Sinels was the first niche practice in Jersey to specialise in dispute avoidance and dispute resolution. Founded in 1987, the firm established its reputation by winning such landmark commercial litigation cases as West v Lazards and Mayo and Others v Cantrade Private Bank (Switzerland) C.I. Limited and Others. Over the years Sinels has developed from a leading litigation practice into a team of experienced individuals whose collective aim is to resolve clients’ problems in the quickest and most cost effective way. We are a results orientated firm, proactive in our approach to achieve the best possible result for our clients.
The firm acts for a broad base of clients both in Jersey and further afield with particular emphasis on the professional trustee and beneficiaries of international trusts. We join forces with London based and other on-shore law firms. Furthermore, the firm has represented clients in multi and cross jurisdictional contract disputes and also advises overseas corporate clients with direct and indirect interests in companies incorporated in Jersey. We have a strong private client practice, representing high net worth individuals whether in personal litigation or as beneficiaries in trust litigation.
Sinels has developed strong working relationships with various Jersey financial institutions and City of London and West End law firms many of whom have instructed the firm on a number of high profile cases. We have strong links with UK Counsel with whom we work well not only in litigious matters but also within our Trustee Advisory Services.
The firm has earnt a reputation for its fearless approach to taking on institutions, governments and individuals in the interests of its clients and our client testimonials speak for themselves.
This fearless approach coupled with our concern for an holistic understanding of our clients’ needs goes a long way to achieve the desired result . At the heart of the service we provide is a commitment to an active pursuit of the appropriate strategy for a quick and effective result . Our firm purpose is to ensure that our clients receive sufficient advice and support from us so that litigation can be avoided. Nevertheless when we are unable to shield our clients from litigation or dispute avoidance generally is considered inappropriate we can rely on the services of a dedicated team operating at a high strategic level of excellence to conclude the dispute satisfactorily.
