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Global Guernsey Dispute Resolution

Global-wide Dispute Resolution and Litigation coverage includes the full course of a dispute such as pre-trial negotiations, documentation and preparation for trial, summary judgement motions, trial, appeals and enforcement proceedings. There are two main types of litigation: commercial disputes before civil courts, and white-collar crime, including government investigations. Alternative dispute resolution, involving non-court mediation is also featured. Many commercial contracts contain arbitration clauses, which are handled by commercial litigators.

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Band 1
  1. Carey Olsen
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    Carey Olsen
    Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Carey Olsen draws from a formidable roster of advocates to provide in-depth advice on trust, fraud and commercial disputes. The firm provides strong additional capabilities in asset tracing, freezing and recovery, including in support of foreign regulatory and judicial actions. It is also equipped to handle contentious insolvency matters. The firm utilises offices across numerous offshore jurisdictions to handle international disputes.
  2. Mourant
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    Mourant
    Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Mourant enjoys an outstanding reputation in dispute resolution matters, drawing from a global team of experts to offer advice on complex and cross-border cases. The team is relied upon for its wealth of experience in financial, regulatory and commercial litigation. Its further areas of expertise include trust disputes and insolvency matters. The firm is frequently called upon by banks to handle issues including freezing orders, injunctions and investigations.
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Band 2
  1. Collas Crill
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    Collas Crill
    Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Collas Crill acts for trust and investment managers and financial institutions on a full range of contentious matters. The firm offers strong additional credentials in multi-jurisdictional disputes and asset recovery matters. The team is frequently retained to provide regulatory advice. It is also regularly called upon to act on insolvency and liquidation-related disputes.
  2. Ogier
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    Ogier
    Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Ogier houses a comprehensive litigation offering that includes regular work on trust litigation, fraud and contentious employment matters. The firm is particularly noted for expertise in insolvency matters, with experience handling a range of liquidation, administration-related and winding-up disputes. It is able to handle both court litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods. Its clients include household names from the banking and professional services industries.
  3. Walkers
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    Walkers
    Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Walkers' disputes team has a proven track record in commercial litigation. The firm is adept in trust, probate, banking and insurance disputes, acting for both defendants and plaintiffs. It is also able to assist clients with regulatory issues. It continues to obtain referrals from leading onshore firms, alongside instructions from financial services clients and private individuals.
  4. Babbé LLP
    Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Bedell Cristin
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    Bedell Cristin
    Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Full-service firm Bedell Cristin has a notable presence in multiple offshore jurisdictions. The firm is strong on insolvency and contentious trust work, with regular work on court proceedings related to liquidation, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud matters. It offers a strong platform for clients in regulatory disputes. It acts for trust companies, shareholders and financial services groups.
  2. Ferbrache & Farrell LLP
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    Ferbrache & Farrell LLP
    Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Ferbrache & Farrell has a growing practice with expertise in a range of dispute areas, in particular commercial and trusts litigation. The firm provides additional expertise in areas including negligence and criminal cases.