Expertise
Legal
Dispute resolution

Dispute resolution

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.

There are many different ways a dispute can be resolved and we work closely with our clients to find the best way forward, in light of their unique circumstances, priorities and goals. We 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 international law firms.

Expertise

Our dispute resolution specialists collaborate seamlessly with our corporate, banking and finance teams across jurisdictions to advise on litigation, restructuring and risk and regulatory matters. We provide a global perspective, working closely with our clients to ensure that they are best placed to respond to customer issues, fraud risks, rapidly changing market conditions and regulatory demands.

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.

Our dispute resolution specialists collaborate seamlessly with our corporate advisory and banking teams across jurisdictions to advise multinational corporations, trust companies, banks, funds, insurers, governments and directors.

We provide a global perspective, working closely with our clients to ensure that they are best placed to respond to customer issues, fraud risks, rapidly changing market conditions and regulatory demands.

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.

With offices in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and London, we can advise you on every aspect of international arbitration. Our dedicated arbitration specialists will work alongside you to quickly determine the best approach for a successful conclusion.

Our merger appraisal team has developed a strong reputation as the trusted partner for high value, complex merger appraisals. We have acted for dissenting shareholders in the leading appraisal cases in the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Bermuda.

Clients benefit from the wealth of experience of our integrated practice. The breadth and depth of our multi-jurisdictional team allows us to respond decisively to fast paced and complex merger appraisal litigation and gives our clients unparalleled access to legal developments across the jurisdictions. Our litigation and trial experience is marker-leading. Our team has a depth of experience in complex trial preparation, interlocutory hearings and strategic case management. We have extensive experience working with world-renowned, independent experts and have built strong relationships with "best-in-class" leading counsel in the appraisal space.

We advise both plaintiffs and defendants on personal injury and clinical negligence claims on and have represented some of the largest insurers in the UK.

Our offshore dispute resolution lawyers work closely with our regulatory and insurance teams to advise law firms, accountants, surveyors, and other professionals and their professional indemnity insurers across our various jurisdictions. We take a coordinated and considered approach to professional negligence claims, helping clients navigate reputational risks, complex liability issues and evolving regulatory expectations.

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.

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.

We often deal with novel points of law, creating new and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients.

White collar and financial crime are receiving heightened attention, particularly due to the expanding global presence of businesses, resulting in prosecutions that frequently involve authorities in multiple jurisdictions.

Working across borders we can advise and represent you on complex and sensitive issues, including those relating to fraud, bribery and corruption, sanctions, money laundering and extradition. We can also assist with unlocking assets frozen under the relevant proceeds of crime laws.

We provide fast, cost-effective and sensitive advice on all types of will-related disputes during what is often an extremely upsetting and distressing time for those concerned. We regularly act on multi-party actions for both plaintiffs and defendants.

See all articles

Licensed Paralegal

Legal

Jersey

A quietly confident and efficient team, lovely to work with and a team you always want on your side. Legal 500 UK (2026)

Collas Crill are very collaborative, professional and offer a quick turnaround time. The team have a very clear understanding of the commercial background of the case and of client needs. Chambers Global (2026)

Collas Crill is of the highest quality. Every team member is personable, capable and completely no-nonsense. They are committed to clients and able to give unvarnished and sensible advice. Chambers Global (2026)

The [Jersey] dispute team has some serious brains who get to the core of the issues quickly and provide sound commercial advice. Legal 500 UK (2026)

They are able to respond with clarity, precision and urgency. Additionally, their proactive communication, especially when proposing solutions, helps bridge gaps and streamline decision-making. Chambers Global (2026)

One of the key strengths that distinguishes Collas Crill’s dispute resolution department is their pragmatic and client-focused approach. Chambers Global (2026)

The Collas Crill team fitted seamlessly into a cross-border team on a significant piece of cross-border litigation before the Guernsey court, so we were able to provide the clients with a unified service. The team is truly collaborative but equally very focused and knowledgeable on matters of Guernsey law and procedure. Legal 500 UK (2026)

A good mix of cerebral thinkers, analytical records keepers and strong front people. Legal 500 UK (2026)

The [Jersey] team has a practical and empathetic approach to dispute resolution, using succinct and practical terms. Legal 500 UK (2026)

Collas Crill punches above its weight in the Jersey market. Despite being smaller than many of their competitors, their quality team and client service allows them to deliver on the larger and more complex mandates. Legal 500 UK (2026)

Dispute resolution

Related articles

Featured content

Join Collas Crill at London International Disputes Week 2026

Expertise recognised in Lexology Index 2026

Join Collas Crill at International London Disputes Week 2026

Jersey's approach to asset freezing – cross border cooperation

Key Contacts Dispute resolution

Michael Adkins

Jonathan Barham

Gareth Bell

Lynne Calder

Rocco Cecere

Matthew Dors

Fritha Ford

Ben Havard

Christian Hay

Zachary Hoskin

Damian James

David O'Hanlon

Andrew Peedom

Nin Ritchie

Nuno Santos-Costa

James Sheedy

James Tee

Lilla Zuill

Dan Boxall

Thomas Cutts-Watson

Amy Davies

David Jeffery

Harry Rasmussen

Annalisa Shibli

Karen Stachura

Rupert Stanning

Emma Taylor

David Thom

Nicholas Batten

Daisy Bovingdon

Joshua Hamlet

Matthew Harders

Jaavonne Taylor

Jessica Bell

April Bradey

Charles Brewin

Edmund Carter

Jack Deveney

Tom Goodwin

Ciara Hansen

Tom Leveridge

Dawn Major

Charlotte Miles-Griffiths

Ben Newton

Laura Smith

Amelie Carre

Ashley DaCosta

Ryoko Skelton

Karen Benest