Dispute Resolution

The High Court has dismissed two committal applications for contempt of court brought by Bill Reeves, son of the late millionaire Kevin Reeves, against his sister Louise Reeves and solicitor Daniel Curnock on the grounds that there was no strong clear case against them, as highlighted by Jessica Davies at law firm Charles Russell Speechlys

International law firm Withers has hired banking and finance litigation partner Henry Farris

Jersey’s Royal Court has ordered the forfeiture of £777,581 from Jersey trust Tolvex Trust which had been placed there by a Mozambican national who received corrupt payments in the course of his employment

Mourant has promoted two to partner in its Guernsey and Jersey teams

UK law firm Kingsley Napley has hired Melanie Hart who has joined the firm as a partner in dispute resolution to lead a new intellectual property disputes practice

International law firm Charles Russell Speechlys has hired Ziva Robertson as a partner within its private wealth disputes team. Ms Robertson has joined the firm’s London office from McDermott Will & Emery, where she previously co-headed its London private client group

Kingsley Napley has appointed Waqar Shah as a partner to launch a dedicated tax disputes & investigations service offering

The needs of private clients are often complex, but having an LGBTQIA+ private client can add an extra layer of complexity.

Top 35 Under 35 Kellie Sherwill has joined offshore law firm Carey Olsen as an advocate and associate in its Guernsey dispute resolution team 

When should your neighbours be prevented from doing things on their land that diminish the amenity you enjoy from your land and in what circumstances does the law recognise a right not to be overlooked by a number of people on your neighbours' land?