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James Campbell

James Campbell

High Net Worth 2026

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About

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High Net Worth

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

A partner in Ogier’s Private Wealth team, 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).

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Offshore: Trusts - Jersey

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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

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  • James Campbell is the person I go to for a Jersey question. He is a ten out of ten in responsiveness, without a doubt.

    Offshore: TrustsChambers High Net Worth
  • You ask James if you need someone for high-value and complex Jersey matters.

    Offshore: TrustsChambers High Net Worth
  • James Campbell is one of the standout lawyers on Jersey. He is always on top of his game and delivers excellent, clear and concise advice to clients. He is very responsive and brilliant in front of clients. A super-effective team player and leads his team exceedingly well.

    Offshore: TrustsChambers High Net Worth
  • James Campbell is efficient, responsive and very pragmatic in his approach. He is always trying to get clients the right answer. He is very good at running the show.

    Offshore: TrustsChambers High Net Worth
  • I have worked on many matters with James Campbell over the years and he is one of the top lawyers in his field and has an amazing team around him. He is trusted, professional, technically sound and a pleasure to work with.

    Offshore: TrustsChambers High Net Worth

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