• A most able and conscientious yet pragmatic lawyer.
    Client feedback
  • Lynne Calder continues to impress, she is smart, tenacious and a great strategist. She manages difficult technical cases with ease, her drafting is impeccable. She really is a great asset to have on your side in a dispute.
    Legal 200 (UK) 2023
  • Well prepared and knows the case and the law inside out, a formidable lawyer who has a great manner and is great to work with.
    Client feedback
  • Very knowledgeable and a delight to work with.
    Client feedback
  • Leaves no stone unturned.
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  • Always on top of the detail and a real understanding of the client’s needs.
  • Lynne is particularly personable and works very hard for her clients. I find working with her a joy as she instructs clearly and well, and ensures everyone is kept informed at all times.
    Legal 500 (UK) 2024
  • Lynne Calder is astute and easily gets to the nub of a matter. She is very good with clients, gives sound advice and has a tremendous ability to produce high-quality work.
    Legal 500 2022
  • Lynne Calder is an extremely bright lawyer who swiftly gets to the core of a dispute and unfailingly manages to produce high quality work. Her client facing skills are first class.
    Legal 500
  • Another talented product of the Collas Crill production line.
    Client feedback
  • Rising Star.
    Legal 500

Qualified as a Jersey advocate, Lynne undertakes a wide range of civil, commercial and regulatory matters.

Experience

Lynne is an experienced litigator with significant experience across a broad range of commercial litigation matters, with particular emphasis on contentious trust matters, corporate disputes, insolvency, construction disputes, property litigation and professional negligence claims.

She regularly advises high-profile local and international clients in high value and complex actions in multiple jurisdictions, the team also being the favoured advisor for many of Jersey's high net worth individuals and families on their private, property, trust and family disputes.

In addition, Lynne's practice spans contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters advising on compliance with the regulatory laws, anti-money laundering regime, sanctions, enforcement, information requests and data protection. Lynne is a member of the International Fraud Group, a global network of highly skilled international lawyers specialising in tracing, freezing, seizing and recovering stolen assets.

Background

Lynne was sworn in as an Advocate of the Royal Court on 4 March 2021 and admitted to the Jersey Bar. Lynne was promoted to Partner in 2024.

Lynne joined the firm in September 2016. She qualified as a Scottish solicitor in 2002, having obtained an LLB (Hons) Law Degree from the University of Glasgow and Diploma in Legal Practice. Prior to joining Collas Crill, Lynne worked for leading UK law firms in both Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Awards

  • Legal 500 - Leading Associate
  • The Law of Contract award in recognition for achieving the highest mark in the 2019 examination as part of her studies to qualify as a Jersey Advocate
  • The Testate and Intestate Succession award in recognition for achieving the highest mark in the 2020 examination as part of her studies to qualify as a Jersey Advocate.

Memberships

  • The International Fraud Group
  • The Jersey Law Society
  • The Law Society of Scotland

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My services
Contentious regulatory
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In regulatory disputes there are often fine lines between the usual wrangling with the regulator and something more serious – by matching our mix of experienced contentious and non-contentious lawyers to the particular problem at hand, we achieve better and more efficient outcomes.

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Insolvency
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For financially distressed companies in need of restructuring and reorganisation, or for those where the opportunity to do so has passed or failed, we work to achieve the most beneficial outcome in these difficult situations. 

At whatever stage we are engaged, our involvement will assist in identifying the ongoing risks facing a client and to enable that client to continue to identify and effectively manage deteriorating relationships with creditors, financiers, investors or other interested parties.

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Real estate disputes
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Our experienced team represent clients in a range of private, contractual and commercial real estate disputes.

Widely regarded as the preferred advisors for numerous high-net-worth individuals and families, we regularly assist in navigating disputes related to private matters, property (including boundary disputes), trusts, and family issues. 

Additionally, our arbitration specialists are increasingly being used as a cost-effective, confidential and efficient alternative to court litigation in resolving commercial and construction disputes.

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Regulatory
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Our multi-disciplinary approach to providing risk and regulatory consultancy services ensures that every aspect of our clients' business is covered. By drawing on the skills and experience of a highly experienced team of lawyers with expertise from across the firm, we are able to deal with all legal compliance issues that could affect your business, whether contentious or non-contentious. The assistance we are able to provide ranges from strategic matters to specific operational issues.

Collas Crill's market-leading fraud, financial and white collar crime practice sits within our regulatory practice. Uniquely offering a mix of both civil and criminal fraud litigation experience, from internal investigations, to injunctions, to defence and enforcement, the team can lead clients through the most challenging of circumstances.

