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Seymour Law LLP

Offshore: Dispute Resolution

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Seymour Law LLP

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Provided by Seymour Law LLP

Specialising in resolving disputes for international and Jersey clients in Court or by alternative dispute resolution methods (such as mediation or arbitration). Experienced at co-ordinating litigation across multiple jurisdictions efficiently and dealing with issues of conflicts of laws. Regularly work with, instruct and are instructed by foreign lawyers, including the most senior silks from the UK and counsel in the EU and US.

Areas of expertise include trust law (both contentious and non-contentious), anti-trust/competition, contentious probate, professional negligence (in particular related to building and construction), company and commercial litigation, urgent applications for injunctions, regulatory and contractual disputes and employment litigation.

They are fortunate to have a loyal set of professional and lay clients who regularly instruct them and recommend them to others.

Industries (1)

  • Trust law, contentious probate, professional negligence, cross-border insolvency, company and commercial litigation, regulatory, contractual disputes

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Offshore: Dispute Resolution - Jersey

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Seymour Law is best known for its work on trust litigation. The team advises professional trustees and beneficiaries on disputes, including those with an international dimension. The team has added capabilities dealing with employment disputes.
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Work Highlights

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  • Seymour Law represented the Swiss Protector of a trust Turicum Services in relation to the role of trust protectors in the Royal Court.

Strengths

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  • They provide personal attention from a partner and have a deep understanding of the complex issues involved in the case. The extensive and labyrinthine detail are dealt with calmly and efficiently.

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  • They are always available for a call to provide precise and clear guidance and they have experienced individuals who are fully aware of market activity.

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  • I am impressed at the speed at which the department familiarises itself with the case and their analytical approach in developing strategies while considering precedence.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jean-Marie Renouf
    Jean-Marie Renouf

    Jean-Marie Renouf

    Jean-Marie Renouf advises a broad range of clients on commercial litigation and high-value trust disputes, often spanning multiple jurisdictions. He has additional expertise in the field of contentious employment matters.

    • Jean-Marie is very experienced.

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    • Jean-Marie is good representation in court.

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  • Mark Renouf
    Mark Renouf

    Mark Renouf

    Mark Renouf is noted for his broad practice, where he regularly advises both trustees and beneficiaries on high-value trust disputes.

    • Mark is competent, confident yet realistic and pleasant to deal with.

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    • Mark is a very thoughtful, helpful and competent lawyer.

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    • Mark is extremely good at explaining the scenario to the client and is very good at client management.

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    • Mark is exemplary.

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