DQ‘s dedicated tax and private client team undertakes a ’wide and varied’ workload on behalf of leading banks, law firms, trustee providers, and accounting practices. Team leader Annemarie Hughes has notable experience in trust and private client matters, as well as international tax investigations, while Donna Matthews advises on the full spectrum of trust matters, from day-to-day administration issues to complex restructurings. Catherine French routinely assists corporate service providers and family offices with complicated trust and tax matters, such as economic substance issues. Joshua Quinn recently joined from M&P Legal.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They have a wide and varied advisory service and cover a range of legal, tax and regulatory matters.' 

  • ’‘Well established respected practice with expertise in all aspects of private client, trusts and tax.’

  • ‘Catherine French is extremely personable and approachable and exudes confidence when providing advice and drafting documentation. She has been fantastic whilst dealing with our recent client matter.’

  • ‘The team at DQ are practical and efficient. They are friendly and very approachable, they are my preferred provider for legal services in the Isle of Man. They offer a unique perspective on matters we have brought to them and provide practical, workable solutions.' 

  • ‘The Team at DQ are efficient, proactive and personable.’

  • ‘Donna Matthews is a very personable, knowledgeable and efficient advocate who I would have no hesitation in recommending.’

Key clients

  • Zedra Trust Company

Work highlights

  • Acting for Zedra in its capacity as trustee concerning requests for information from the settlor’s trustees in bankruptcy.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Annemarie Hughes
Annemarie Hughes
Hall of fameDQ
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Donna Matthews
Donna Matthews
DQ

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Annemarie Hughes, Donna Matthews

Other key lawyers

Catherine French, Joshua Quinn