Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Our global litigation team is recognised around the world, is respected for its rigorous approach to high-quality work and enjoys top tier status with both the Chambers and Legal 500 directories.

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We are instructed frequently to act in the highest-profile disputes in the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey and have been at the forefront of litigation for many years.

We are leaders in law making and have a long history of creating legal precedents in groundbreaking cases. Similarly, we are involved actively in drafting and professional advisory committees to help to develop and shape legislation across our jurisdictions.

Many of our litigation experts have previously worked with City of London law firms, at the English Bar or gained experience in the leading offshore jurisdictions. We work regularly alongside highly respected international lawyers in cross-border matters in addition to providing support to our colleagues in other teams across Bedell Cristin where required.

Instructed by a wide range of financial institutions, fiduciary service providers, commercial entities and private individuals based worldwide our expert teams are involved in a broad spectrum of litigation work. This includes trust disputes, insolvencies, boardroom battles, fraud and asset recovery, regulatory enforcement and arbitration.

We believe in a ‘hands-on’ approach and our clients have access to our experienced litigation partners for the duration of any case. We take on our clients' issues and guide them towards the best solution, communicating regularly and providing reassurance at every stage.

Our practice is focussed on the following areas:

Contentious Trusts & Probate

Commercial Disputes (including Banking & Finance)

Fraud & Asset Tracing

Regulation & Enforcement

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The team is technically strong and competent, and they are efficient in distilling matters down to the core issues to be addressed. They are professional, approachable and are calm and measured in their approach.

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Legal 500
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Friendly, engaging partners with a sense of humour but with great technical knowledge.

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Legal 500
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Excellent offshore profile, with one of the strongest Guernsey practices. The partners are real experts in their field.

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Legal 500
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Top drawer, commercially minded dispute resolution team. Reliable, efficient, and value-for-money advice. More than holds its own with the other leading firms.

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Legal 500
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Bedell Cristin have a very high profile in offshore commercial and civil fraud work.

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Legal 500
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Deep intellectual firepower.

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Chambers and Partners HNW
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They are very knowledgeable, quick to act and pragmatic. Their communication is really good and they are approachable.

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Chambers and Partners

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We offer expert advice in BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey law, from our conveniently located offices across Europe, the Americas and Asian time zones in order to handle the most challenging and complex cross-border deals, disputes and investigations.