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Offshore: Dispute Resolution - Guernsey

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What the Team is Known For

Walkers possesses a leading disputes team with 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 on behalf of the Data Protection Authority in Guernsey as respondents in an appeal to the Royal Court connected to an alleged breach determination.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam Cole
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Adam Cole
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Adam Cole is recognised as an expert in trust-related disputes, contentious insolvency matters and professional negligence litigation.

Adam is a superb lawyer. His advice is articulate and pragmatic and he has a keen eye for strategy.

Adam is a pleasure to work with and a fantastic lawyer. He's very approachable, he can explain complex matters clearly and he’ll always go the extra mile when necessary.

Adam Cole provides very pragmatic and straightforward advice. He has a nice style of blending technical input with commercial realities.

Sarah Brehaut
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Sarah Brehaut
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Sarah Brehaut operates a broad practice in which she advises clients on a variety of contentious matters, with particular expertise in trusts disputes and insolvency litigation.

I am extremely impressed with Sarah Brehaut. She simplifies complex material into persuasive narratives and recognises opportunities to pivot on examination.

Sarah Brehaut is an impressive lawyer who exudes confidence and knowledge. She is a pleasure to work with.

Sarah is a formidable advocate whose depth of knowledge is an asset to any client.

Alison Ozanne
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Alison Ozanne
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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.

We have the highest level of trust in Alison Ozanne.

There is no litigator I would rather have by my side in a dispute. Not only is Alison ten steps ahead, she also immediately makes strategic sense of the most complex of matters.

Laurent Thibeault
Laurent Thibeault
Associates to watch
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 approachable and goes the extra mile to assist clients. He is a real team player.

Laurent Thibeault is always willing to help and provides great client service.

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Offshore: Dispute Resolution

Adam Cole
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Adam Cole
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Sarah Brehaut
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Sarah Brehaut
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Alison Ozanne
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Alison Ozanne
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Laurent Thibeault
Laurent Thibeault
Associates to watch