INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
James Campbell

James Campbell

High Net Worth 2025

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About

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning, Wills and Probate; Family Office; Private Wealth; Private Wealth and ESG; Sustainable Investing and ESG; Trusts; Employee Incentives and Pensions; Islamic Finance; Aviation and Marine

Career

James has extensive experience advising professional trustees, family offices, intermediaries and high-net worth families (both internationally and locally) on all aspects of Jersey trusts, foundations and estate planning together with all related company and commercial law issues.

James frequently advises on the establishment, ongoing operation and restructuring of both private and commercial trusts. He has a particular focus on the drafting of trust instruments, supplemental trust deeds and the establishment and use of private trust companies.

He is also experienced in establishing private wealth structures across multiple luxury asset classes to include yachts, classic cars, super cars, art and fine wine. He is part of Ogier's Aviation and Marine sector group.

James also advises on regulatory matters involving trust company business and has an interest and experience in Sharia compliant fiduciary structures.

He also advises trustees, employers and other professionals on a wide range of Jersey employee benefit and pension related matters.

In addition, James will consider utilising over 20 years' experience in advising trustees and high-net families on non-contentious trust matters, family governance and avoiding trust disputes to act as a protector on family trusts when requested by Ogier clients to do so.

James is an English Solicitor, an Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey, and a member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Key sectors

Family Offices and High Net WorthBusiness and Professional Services

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Offshore: Trusts - Jersey

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Campbell is a leading private wealth lawyer in Jersey who has a well-regarded practice covering complex international trust structures and estate planning.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • James Campbell is a highly experienced operator, and his insights enable a pragmatic approach. It also does no harm that he is a very engaging individual.

    Offshore: TrustsChambers High Net Worth
  • James Campbell is a leading Jersey trust lawyer.

    Offshore: TrustsChambers High Net Worth
  • James is an excellent lawyer. He is a leader on the island. He handles matters in a sensible way, he is very collaborative and responsive, and he makes sure that deadlines are met.

    Offshore: TrustsChambers High Net Worth
  • James Campbell brings a pragmatic approach and gets the job done.

    Offshore: TrustsChambers High Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Ogier (10)

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Jersey

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