About Collas Crill

Collas Crill is a top ten offshore law firm with offices in BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey and London. We deliver a comprehensive range of legal services to clients locally and around the world, from leading financial institutions, businesses and funds, to trustees, high-net-worth individuals and families.

Why we are different

What we do

'Collas Crill demonstrated a strong understanding of intricate legal issues and have consistently shown their expertise in tackling challenging cases. Their efficient communication has fostered a strong sense of trust.' Chambers, 2024

Collas Crill is an offshore law firm with offices in BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey and London.

We deliver a comprehensive range of legal services to clients locally and globally in four broad practice areas: Financial Services and Regulatory; Insolvency and Corporate Disputes; Private Client and Trusts; and Real Estate. 

Clients include some of the world’s leading international businesses, trusts and funds, and high-net-worth individuals and families across the globe. We continue to build a network of independent and trusted partners around the world including the Caribbean, the Channel Islands, the UK, Europe, the Americas and MENA.

Collas Crill Group also includes:

  • Collas Cril Trust and Corporate Services, which comprises trust companies in Guernsey and and a Cayman-based licensed company management business
  • Collas Crill Compliance, a Channel Islands-based consultancy business offering a range of outsourced services and expertise in governance, risk and compliance and anti money laundering / countering the financing of terrorism

How we do it

‘Collas Crill make lives easier by being easy to work with. The partners are knowledgeable, engaging and always willing to take a call to explain something in practical terms and provide support. A professional outfit who are a pleasure to work with.’ Legal 500, 2024

Collas Crill may not be the biggest offshore law firm but our aim is to be the best. Best for our clients, best for our people and best for the communities in which we operate.

We are known for being easy to do business with and our partners take a hands-on approach to ensure that we deliver a consistently exceptional client experience in every matter. We build trusted relationships with clients, taking the time to understand their needs so that we can provide tailored advice that hits the mark. Our lawyers always seek to give clients a full range of options to make the right decisions, and will give a practical view on how to proceed to achieve the best outcome.

Our global teams work across time zones to offer first-class expertise around the world which not only benefits clients but also offers our team a dynamic, diverse environment in which to develop their skills.

We are committed to making a difference to the local communities we call home and our annual CSR programme is reflective of this. We proactively support the wellbeing of our people, offering wellbeing initiatives throughout the year and paid leave for community involvement, as we recognise that achieving a good balance benefits everyone: our clients, colleagues and the wider community.

Our values

We are easy to do business with

Our professional expertise and legal skill is a given. What sets us apart is the way we do business and the care we put into building relationships. We are a people business and work proactively to provide clients with practical, commercial advice and a responsive, no-fuss service.

We never stand still

We have consistently challenged the status quo to find simpler, faster and smarter ways to help our clients achieve their goals. If something needs a different approach, we won't be constrained by convention or tradition to seek the right outcome.

Everyone has a voice

As a firm, we connect, listen and collaborate to get the job done. We recognise the skills, expertise and experience our team members bring to the firm. Combining our individual strengths enables us to live up to the expectations of our clients.

We are bold

We judge our success through client feedback and outcomes. It's important to us that they know we're on their team. We aren't afraid to think and act differently to get better results. And we won't sit on the fence because we know they expect more than that.

We love what we do

Being passionate about what we do is central to our approach. We enjoy building relationships, relish a challenge and take delight in our clients' achievements. Because we love what we do, we believe our clients will love working with us, too.

CC in numbers

35

partners

5

jurisdictions

94

lawyers

244

staff

4

global practices

  • CC timeline

  • Wins Private Client Legal Team of the Year

    At the 2024 STEP Private Client Awards

  • Joins forces with Ward Yates

    To further strengthen corporate, finance and trust expertise in Jersey

  • Named Best Legal Team at inaugural industry awards

    2022 WealthBriefing Channel Islands Awards

  • Wins Guernsey law firm of the year

    At Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards

  • Raft of award wins

    Several lawyers win honours at international and local level

  • Awarded Guernsey Law Firm of the Year

    At the Citywealth International Financial Centre awards

  • First featured in list of top 10 offshore law firms

    The Lawyer and Legal Business

  • Merges with BVI firm Farara Kerins

    Expanding our Caribbean reach

  • Named Offshore Law Firm of the Year

    At WealthBriefing European Awards

  • Named Legal Team of the Year (mid-size)

    At STEP Awards 2015/16

  • Merges with Cayman firm CARD

    Extending firm's reach into Caribbean

  • Awarded Guernsey Law Firm of the Year

    At Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards

  • Launched Risk & Regulatory practice

    Advising major banks and international financial services groups on all aspects of regulation and related risk issues

  • London office expanded

    To provide international legal advice

  • Cayman law offering developed

    Through the Jersey office

  • Launch of MENA practice

    Following key hires to Guernsey and Jersey teams

  • Collas Day and Crill Canavan merge to become Collas Crill

    Extending our practice across Channel Islands

  • Collas Day sets up London representative office

    To extend the firm's international reach

  • Launches trainee programme in Guernsey

    To grow local talent