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Amy Benest

Amy Benest

UK 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

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.

Career

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

Professional Memberships

Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists

Whiteley Association

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.

Key sectors

Family Offices and High Net WorthFinancial ServicesFinancial Investors

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Offshore: 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.

    Offshore: Dispute ResolutionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Amy has outstanding capabilities and dedicates herself to our case.

    Offshore: Dispute ResolutionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Amy has excellent judgement and clients love her.

    Offshore: Dispute ResolutionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Amy has a wealth of experience, excellent technical knowledge and never loses sight of the ultimate aim of securing the best outcome for clients.

    Offshore: Dispute ResolutionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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