We live in an increasingly contentious world, with cases still emerging as a result of the financial crisis and businesses in all sectors under the regulatory spotlight.
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.
We know that there are many different ways a dispute can be resolved and work closely with our clients to understand every aspect of their business, priorities and goals. This allows us to find the best way forward for our clients and to advise on the commercial implications of a dispute, ensuring the process remains as stress-free as possible. Our approach is practical, responsive and tailored to the client's interests.
Our expertise and reputation means we're first choice for a range of clients, including banks, trust companies, high net worth individuals and top law firms.
Teamwork is key and our Dispute Resolution specialists work closely with our Corporate and Banking & Finance practices to advise on restructuring, recovery and insolvency matters. We often co-ordinate advice from our multi-jurisdictional teams, meaning that our clients benefit from the knowledge and depth of experience of our people across the globe.
"They have a proactive attitude, a helpful approach and in-depth knowledge of Guernsey law and procedure."
- Chambers 2016
The DIY approach to litigation
The recent case of Trigwell v Clapp in the Royal Court of Jersey showcased a DIY approach to litigation. The case involved a dispute over the...
Protecting confidential information
There are very few businesses that do not have confidential information they want to protect. A database of clients is often the most important information for service...
Dispute resolution appointment
Collas Crill has appointed experienced litigator Jennifer Colegate to its dispute resolution team in Cayman. Jennifer joins the firm as a senior associate, specialising in...
Recently, the Royal Court has, for the first time, considered the interrelationship between foreign insolvency proceedings and désastre in Guernsey affecting trustees in...
10 years on from the onset of one of the worst financial crises since the 1930s, the Royal Court of Guernsey has handed down judgment in respect of one of its highest...
Following the landmark case in Jersey's Court of Appeal in August 2016, which upheld the decision of the Royal Court from earlier that year, state owned Turkish oil &...
Following a landmark case in Jersey's Royal Court earlier this year, Collas Crill has once again acted for the winning party in a case on State Immunity when the respondent...
There are two forms of legal professional privilege: 'legal advice privilege' and 'litigation privilege'.
Since October 2015, the board of Galasys has been deadlocked due to a dispute between, on the one hand, a...
Factsheet: State Immunity case Court of Appeal win
In the recent case of Harlequin Chemicals Ltd et al v Wener Urban and Anthony Saville et al the Royal Court...
Trusts on Tour - Jurisdiction clauses in trust instruments
Asset Tracing and Recovery in the Channel Islands
CASE STUDY: Removal of Protector - In the Matter of the K Trust
Privilege - The Obligation to Disclose
