Trusts

Technical expertise. Commercial awareness. Trusted support.

In Jersey’s sophisticated trust environment, fiduciaries, trustees and advisers need clear, responsive legal support to navigate complex regulatory, commercial and cross-border matters. We advise trust companies, private wealth professionals and family offices on every aspect of trust creation, governance and dispute resolution.

We work as a trusted legal partner, helping you meet your duties, manage risk and achieve your clients’ objectives.

We provide legal advice and support across the full trust lifecycle.

Establishing and managing trust structures

• Charity law advice for setting up and operating charitable trusts and non-profits
• Jersey foundations for succession, family governance and philanthropy
• Legal advice on partnerships including LPs and LLPs used in trust and fund planning
• Legal support for trust providers covering drafting, governance and regulatory obligations

Resolving complex trust issues

• Contentious trust matters involving beneficiaries, protectors or breaches of duty
• Cross-border succession planning for international estates and family wealth structures

Whether you manage private wealth, family assets or commercial structures, we tailor our advice to your specific needs.

• Experienced trust lawyers. We’ve advised Jersey’s leading trust companies and family offices for decades
• Responsive and pragmatic. We give clear advice that supports decision-making
• Trusted in complex matters. We handle everything from routine advisory work to high-stakes litigation
• Cross-border and regulatory insight. We help you meet evolving legal obligations with confidence

Trust administration comes with legal, regulatory and reputational demands. We help you meet those challenges with confidence, ensuring every decision supports the trust’s purpose and protects your business. Whether you need strategic input or day-to-day legal support, our team is here to help.

We work as an extension of your team, focused on results that preserve value and protect relationships.