1. Representing various beneficiaries in respect of applications brought pursuant to Article 51 of the Trust (Jersey) Law 1984 seeking direction and approval of the distribution, division and sale of assets settled on trust.

2. Representing the beneficiaries of a trust regarding a claim against the corporate trustee for breach of trust and gross negligence in connection with financial investments made over a ten year period.

Paul Wilkes and Kit Hobbs acted for Butterfield in creating and reviewing fiduciary administration and service-level agreements in providing licensed management, administrative and secretarial services for an underlying client in the insurance sector.  They also reviewed and updated the insurance manager's operations manual relating to the conduct of business by means of a protected cell company.

Collas Crill acted for a client of JTC Group in the sale of the entire issued share capital of a Jersey company which owns a high value mansion flat in Knightsbridge in London. The corporate aspects of the transaction were dealt with by David Dorgan and the property aspects were dealt with by Michael Morris.

We advised the trustees of a family trust, established by a deceased US resident settlor, in respect of several potential scenarios due to a lack of clarity in the trust instrument's original drafting, further complications caused by the settlor's testamentary legacies to the trustees and claims from potential beneficiaries in contradiction to the deceased principal beneficiary's wishes. In particular our advice focused on (1) whether the trust period had expired, (2) whether the default trusts were valid and if so had the principal beneficiary properly exercised their powers thereunder, (3) whether or not the acceptance of assets by the trustee pursuant to the reversionary interests under the settlor's last will and testament created new trusts and (4) practical and technical advice as to how the trustees should proceed.

Created new trust for UHNW Malaysan high tech entrepreneur to structure personal and business assets in numerous jurisdictions

Drafting bespoke commercial trust arrangement.  The client appreciated the balance struck between technical drafting and commercial awareness.  The matter highlights our expertise in assisting with commercial trust arrangements.

Advised widely on regulatory issues, in particular, the effect and interpretation of the Criminal Justice (Proceeds of Crime) (Financial Services Businesses) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Regulation 2007 as they affect fiduciary businesses.

Represents the defendant in proceedings brought by Bagus Investments Limited. This matter has been to Court five times and involves an allegation that our client took money from a trust which did not belong to him and laundered it through three different jurisdictions, namely Liechtenstein (through two Anstaldts), Switzerland and London. The argument now turns on whether the defendant received the money knowing of a prior breach of trust, or innocent of this. The case has already resulted in a landmark decision on the law of constructive trusts.

Acting for and provided commercial advice in the sale and purchase of a substantial commercial property worth in excess of £15m ultimately owned by a world renowned Jersey high net worth resident.

Technical advice on disclosure of information to beneficiaries under Guernsey law.  It was a significant piece of advice analysing one of the basic features of Guernsey law and highlights the technical skill within our team.

Acted in the establishment of a foundation structure with complex succession planning issues for one of the wealthiest families in the Middle East.

Acted for the family trust of a world-renowned film financier owned via a holding company shares in an AIM listed company which was itself involved in film financing. The listed company's biggest asset was a back catalogue of extremely well-known films, but was nonetheless under threat of administration because of a complex network of intergroup liabilities. There were also insolvency issues in a number of jurisdictions including Jersey and BVI.

Acted in the acquisition by a trust of a substantial property in Grenville Street, St Helier, for £6.3m.

Acting for and provided succession planning for a world renowned Jersey resident high net worth individual.