Band 3
Provided by David O'Hanlon
David is a Partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team in Guernsey.
David has extensive experience of commercial litigation, professional negligence matters and trust disputes, often with cross-border or jurisdictional issues.
David has acted for trustees, investment banks and beneficiaries in contentious or semi-contentious matters, such as defending trustees against claims for breach of trust, acting in relation to variations of trust and advising trustees and beneficiaries on their obligations and rights in respect of the trusts.
Recent public matters include: Walker et al –v- Egerton-Vernon et al in which David acted for one of the former trustees of a settlement established by the late entrepreneur Jack Walker in defending a claim in excess of £100 million (and settled on confidential terms).
David advises directors, shareholders and corporate service providers on contentious corporate matters such as shareholder or board disputes, claims against directors and advice on issues such as potential conflicts of interest.
Recent work includes acting for the Independent Directors in Carlyle Capital Corporation Limited (in liquidation) and ors –v- Conway Jr and ors in their successful defence of a claim for in excess of $1 billion brought by the liquidators of Carlyle Capital Corporation Limited (in liquidation).
Provided by Chambers
David O'Hanlon advises clients on disputes both internationally and domestically, and is noted for his experience handling both trusts and liquidation matters.
Provided by Chambers
David O'Hanlon is strategically strong and good at thinking of creative angles and taking into account the commercial realities of the case. He is a real pleasure to work with and technically great.
David O'Hanlon is strategically strong and good at thinking of creative angles and taking into account the commercial realities of the case. He is a real pleasure to work with and technically great.