As the global legal and regulatory landscape becomes ever more complex, managing wealth across generations, succession planning and transferring control of assets has never been more challenging. That's why it's important to work with lawyers who can offer solutions that are tailored to your unique circumstances.
Our full-service team offers wealth structuring, advisory and disputes expertise to trustees and high-net-worth individuals, and a range of services to clients within our local jurisdictions. With our strong global presence and partner-led approach, clients can benefit from our leading expertise and experience around the world.
We have many years of collective experience in providing trusts, foundations and other fiduciary services using Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey law - jurisdictions which are collectively recognised as leaders in the provision of offshore fiduciary services. We also have significant experience in specialist products and services, including pensions and Shariah, with many of the team having worked in the world of wealth management in other prominent offshore and onshore jurisdictions. We represent trust corporations, individual trustees and beneficiaries and have conduct of many of the leading cases in this area, dealing with novel points of law and creating new and innovative solutions.
Our experts in family law, wills, probate and estate planning offer discreet, practical advice to reach the best possible outcomes for our clients, many of whom we have worked with for a number of years.
For wealthy individuals, family-controlled businesses and entrepreneurs managing wealth across generations, succession planning and transferring control of assets has never been more challenging. That's why it's important to work with lawyers who not only have the highest standards of legal knowledge and expertise, but also the ability to find unique solutions tailored to your unique circumstances.
Read moreThe 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.
We often deal with novel points of law, creating new and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients.
Read moreManaging wealth, asset preservation, planning for succession and inheritance, and writing wills can be a complex and difficult experience. It's important to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your family and/or successors are taken care of.
Read moreOur team has extensive expertise in all areas of family law and is known for providing a personalised, responsive service to clients.
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The team was capable of quickly grasping complex matters and provided helpful advice.
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The team provides expert advice on cross-jurisdictional matters and as a firm we regularly refer clients to each other and lean on each other's expertise.
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Collaboration between the partners feels fluid and client-centric.
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Collas Crill provides an exceptional service to clients and is a pleasure to deal with. Not only does it provide the highest level of professional service, it also relates to clients and makes them a priority in all that it does.
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The team is highly responsive and efficient. The level of service is excellent.
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Family asset protection: Divorce, finance and the media
Collas Crill has contributed to The Global Legal Post's second edition of the Law Over Borders Comparative Guide to Family Asset Protection. The publiction is written by leading family law and contentious trusts specialists from around the world. It prov...
Guernsey private trust companies now require a full fiduciary licence or 'limited permission'
Guernsey law provides for the establishment and regulation of private trust companies (PTCs). In September 2025, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) updated its guidance such that all PTCs now require a fiduciary licence, or a 'limited perm...
In conversation with Hassan Zawawi: Structuring for Saudi business owners
Following a recent trip to Jeddah, Angela Calnan had the pleasure of sitting down again with fellow private wealth lawyer, Hassan Zawawi, Partner at Alzawawi Law Firm. Here she shares her thoughts and key takeaways from her time in the Kingdom of Saudi A...
Solid rankings in Legal 500 Caribbean 2026 Guide
Collas Crill's teams in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cayman Islands have received another solid set of rankings in the 2026 Legal 500 Caribbean directory. The firm is consistently ranked across all of its key practice areas. New for 2026 is the a...
Recent changes to charities law in Guernsey
On 31 October 2025 a new regulation will come into force introducing an important change for certain charities and non-profit organisations (NPOs) operating in Guernsey and Alderney. How is Guernsey's charities law changing? The change is effected throug...
Inheritance of Guernsey property
The loss of a loved one can be a deeply emotional time. Alongside the grief, families often face the practical challenges of dealing with property and other assets left behind. Decisions taken in advance about inheritance can therefore bring welcome cert...
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