Particularly good at strategising, considering options and advising accordingly.
Legal 500Damian is knowledgeable on the law and an extremely good communicator. He engenders trust very quickly and speaks with authority - the perfect mix of legal expertise and commercial nous.
Chambers UK 2023Damian possesses a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a client-focused approach. He is highly experienced, and highly thought of by his colleagues and peers, as well as the court officials.
Legal 500 (UK) 2024Highly thought of by his colleagues and peers, as well as the court officials– in particular the judges.
A talented advocate with a measured approach.
Chambers and PartnersWithout a doubt my best asset.
Legal 500Bright, patient and strategically superb.
Legal 500You would not want anyone else in court assisting you; Damian is remarkable.
Chambers UK 2024Damian is technically very good, his knowledge of Jersey and the law is exceptional and he is very astute.
Chambers UK 2024Damian is my primary contact in the DR practice. A pleasure to work with. He has a calm, quiet manner and immediately gets to the heart of the issue.
Legal 500 (UK) 2023Damian is always great in leading representations on behalf of clients in a bold and confident manner.
Chambers UK 2023Damian is excellent in court and when dealing with difficult situations. He is an excellent communicator, always keeping me updated, and is a cool and calming influence.
Chambers and Partners 2022A very good contentious lawyer. He is sensible and has a good common-sense approach to cases, as well as getting to grips with the law.
Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2021A first-class lawyer.
Astute, calm and authoritative tactician.
Legal 500He is so very good at trust litigation. He's very strategic and pragmatic, and he always provides commercial arguments.
Chambers and Partners 2022Demonstrates a clear understanding of the most complex cases. He is extremely hard-working and knowledgeable, and delivers prompt, concise advice
Legal 500He's a good lawyer, well-liked by clients. He's done some big-ticket trust litigation.
Chambers High Net Worth GuideA leading lawyer in Jersey and a go-to choice.
Damian is an experienced litigator who specialises in contentious and semi-contentious trust work and heavyweight commercial litigation.
Experience
Damian is a member of the Fraud Network and is highly ranked in both the main legal directories. He is listed as a prominent figure in the contentious trust section of the Citywealth leading lawyers list and he sits on the board of one of the world's largest litigation funds. The company specialises in funding high profile, multi billion-pound, international group action claims.
Damian is named in Legal 500's Hall of Fame UK lawyers list which identifies exceptional legal talent at the pinnacle of their profession. He is also ranked in band 2 by Chambers in the UK Guide.
The role of a modern trustee has never been more complex. Trustees must satisfy the needs and desires of their beneficiaries, manage complex assets and navigate an ever-changing legal and regulatory landscape.
We know that trustees can need assistance and advice on how best to satisfy their duties and to meet their legal and regulatory obligations. We understand and have a great deal of experience in working with trustees to get ahead of any potentially difficult situation and resolve it in a way that minimises risk and conflict.
We represent beneficiaries, high-net-worth individuals, trustees, protectors and other power holders in a range of contentious and semi-contentious situations. Our lawyers have been at the forefront of the most complex, high-value private wealth litigation offshore.
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Read moreTrust briefing: When the child was a child
The beneficial class in many Jersey discretionary trusts will often be defined by reference to the relationship of 'children or remoter issue of X'. 'X' may be the settlor themselves or perhaps a relative in the settlor's family. What is 'a child' in a J...
Trust briefing: Breach of trust
Jersey trust law is principally governed by the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 (the TJL). In a number of important areas, Jersey trust law has developed in a different and often more flexible way than in England. Care must therefore be taken when applying Engl...
Trust briefing: Removing a trustee
The removal of a trustee is a significant action that can have far-reaching implications for the administration of a trust. Jersey law provides a clear framework for the removal of a trustee, but the process involves various legal principles and practica...
Setting aside transactions involving Jersey trusts
In response to a fast-changing and unpredictable world, important decisions about how best to structure and shelter private wealth can sometimes be forced upon trustees and UHNW families unexpectedly. Families and trustees may often feel compelled to rea...
Jersey trusts are a popular and flexible vehicle for asset protection, estate planning, and wealth management for UHNW families across the world. One of the features of a Jersey trust is the option to include a 'Protector' to exercise certain important p...
Disclosure of information and documents to beneficiaries under Jersey law
Jersey is widely recognised as a trusted jurisdiction by UHNW/HNW families for the establishment of trusts due to its robust, well-developed legal system, and its experienced professional trustee and corporate services industry. Jersey law governs the fo...
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