commercial entities and high net worth individuals from across the globe. The team's expertise is reflected in the matters that it has worked on, many of which are reported particularly in the trust and insolvency fields. 

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: Nick Williams, James Angus, Damian Evans, Rebecca McNulty, and Oliver Passmore

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Dispute Resolution - Jersey

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Ogier has a comprehensive dispute resolution practice that advises on trust, employment, financial services and regulatory matters. Its clients include financial institutions, trust companies and private individuals. The firm is experienced in appearing in various courts as well as having additional strengths in alternative dispute resolution. It demonstrates further strength in relation to competition law matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Ogier represented Barclays Wealth Management Jersey on the liquidation of Barclays Investment Fund.

Strengths

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  • Ogier's team is top notch.

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  • Their ability to pull in the necessary skills when required has been demonstrated on numerous occasions. They respond at all times.

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  • The team work closely with you and they feel like a part of your team. The relationship they build with the client is excellent and really important given the nature of the work.

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  • Ogier are a strong team and extremely diligent. They can assimilate an enormous amount of material in a short space of time.

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  • They are very responsive and give clear and detailed strategic and practical advice in relation to various dynamics, Jersey legal process and options. They are cost aware, sensitive and available.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward Mackereth
    Edward Mackereth

    Edward Mackereth

    Edward Mackereth serves as Ogier's global managing partner and is sought after by clients primarily in relation to contentious trust matters.

    • Edward has a keen sense of what is required. He is bright, hard-working and easy to work with.

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    • Edward Mackereth is very impressive.

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  • Nick Williams
    Nick Williams

    Nick Williams

    Nick Williams operates a broad practice where he advises on both trust and general commercial litigation matters.

    • Nick Williams is very impressive. really hard-working, will get back to you very quickly and has a good instinct for things. He knows his local market very well.

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    • Nick is a first-class Jersey lawyer and a confident advocate.

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    • Nick is extremely calm, unflappable and has excellent judgement.

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  • Damian Evans
    Damian Evans

    Damian Evans

    Damian Evans principally advises clients with regard to contentious trust matters, acting for both trustees and beneficiaries.

    • Damian is exceptional. He is approaches complex matters with an empathy rarely seen in dispute resolution and he will not stop until he has found a resolution.

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    • Damian is my go-to trust advocate in Jersey. He is a very good advocate and knows this area inside-out.

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  • James Angus
    James Angus

    James Angus

    James Angus has built a reputation for his work in trust litigation. He has additional expertise in advising corporates in commercial disputes.

    • James Angus is very good on Jersey litigation and restructuring. When he has a difficult job to do he will remain calm.

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    • James is agile, on top of the law and can process vast documents into concise narratives for court. He is adept in responding to legal points.

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  • Oliver Passmore
    Oliver Passmore

    Oliver Passmore

    Oliver Passmore enjoys a strong reputation in complex trust matters and cross-border dispute resolution. He also has expertise in financial and fraud issues.

    • Oliver is very responsive and clear with clients.

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    • Oliver Passmore is also very, very good.

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    • Oliver is very knowledgeable. He truly listens and has a feel for cross-border issues, which is great.

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  • Rebecca McNulty
    Rebecca McNulty

    Rebecca McNulty

    Rebecca McNulty serves as head of Ogier's Jersey dispute resolution practice and has a broad practice advising clients on all aspects of dispute resolution.

    • Rebecca creates amazing relationships, is incredibly responsive and supportive at all times. Her knowledge is fantastic and you can see that her team work really well due to her management style.

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    • Rebecca is a very capable advocate and safe pair of hands.

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    • Clients adore her: she is very commercial.

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    • Rebecca can take on a complex case at a critical point and get up to speed very quickly.

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  • Matthew Davies
    Matthew Davies

    Matthew Davies

    Matthew Davies represents clients in a broad range of disputes spanning insolvency to contentious trusts. He is experienced in both domestic and international matters.

    • Matthew can be relied on to provide the right advice.

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    • Matthew gives clear, detailed and timely advice and is commercial and supportive. He is very responsive and an asset to any client.

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