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Provided by Carla Benest
Carla is Partner and Head of the Mourant Jersey Employment practice. She specialises in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law, particularly in employment tribunal claims, workplace disputes, high-value and complex dismissals, and restructurings.
Carla advises businesses relocating or starting up in Jersey, including on immigration and work permits, business and employment licences, and data protection matters. She also advises on general commercial litigation, including contentious property and trust matters.
Carla is part of a team of specialists advising businesses on data protection matters including working with clients to ensure that their policies, procedures and third-party contracts can demonstrate compliance with data protection legislation, drafting information notices to meet the required standards of transparency and advising on the legality of international transfers of personal data.
• Advocate, Jersey, July 2008
• Distinction, Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School
• Jersey Law Society
• Committee member of the Employment Lawyers Association, Jersey Branch
Provided by Chambers
Carla Benest is the head of Jersey employment at Mourant. She operates a well-respected employment practice in which she advises a variety of clients, including asset managers and trust companies on the full spectrum of employment issues.
Provided by Chambers
Carla is a knowledgeable professional with a depth of experience and relatable manner.
Carla balances the technical aspects of the law with practical, business-minded solutions to ensure that every piece of legal advice is strategically aligned with our objectives.
Carla is very knowledgeable, responsive and her approach is always in line with commercial priorities.
Carla is a knowledgeable professional with a depth of experience and relatable manner.
Carla balances the technical aspects of the law with practical, business-minded solutions to ensure that every piece of legal advice is strategically aligned with our objectives.
Carla is very knowledgeable, responsive and her approach is always in line with commercial priorities.