Baker & Partners

Managing Partner: Stephen Baker

Number of Jersey partners: 6

Jurisdictions: Jersey, Cayman Islands, BVI

Offices: Jersey, Cayman Islands, BVI, London

Legal Services: Overview

Fraud & Asset Recovery: Stephen Baker

Web3 & Digital Asset Disputes: William Redgrave

Trust Disputes: Amy Benest

Commercial & Civil Disputes: Jared Dann

Regulatory Legal: William Redgrave

Insolvency: Lynne Gregory

Criminal Prosecution & Defence: Simon Thomas

Family & Matrimonial: Simon Thomas

Public & Administrative Law: Lynne Gregory

Baker & Partners is a specialist offshore litigation and dispute resolution practice headquartered in Jersey with a physical presence in London, Cayman Islands and BVI. The firm has been at the forefront of some of the most complex and high value litigation internationally. The firm specialises in fraud, asset tracing and recovery; civil and commercial litigation; trust disputes; regulation and insolvency; criminal defence and prosecution; and matrimonial matters. Clients include governments, high net worth individuals, professional services firms and local and international financial institutions. Baker & Partners’ lawyers have extensive practical experience in the courts of Jersey, England and Wales. Their skills, both inside and outside of the courtroom, allow the firm to achieve clients’ aims in an efficient and cost-effective way.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Fraud & Asset Recovery:

The firm has unparalleled experience in bringing and defending major international fraud claims and asset recovery actions before the Jersey courts. The firm acts for foreign governments, NGOs, multinational corporations and private individuals in some of the most complex and high-value political corruption, forfeiture and judgment enforcement actions, including asset tracing claims; confiscation proceedings; freezing injunctions; disclosure orders; search and seize orders; civil fraud claims; and fraudulent breach of trust claims.

Trusts Disputes:

We have worked on some of the highest profile trust disputes in the jurisdictions we operate in. We are well practised in navigating multiple parties towards a resolution. We represent beneficiaries and trustees.

Commercial & Civil Disputes:

We specialise in obtaining targeted injunctions to obtain information and to freeze assets in support of claims. With significant experience in working on multi-jurisdictional cases, the team provides bespoke strategic advice tailored to each client’s needs. We act for both overseas and local businesses, financial institutions and individuals in a range of commercial actions. These include breach of contract/covenant disputes, breach of trust actions, professional negligence, company law claims and shareholder actions.

Regulatory Legal:

We are regularly instructed by regulators, financial institutions and private individuals to advise and act in an array of often highly complex and challenging situations.We have acted for regulators and the prosecution, as well as for individuals and financial businesses. We know our way around the thicket of regulatory provisions, and can ensure you the best outcome. We have had success in persuading institutions to unfreeze funds, by presenting evidence of the legitimacy of the funds.

Insolvency

We are regularly instructed by and work closely with leading domestic and international insolvency practitioners, law firms, financial institutions, governments and government agencies, corporations and other stakeholders in high-profile insolvency matters. Our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and achieving results is reflected in our strong reputation and ongoing client relationships. Our insolvency team are often in the courts and at the forefront of some of the largest domestic and international cases.

Criminal Prosecution & Defence

We have unmatched experience for prosecution and defence work in Jersey. We are often instructed by the Attorney General for the more serious prosecution cases. Our work covers money laundering, regulatory, fraud, corruption, homicide and serious sexual and drug offences.

Family & Matrimonial

We can advise you on your options and rights during this difficult time. This includes legal advice on the personal and financial issues at hand, as well as planning for your future. Our team will strive to settle these matters without contentious court proceedings but are ready to take a robust approach to safeguard your interests wherever necessary.

Public & Administrative Law

Our team’s experience enables us to rapidly get to the heart of the issue and provide clear advice that enables our clients to confidently navigate their way through what might otherwise seem complex and unwieldy public law proceedings. If your human rights have already been violated or you have been treated unfairly by a public body, our team will endeavour to secure you justice and compensation.

Find out more at: bakerandpartners.com