Chambers Review
Walkers' disputes team has a proven track record in commercial litigation. The firm is adept in trust, probate, banking and insurance disputes, acting for both defendants and plaintiffs. It is also able to assist clients with regulatory issues. It continues to obtain referrals from leading onshore firms, alongside instructions from financial services clients and private individuals.
Work Highlights
- Walkers acted for the liquidators of Victus European Student Fund, which involved advising on claims in the liquidation, litigation and potential recoveries against former office holders.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Walkers focuses on delivering value rather than getting carried away with side issues."
"The team has the breadth of experience, depth of knowledge and capacity to deal with multijurisdictional issues."
"There always seems to be someone on the team to handle matters in a prompt manner. Nothing seems difficult for Walkers."
"Walkers has the ability to provide in-depth knowledge in terms which are easily understood."
"The firm is able to get to the root of the problem and provide good advice on how to handle it."
"Walkers focuses on delivering value rather than getting carried away with side issues."
"The team has the breadth of experience, depth of knowledge and capacity to deal with multijurisdictional issues."
"There always seems to be someone on the team to handle matters in a prompt manner. Nothing seems difficult for Walkers."
"Walkers has the ability to provide in-depth knowledge in terms which are easily understood."
"The firm is able to get to the root of the problem and provide good advice on how to handle it."
Notable Practitioners
Sarah Brehaut operates a broad practice in which she advises clients on a variety of contentious matters including trusts and insolvency.
"Sarah has provided great support and has good all-round knowledge. She always makes time to help where she can."
"An industry stalwart, Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and is always quick to respond with helpful, practical advice."
"Sarah is decisive, forthright and easy to work with."
Adam Cole principally advises clients on trust disputes and professional negligence matters.
"Adam is approachable, friendly, astute and very commercial in his approach to the advice he provides. He is a pleasure to work with."
"Simply put, Adam is a pleasure to work with, very knowledgeable and tactical, and always has a calm demeanour."
Alison Ozanne leads Walkers' dispute resolution team in Guernsey. She is adept at handling a range of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on trust matters.
"Alison is highly skilled, compassionate and responds promptly to matters. She is a brilliant advocate."
"She is personable and able to communicate complex matters in simple terms."
Laurent Thibeault is senior counsel in Walkers' insolvency and dispute resolution group. He is particularly experienced in trust, finance and insolvency and corporate disputes. Among his clients are trustees, beneficiaries and protectors.
"Laurent is very responsive and reliable."
"He provides clear and concise advice and is great to work with."
"Laurent has been excellent in the services provided and is always on hand to assist."