Jon Barclay

Jon is a partner in our Guernsey Litigation and Dispute Resolution team specialising in contentious regulatory matters and commercial litigation.

He has been a Guernsey Advocate for almost 20 years and before that practised as a Barrister in the UK in the chancery and commercial group at leading set No. 5 Chambers.

Jon advises institutions, law firms and in-house teams worldwide across the range of international financial services litigation.

He is recognised by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for Guernsey Dispute Resolution advice.

Jon has a close interest in cross-border enforcement and asset recovery and has received particular recognition for his work in the fraud arena, with freezing injunctions and related orders.

He is a Notary Public for the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Professional

• Advocate - Guernsey
• Notary Public - Guernsey
• Barrister - England & Wales
• ACAMS - CAMS (certified anti-money laundering specialist)
• Chancery Bar Association 
• Institute of Directors
• INSOL International, Insolvency Lawyers Association

Industry Focus

• Jon is a director of the Institute of Law, Guernsey.
• He is a contributor to the Jersey and Guernsey Law Review.

Credentials

• 'Leading Lawyers' category - 2018, 2017 Citywealth Leaders List
• Band 3 'Leader in their field' - Chambers UK, Europe and Global 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017
• 'Honours List' in the 'Leading Lawyers Contentious Trusts' category - 2016, 2015 and 2013 Citywealth Leaders List
• 'Prominent Figure' in the 'Leading Lawyers Contentious Trusts' category - 2015 and 2013 Citywealth Leaders List
• Listed as an 'Asset Recovery Expert' and an 'Investigations Expert' - Who's Who Legal