Trusts
Guernsey
8 years ranked
Provided by Walkers
Rupert heads Walkers' Private Capital & Trusts practice group and has over 15 years’ experience as a private wealth specialist focusing on private client advisory and structuring work.
Since qualifying as a Guernsey Advocate, Rupert also has experience as a contentious practitioner, appearing before the Guernsey courts at all levels. He is recognised as one of the leading lawyers in his field in Guernsey, and sits on the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners’ (STEP) worldwide council and is a former Chair of their Guernsey branch.
Rupert’s clients include leading trust companies, financial institutions, government departments and ultra-high net worth individuals. He helps them with all aspects of local and cross-border advisory and structuring work, impact investment, charitable structures, and regulatory matters including tax investigations and dawn raids.
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) - TEP, Deputy Chair of the Guernsey Branch and STEP Worldwide Council member
- Guernsey Association of Trustees (GAT) - Committee member (co-opted)
- The Guernsey Bar
- The Law Society of England & Wales
- The Chancery Bar Association (overseas member)
- ARIES / INSOL International
- ConTrA (Contentious Trusts Association)
- AIJA (Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats)
Provided by Chambers
Rupert Morris leads the Channel Islands private capital and trusts team at Walkers. He is particularly well regarded for advising on trusts disputes, as well as advisory mandates.
Provided by Chambers
Rupert Morris is fantastic. He is technically very sound, reachable and commercial.
Rupert Morris has excellent technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
Rupert understands the clients and trusts. He finds pragmatic solutions.
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