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Amy Benest

Amy Benest

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Amy Benest is a Partner in the Jersey office. She is a Jersey Advocate and an English Solicitor, who joined Baker and Partners in March 2023.

Amy specialises in all types of trusts disputes, including acting for beneficiaries and trustees. Her experience ranges across administrative actions as well as contentious trust matters. She understands the personal relationships, which have often been strained by the dispute, in a trust context. She has a broad practice dealing with insolvency matters, property disputes, and commercial disputes.

Having worked in Jersey, Guernsey and London, Amy brings a breadth of experience to her work.

Work Highlights

Acting for a number of family members against another branch of the family during the re-organisation and eventual winding up of a trust.

Acting as an Attourné in conducting a dégrèvement of a Jersey property.

Advising a trustee in bringing a trust to an end.

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Dispute Resolution - Jersey

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Amy Benest is sought after for her expertise in trust disputes, acting for both trustees and beneficiaries. She also advises clients across a range of other disputes including insolvency, property and commercial matters.

Strengths

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  • Amy is very bright and communicates complex information in a straightforward manner that is easy to digest. With Amy's input, complex work appears straightforward.

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  • Amy has outstanding capabilities and dedicates herself to our case.

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  • Amy has a wealth of experience, excellent technical knowledge and never loses sight of the ultimate aim of securing the best outcome for clients.

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  • Amy has excellent judgement and clients love her.

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