In addition to accompanying HNW clients through divorce proceedings, Viberts is noted for its aptitude in family law matters pertaining to same sex and cohabiting couples, while also advising on matters tied to property and inheritance matters. The team is headed by the ‘grande dame of family lawyers in Jersey,’ Rose Colley, who handles the spectrum of family law issues, from complex divorces to issues of child law. Alexandra Cohen was made senior associate in February 2024, specialising in HNW divorces, including FDR procedures.
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- 'Rose Colley is one of the key influential names in the family law field in Jersey. She is known to fight her client's cases fiercely.'
- 'An absolute commitment to their client and cases. Collaborating with English barristers to provide their clients with the best legal teams.'
- 'Rose Colley and Alexandra Cohen stand out for their commitment to every case and client.'
- 'Rose Colley is the grande dame of family lawyers in Jersey. She fixes on her client's goals and does not rest until she has done all that could be done. Always better to have on your side than against you. Alexandra Cohen is an associate to watch. She is very bright and mixes a reassuring manner with a focus on detail.'
- 'This firm is a very personal one with excellent senior staff. One of Jersey's best personal family law experts.'
- 'They are very interested in one's personal problems and full of care and understanding. Their discretion is absolute!'
- 'The team at Viberts provides a very bespoke service, tailored to each client’s needs and circumstances.'
- 'Rose Colley and Alexandra Cohen have provided me with invaluable advice. I would strongly recommend them to contacts of mine. They bring calm and resolve to quite a contentious area of family law, which is most helpful, leading to better and quicker outcomes.'
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