The launch of the Chambers HNW Guide 2026 sees a number of new and promoted rankings for Collas Crill individuals, while our Cayman private client and trusts team has been officially ranked for the first time.
Collas Crill now has 10 lawyers ranked by Chambers in its HNW Guide. As a firm, Guernsey and Jersey have maintained their band 2 position, with Cayman ranked in band 3 this year.
Victoria Yates and Damian James have both been promoted to band 1 – Victoria within the offshore trusts and Damian in the offshore trusts litigation categories.
James Sheedy has been ranked for the first time in the HNW Guide at band 2 (offshore trusts litigation), Andrew Peedom, Ben Havard and Christian Hay have come in at band 3 (offshore trusts) with Fritha Ford acknowledged as 'up and coming' (offshore trusts litigation).
Angela Calnan has maintained her band 2 position with Cerisse Fisher and Elena Gogh maintaining their band 3 rankings (offshore trusts).
In addition to the rankings we – the firm and individual lawyers – received some excellent client feedback, with 'pragmatism', 'proactivity', 'client-centric', 'ability to handle complex matters across multiple practice areas', 'partner availability', 'going above and beyond for clients' and 'exceptional client service' highlighted multiple times.
This feedback, together with the increase in, and promotion of, individual rankings, demonstrates our capability and reputation in offshore private client and trusts – both within the non-contentious and contentious legal space.
Client feedback received
'With a broad team of experienced contentious and non-contentious lawyers, Collas Crill are well placed to handle complex and sophisticated matters seamlessly across a range of practice areas.'
'They are becoming a force within the Cayman Islands' private client industry. They're available, responsive and willing to fight for their clients.'
'The Collas Crill team are very approachable, pragmatic and extremely proactive and responsive. We know that we will get in-depth, considered advice, delivered in a timely manner and with regard to all stakeholders.'
'Collas Crill stands out for its speed and transparency, combined with deep personal knowledge and a strong commitment to achieving the best outcome for the client.'
'Collas Crill always provides pragmatic advice, and we have used them to provide an alternative perspective where previous advisers seem to have overcomplicated an issue.'
'Collas Crill has strong knowledge of the subject matter, and we have had no issues with partner availability.'
'The team at Collas Crill offer a first-rate service to their high net worth clients. They advise on matters of significant complexity in a way that gives clients comfort and confidence.'
'Collas Crill was very approachable and delivered quickly and answered any complicated questions and issues.'
