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James  Tee

James Tee  

Partner | Guernsey

Dispute Resolution

  • James Tee is thorough and prompt to ensure that matters keep pace and the initiative is maintained.
    Legal 500 2022
  • The service received from James has always been excellent. He is a pleasure to work with.
    Client feedback
  • James Tee is knowledgeable, capable, commercial, and a great individual to work with
    Legal 500

Overview

James is a Partner in our Guernsey Dispute Resolution team.

James advises on all aspects of commercial dispute resolution with a particular focus on insolvency matters. He regularly advises insolvency practitioners, creditors and directors alike on all aspect of insolvency matters from appointments to directions applications.

Additionally, James has experience regarding other matters in the core areas of the Dispute Resolution team including Corporate Disputes and Contentious Trusts.

"I am a proactive dispute resolution lawyer who enjoys helping my clients in increasingly trying circumstances. My aim is to help my client's achieve the best outcome that they can as efficiently as possible whilst maintaining a clear strategy for them to resolve their dispute. "

Experience

Recent highlights include:

  • Benjamin Rhodes and Alan Roberts as the liquidators of Canargo Limited (in Liquidation) v MND Limited et al (Approved Judgment of the Royal Court October 2020) - Successfully acting for the Joint Liquidators of a company in respect of a directions application regarding the sale of mining rights in Georgia.
  • James Toynton and Benjamin Rhodes as the liquidators of Conqueror Holdings Limited ((in Liquidation) (Approved Judgment of the Royal Court June 2019) – Successfully acting for the Joint Liquidators in respect of a directions application regarding the standing of creditors in the adjudication process of the liquidation of a company. This was the first time that the Court had to consider the issue of security in a cross border insolvency context.
  • Clean Sweep Holdings Limited (in Administration) – Successfully applying to the Royal Court of Guernsey to have the Joint Administrators appointed by the High Court over a Guernsey company recognised in Guernsey.
  • James Chadwick and Susan Berry (as the joint trustees in Bankruptcy of Tom Doyle) – Successfully represented the Trustees in Bankruptcy in seeking recognition in Guernsey and ancillary orders under section 426.
  • Artemis Trustees Limited et al v Martin Sandle et al (Approved Judgments of the Court, various 2018) – Representing the current trustees in respect of a fee dispute with former Trustees.

Background

James first joined Collas Crill as a paralegal and went on to complete his Bar Vocational Court whilst working at Collas Crill. James was called to the Inner Temple in July 2009. The following year James attended Caen University and in 2010 passed the Guernsey Bar Exams. He was called to the Guernsey Bar in 2010.

In 2017, James passed the Guernsey notarial exams and was admitted as a Notary Public in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. He was promoted to Partner in January 2023.

James has been ranked in the Legal 500 as "a first class of counsel in the insolvency area" and is also listed as a 'Rising star'.

Memberships

  • ARIES member
  • R3
  • Middle Temple
  • Guernsey Bar
  • Secretary of the Association Guernsey Notaries Public since 2017

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My services
Alderney & Sark Legal Services
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Collas Crill's experienced Guernsey team regularly advise on the laws of both Sark and Alderney in addition to Guernsey itself.

Contentious Risk & 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, better and more efficient outcomes are obtained. As Risk and Regulatory experts, our Dispute Resolution team frequently act on contentious matters, able to leverage their experience to help clients achieve the highest regulatory standards and avoid common pitfalls. To find out more click here

Dispute Resolution
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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.

Fraud, Asset Tracing & Freezing Injunctions
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At Collas Crill, we're 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.

Insolvency & Restructuring
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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, Collas Crill’s insolvency and restructuring team work to achieve the most beneficial outcome in these difficult situations. 

Our team brings a wealth of experience from a range of diverse backgrounds to give quick, accurate, commercial advice, primarily across the financial services sector. 

Currently working on some of the largest and most complex cross-border insolvencies in the jurisdiction, we frequently advise top law firms from the People’s Republic of China, the United States, the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions. We are regularly briefed by Sovereign Wealth Funds and Fortune 500 Companies to advise on particular restructurings, as well as investment managers from Europe; the United States and Russia. 

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

Life & Careers 5 Jan 2023

Promotions at Collas Crill

Collas Crill has made a number of promotions across its Channel Island and Caribbean offices. In the Channel Islands, Guernsey-based Cerisse Fisher and Nin Ritchie have...

Life & Careers 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...

Insight 21 Sep 2022

New Law Journal: Restructuring

In the last of a three-part series on Jersey and Guernsey law in the New Law Journal, Senior Associate Karen Stachura provides an overview of restructuring procedures...

Insight 28 Jul 2022

New Law Journal article on fraud

In the second of a three-part series on Jersey and Guernsey law in the New Law Journal, Partner Michael Adkins, and Of Counsel James Tee along with Group Partner Simon...

Insight 23 May 2022

Insolvency in the Channel Islands

In the first of a three-part series on Jersey and Guernsey law in the New Law Journal, Partner Michael Adkins, Group Partner Simon Hurry, along with Of Counsel James Tee and...

Insight 16 Mar 2022

GRR's Restructuring Review

Collas Crill has provided the overview of the insolvency and restructuring sectors in Jersey and Guernsey for GRR's Europe, Middle East and Africa Restructuring Review...

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Event 20 Jun 2023
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INSOL International Jersey

We are delighted to be a gold sponsor of the INSOL International's Channel Island Seminar, which is taking place in Jersey on 20 June. Partner Simon Hurry is on the...

Event 26 Apr 2023
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Future Lawyer Week UK

After hugely successful fourth and fifth iterations in 2021 and 2022, Future Lawyer Week UK (FLW) is returning to the UK in 2023. Taking place in London between 24 - 26...

Event 22 Feb 2023
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TL4 FIRE Starters Global Summit

'The Next Gen of Asset Recovery are headed to Dublin'  We are delighted that a number of Collas Crill Partners and Associates from multiple will be in attendance at this...

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INSOL International annual seminar

Join Collas Crill Of Counsel James Tee and fellow speakers at INSOL International’s seventh annual Channel Islands Seminar on Tuesday 14 September at the Radisson Blu Hotel...

Event 27 Jun 2019
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Wilberforce Guernsey Conference

Our Guernsey Dispute Resolution team will be attending this year's Wilberforce Guernsey Conference on Thursday 27th June. The members of Wilberforce are preparing to...

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