Offshore: Trusts
Guernsey
1 year ranked
Provided by Bedell Cristin
Alexander is the Head of our International Private Client team in Guernsey. He practices in all areas of contentious and non-contentious private client and succession matters. He advises UHNW families, family offices, trustees, as well as settlors, beneficiaries and protectors, about all aspects of Guernsey trust law and administration.
Alexander has an international practice, advising families and fiduciary businesses in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. He also assists local families in Guernsey with their succession planning and advises executors/administrators about the administration of deceased estates in Guernsey, including applications for probate/letters of administration.
Alexander is recognised within the industry and by his peers as one of the most reliable trust lawyers in the Channel Islands
Chairperson of the STEP Next Gen Committee, Guernsey Branch
Contentious Trusts Association (ConTrA)
Guernsey International Legal Association
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Associate Member)
Provided by Chambers
Alexander Hawkins joined Bedell Cristin as partner and head of international private client in Guernsey in March 2026. He advises on contentious trust matters.
Provided by Chambers
Alexander Hawkins has deep technical knowledge alongside the ability to communicate with his client in language that is easily understood.
Alexander is a well-rounded private client lawyer who not only provides excellent advice but delivers it in a manner that can easily be digested by non-lawyers.
Alexander's work is exemplary, and his client service is exceptional. He has an incredible future at Mourant and he is already a very influential individual within the Guernsey private client world.
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