Where one spouse owns or operates a business, the financial side of a divorce becomes noticeably more complicated. The business is an asset that has to be accounted for, and it is very often…
Two questions come up in almost every first meeting, usually within the first few minutes: how long will this take, and what will it cost? Both are entirely reasonable. Neither has a…
Couples come to see me having lived together for many years, in the entirely reasonable belief that the length of the relationship has earned them something in law. It has…
A move to Jersey is usually a positive decision. People come here for work, for retirement, or simply for a fresh start, and by the time they arrive most have taken careful…
Walk into the Royal Court in London and you will see the full theatrical paraphernalia of English justice: black gowns, flowing robes, and the iconic horsehair wigs worn by barristers…
From the start of my journey as a trainee solicitor, I quickly realised that this area of law is deeply personal. Every case tells a story, often filled with emotion,…
A Conveyancer’s View from the Front Line The first quarter of 2026 has brought a welcome sense of stability to Jersey’s residential property market. After several years of hesitation, many…
Choosing family law was never about prestige or complexity. It was about people. From the start of my journey as a trainee solicitor, I quickly realised that this area of law is…
Buying a home is often described as one of life’s most stressful experiences. Across the world, property transactions can drag on for months, with buyers and sellers navigating a maze…