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Sanctions
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We provide contentious and non-contentious advice and support, primarily for local financial services businesses, in complying with sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations. Our work ranges from initial strategic advice, liaison with stakeholders including regulators, clients and investigations and prosecution authorities – to litigation, where required.

Dispute resolution
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We live in an increasingly contentious world. When your business is involved in any kind of legal dispute it's crucial to work with lawyers who are hands-on, cost-effective and flexible enough to respond quickly and intuitively to your unique situation and needs.

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Insolvency and restructuring
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Our multi-jurisdictional team brings a wealth of experience from a range of diverse backgrounds to give quick, accurate, commercial advice. We work across dispute resolution, restructuring, recovery and insolvency matters to ensure that clients get the full benefit of our know-how and experience across the world.

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Fraud and asset tracing
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We are used to working as part of a multi-jurisdictional team, capable of reacting and responding quickly to urgent requests for assistance with locating and freezing assets.

As sophisticated defendants become more adept at dissipating assets, we've been involved in cases that created new law in the Channel Islands in relation to a party's ability to trace assets and recover their losses. With their ability to deal with complex issues, the team deliver clear, commercial advice on the availability and likely success of recovery methods.

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Corporate and commercial regulatory
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Regulation and legal risk management are placing increasing burdens on companies and businesses in terms of time, costs and resources, and the consequences of getting this wrong can be severe. We can assist with all regulatory and compliance issues in Jersey, Guernsey, BVI and Cayman.

Additionally we can help with regulator investigations and visits, enforcement and remediation including representation before regulators, tribunals committees and courts. We have an excellent record in defending corporates and their directors and officers in regulatory proceedings.

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Investigations and enforcement
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The regulatory environment both in local jurisdictions and internationally, is increasingly complex and regulatory agencies are becoming more zealous in their approach to enforcement and investigations. We guide clients through the impact of enforcement of investigatory actions by regulatory bodies, offering dedicated strategic advice on a broad range of issues including enforcement notices, governance matters, complaints, insider trading and dealing and market manipulation.

We can also assist clients to conduct internal investigations prior to any regulatory investigations.

Enforcement
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We can advise lenders, borrowers and guarantors with regard to:

  • the different forms of security that can be taken over assets (including fixed charges or mortgages, liens, pledges)
  • assets which can be provided as security
  • registration and protection of charges and security
  • release of security, waiver, amendment and restatement of facilities
  • restructure of debt and securities
  • enforcement against assets in the event of a breach (including investigations and pre-emptive steps to take to protect assets, taking possession, foreclosure, set off, appropriation, powers of sale and receivership, and insolvency processes)
  • freezing orders and injunctions over secured assets 

Debt recovery and enforcement
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When customers or clients do not pay on time, we provide timely and effective advice on recovering debts and enforcing judgments. We help businesses, service providers, lenders and borrowers – including banks, funds, directors, and insolvency practitioners – recover commercial debt swiftly and strategically.

Our services cover court proceedings, arrets, saisies, statutory demands, insolvency proceedings, désastre, realisation, dégrèvement, and enforcement of security interests. We conduct thorough security reviews and advise on pre-emptive measures, ensuring prompt, decisive action with discretion to minimise reputational risk.

Breach of directors' duties
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We advise on all aspects of breaches of directors’ duties, including allegations of mismanagement, conflicts of interest, and breach of fiduciary obligations.

Our offshore disputes lawyers work closely with corporate, regulatory and litigation teams to guide shareholders, directors, companies and financial institutions through complex governance disputes. With experience across multiple jurisdictions, we offer strategic, pragmatic advice tailored to high-stakes and reputationally sensitive matters.

Whether acting in regulatory investigations or shareholder actions, our regulatory disputes lawyers help clients respond confidently to legal and commercial risks in an increasingly regulated and scrutinised environment.

Directors' disputes
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Disputes between directors can threaten the stability and governance of a company. We advise boards, individual directors, shareholders and stakeholders in contentious matters involving boardroom deadlock, removal or appointment of directors, and conflicts of interest.

Drawing on our corporate, regulatory and dispute resolution expertise, we provide strategic advice in navigating internal power struggles and fiduciary issues. Our cross-border teams work cohesively to resolve disputes efficiently, protect business continuity, and mitigate reputational risk.

Whether acting in private companies, joint ventures or complex corporate structures, we help clients manage director-level disputes with clarity and confidence.

