Jessica Burgess
Trainee Solicitor | Guernsey
Dispute Resolution
Overview
In September 2021 Jessica began her training contract with the firm and is currently undertaking her final seat of four in the Dispute Resolution team. Jess has completed the first three seats of her training contract in the firm's UK Real Estate, Corporate, Finance and Funds and International Private Client and Trusts teams.
Experience
Prior to beginning her training contract Jessica was a paralegal with the firm for three years spending time working in both the local property and private client teams working on a range of matters including:
- preparing and overseeing the execution of wills, guardianship and associated permission to sell applications;
- providing advice to clients on complex estate planning matters and property transactions;
- preparing applications to register Wills of Real Property, Administration Order’s and Grants of Representation to the Ecclesiastical Court of Guernsey; and
- preparing further legal documentations such as Conveyances and associated Powers of Attorney
Background
Jessica graduated from the University of Chester with a 2:1 bachelor of laws with honours and has recently completed the LPC Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice with the University of Law, achieving a Commendation level grade.
Prior to joining Collas Crill, Jessica worked for a local fiduciary company. During her time there she was heavily involved with FATCA/CRS reporting and GDPR work, understanding how these regimes impacted fiduciaries. Jessica also completed the International Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering and achieved a merit from the International Compliance Association.
Memberships
- Member of GILA (Guernsey International Legal Association)
- YBG (Young Business Group) Guernsey
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