Member Profile
James Dickinson
Partner | Dickinson Gleeson
Office Location: Jersey
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Top Specialisms
Commercial Litigation
Dispute Resolution or Arbitration
Trusts: Contentious
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Professional Biography
I am an Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey, an English solicitor (non-practising), and a solicitor of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (non-practising). With over 25 years of experience in handling complex commercial disputes, I have developed a broad practice spanning Jersey and other offshore/international jurisdictions. My areas of expertise include asset recovery, trust and estate disputes, shareholder and corporate conflicts, and cases involving the restraint of improperly obtained information. I represent ultra-high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), financial institutions, law firms, executors, settlors, trustees, and beneficiaries. Additionally, I have acted as an expert witness and regularly appear before Jersey's senior courts.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: I was a litigator in London and moved to Jersey because I thought it would be an interesting place to live. End result was that I have ended up specialising in contentious Trusts and Estates.
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Key skill is being able to listen very carefully to the client in order to best fulfil their objectives.
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: I think Ai is going to have a big impact. Fortunately, I do not expect to see robot advocates before I retire!
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: Le Hibou Blanc - Megeve