Statutory demands
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As part of our debt recovery and insolvency services, we assist clients in issuing or responding to statutory demands. Whether enforcing payment or defending against genuinely disputed claims, our involvement helps clarify the legal and financial risks, enabling clients to make informed decisions.

We support effective creditor engagement and help manage escalating disputes, preserving options for resolution or further action.

Winding up applications
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When debt recovery and demands are ineffective, we assist in preparing and lodging creditors' winding-up applications to achieve an orderly conclusion. We have strong relationships with insolvency practitioners in our offshore jurisdictions and beyond.

We also assist shareholders and directors of companies facing cashflow difficulties. Through early engagement with our network of insolvency professionals, we help to find solutions to minimise risks and maximise returns.

Our approach ensures that the process is conducted efficiently and with minimal disruption, helping clients navigate the legal and commercial risks involved. By intervening early, we support clients in managing stakeholder relationships and fulfilling their obligations with clarity and confidence.

Foreign officeholders
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We advise officeholders of overseas companies with assets or operations in our offshore jurisdictions on seeking recognition locally. For offshore companies with foreign operations or assets, we advise officeholders in our offshore jurisdictions on applications to issue letters of request for assistance from foreign courts and for recognition in foreign jurisdictions.

Acting in complex cross-border matters, we help navigate foreign legal systems to protect and recover value. Our experience ensures continued stakeholder confidence and compliance with local obligations, while aligning with the broader restructuring or insolvency strategy.

Officeholder claims
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When acting alongside insolvency officeholders, we pursue claims that maximise recoveries for creditors. Our work supports efforts to investigate, assess and, where appropriate, litigate claims against directors, third parties or others connected with the company.

Whether addressing preferences, transactions at an undervalue or transactions defrauding creditors, misfeasance, wrongful trading or fraudulent trading, unlawful distributions or other breaches of duty, our involvement aims to protect the interests of stakeholders and secure the best possible return in complex, high-stakes scenarios.

Directors' disqualification
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For directors facing the risk of disqualification in the context of insolvency, we provide clear, strategic advice to manage exposure and regulatory scrutiny. Whether disqualification proceedings are anticipated or already underway, our involvement supports clients in understanding their position, engaging with authorities, and pursuing the most favourable resolution.

Directors' duties
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Directors are legally obliged to act in good faith, exercise independent judgment, and promote the best interests of the company.

Our offshore regulatory lawyers regularly provide expert legal guidance to directors as to their duties in offshore jurisdictions and corporate governance frameworks, as failure to comply with these expected duties potentially results in significant personal liability for directors.

Our experienced team advises on fiduciary responsibilities, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance to ensure directors meet their obligations with confidence. Whether you're forming an offshore entity or navigating complex corporate challenges, we can offer trusted, practical solutions tailored to your needs.

9 Dec 2024

In the representation of Summit Services: Court sides with trustee's decision in family trust dispute

In a recent judgment, in the Representation of Summit Services [2024] JRC 222, the Royal Court of Jersey (the Court) addressed a trustee's decision to separate and reallocate trust-owned assets which were held in four Jersey law discretionary family trus...

4 Oct 2024

Collas Crill maintains strong rankings in Legal 500 UK 2025 Guide

Collas Crill's Guernsey and Jersey teams have maintained a strong set of rankings in this year's Legal 500 UK directory. The firm is consistently listed in Tier 1 or 2 across its key practice areas and has received a plethora of industry endorsements on ...

2 Jan 2024

Collas Crill announces promotions across its global practice teams

Collas Crill has made a number of promotions across its Channel Island and Caribbean offices. In the Channel Islands, Jersey-based Fritha Ford and Lynne Calder have been promoted to Group Partner and in Guernsey Amy Davies has been promoted to Senior Ass...

6 Mar 2023

Just and equitable winding up

Lynne Calder, Of Counsel in the Jersey Dispute Resolution team, was appointed by the Royal Court of Jersey as Amicus Curiae in a case involving an application for the winding up of a company on the "just and equitable" basis under Article 155 of the Comp...

29 Sep 2022

Collas Crill UK Legal 500 2023

Collas Crill has maintained its strong position in the Legal 500 United Kingdom directory this year, upholding its rankings across all practice areas. Described as one of the 'offshore Magic Circle', the firm is Tier 1 or 2 in all but two practice areas,...

17 May 2022

Rising Stars awards shortlist

Associate Bradley Gibb has been shortlisted in this year's Jersey Finance Rising Stars Awards in the law category. Aimed to inspire the next generation of finance professionals, the Rising Stars Awards recognise and reward the young talent within Jersey...

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