Carey Olsen is the first port of call for clients involved in insolvency proceedings, including in cases where asset tracing is required and allegations of fraud are at play. The practice, under the guidance of the ‘hugely respected’ Elaine Gray, also represents clients in competition and regulatory proceedings, as well as commercial disputes, for which Tim Corfield is a key contact. Mark Dunster handles disputes arising out of financial services regulatory regimes, with John Greenfield acting in trust disputes and asset tracing procedures. David Jones takes the lead on restructuring and insolvency disputes. Julia Schaefer departed the firm in April 2024.

Mourant handles a broad caseload of commercial and trust disputes, including contentious restructuring proceedings and allegations of breach of trust. Practice head Abel Lyall acts for clients in both commercial and trust disputes, with experience assisting corporate clients in relation to contentious schemes of arrangement, in addition to overseeing trust matters. Jeremy Wessels pleads trust cases up to the Privy Council, with Gordon Dawes merging expertise in trust and regulatory matters. Sandra Duerden represents trustees and beneficiaries in multi-jurisdictional disputes and is also able to advise trade mark and copyright issues. Chantal Barrett is the group’s insurance disputes specialist, acting on D&O coverage matters in addition to maintaining a contentious trusts practice.

Ogier is particularly adept at overseeing trust matters, including disputed restructurings and breach of trust claims, but handles a growing caseload of contentious insolvency matters, as well as regulatory and proceeds of crime issues. Mathew Newman heads the team alongside Simon Davies, with the former specialising in restructuring and insolvency disputes and trust matters, while the latter handles a combination of commercial and trust cases. Bryan De Verneuil-Smith maintains a broad practice, covering commercial, insurance and trust disputes, with additional expertise in matters hinging on directors’ duties. Sandie Lyne specialises in trust issues, including the removal of trustees and contentious restructurings. Julia Schaefer joined the practice as a consultant advocate in April 2024.

Walkers is noted for its work in relation to both cross-border insolvency proceedings and trust issues, such as disagreements over the removal of trustees and validity issues. Practice head Alison Ozanne is equally adept at acting for clients in insolvency matters as she is in regulatory proceedings. Liquidators instruct Sarah Brehaut in contentious winding-up proceedings, and she is also well versed in overseeing commercial and trust disputes, with Adam Cole managing a caseload consisting of trust and insurance matters.

Babbé LLP‘s client base is composed predominantly of financial service providers, which the firm represents in commercial disputes, in addition to acting in regulatory matters and advising HNWIs in trust cases. ‘Legal MVP’ Todd McGuffin leads the team, handling cases concerning trusts, insolvency and regulatory challenges, and is also noted for his work in fraud cases and asset recovery procedures. ‘Very capable advocate’ Nicholas Robison is sought after for complex trust disputes and is frequently tasked with representing the interests of minor beneficiaries, in addition to advising shareholders and directors in commercial disputes. Martin Jones joined the practice in May 2024.

Contentious trusts, insolvency proceedings and a broad spread of commercial disputes form the bedrock of Bedell Cristin‘s litigation practice, which also handles regulatory, asset recovery and enforcement matters. ‘Really excellent litigator’ Alasdair Davidson leads the group, acting for a range of financial service providers and fiduciaries in commercial and trust matters. Davidson also sits as a Lt Bailiff of the Royal Court. Jon Barclay specialises in financial services disputes, including matters that cover both civil and criminal issues. Emma Hill joined the firm from ONTIER LLP in December 2023, bringing expertise in disputes centred on digital assets.

Collas Crill has ‘real expertise in trust litigation,’ advising on issues concerning the conduct of trustees and their removal, with further expertise in high value commercial disputes. Christian Hay takes the lead on trust disputes and is a qualified mediator for financial services and other commercial disputes. Gareth Bell is the key contact for disputes grounded in insolvency and restructuring processes and is also able to advise on cases concerning directors’ duties, with Michael Adkins handling regulatory matters in addition to trust litigation. Ben Havard oversees a strong contentious trusts caseload, while James Tee is frequently instructed by insolvency practitioners and creditors across a range of insolvency-related issues.

AFR Advocates‘ litigation work is comprised of trust and commercial disputes, with the firm acting for financial institutions, insurers and HNWIs before the Royal Court. Paul Richardson handles professional negligence claims in the financial services sector, with Mark Ferbrache maintaining a cross-border trusts and probate practice and also covering insurance and shipping disputes. Robin Cowling‘s work covers trust disputes and familial matters, including divorces.

Appleby acts for both liquidators and directors in insolvency proceedings, where issues of fraud and asset tracing are involved. Anthony Williams takes charge of the firm’s contentious offering, handling fund-related disputes, insolvency issues and trust matters. Richard Field acts on a range of regulatory matters, including data protection and AML issues, in addition to his commercial and trust disputes practice, with Richard Sheldon advising clients facing GFSC investigations.

Ferbrache & Farrell LLP takes cross-border instructions relating to contentious trusts, commercial disputes and professional negligence, while also representing clients in local planning, medical negligence, and employment matters. Robert Breckon‘s commercial disputes work is augmented by his experience in employment and regulatory matters, with Alison Antill pleading both trust and insolvency cases before the courts. Robin Gist joined the practice in September 2024.