Craig Swart
Dickinson GleesonWith considerable expertise in trust disputes, Dickinson Gleeson represents HNWIs as trustees and beneficiaries and trust companies in issues resulting from contested restructuring efforts to disagreements between beneficiaries concerning trust property. Craig Swart heads the practice, maintaining a mixed contentious and advisory practice. James Dickinson acts for clients in trust disputes and asset recovery proceedings, with James Gleeson representing HNWIs, trustees, beneficiaries and executors in matters before the courts.
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- 'A small, proactive, experienced and knowledgeable team that truly knows Jersey law inside out.'
- 'Craig Swart always goes above and beyond and provides an excellent service.'
- 'I have always received quick and incisive inputs, with little time wasted on distractions. The service is personalised but efficient.'
- 'The partners are very accessible, typically handling matters directly with the client.'
- 'James Gleeson is smart, creative and very commercial.'
- 'Technically proficient and able to combine that expertise in a practical way to deal with each client's needs.'
- 'James Gleeson and James Dickinson are the standout performers: helpful, responsive and willing to go the extra mile.'
- 'Craig Swart is responsive and pragmatic. He is quick to understand the crux of an issue and recommend a pragmatic solution. Excellent knowledge of Jersey regulatory and legal frameworks.'
Key clients
- Geneva Trust Company (GTC) SA
- Accuro Trust (Switzerland) SA
- LAGA
Work highlights
- Advised a Jersey resident on the acquisition of Granite Le Pelley Limited.
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Craig Swart