Edward Bennett
Bedell CristinLeveraging practice head Nancy Chien‘s ties to both Asian and Middle Eastern jurisdictions, Bedell Cristin advises clients on the setup of Jersey-domiciled family offices and other structures to hold family assets. Chien is also sought after for assistance with succession planning, and in setting up philanthropic vehicles, an area of expertise shared by Sevyn Kalsi. Kalsi is further noted for his expertise in matters of family governance, and has worked to grow the firm’s ties to African markets. Edward Bennett assists clients with the setup and reorganisation of trust structures, and is also sought after for assisting HNW families with the transfer of assets to the next generation. Kirsten Brass acts for clients looking to establish Jersey-based trusts, and also handles matters arising out of wills and probate proceedings.
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- 'Sevyn Kalsi is an outstanding draftsman. Certainly my go-to adviser for all trust matters with any degree of complexity. He also happens to be an extremely pleasant individual who wears his brilliance lightly.'
- 'Extremely experienced, responsive and collaborative team.'
- 'Personable and very relationship-driven, also wishing to work collaboratively to deliver the right result for the client.'
- 'Bedell Cristin has excellent lawyers and lots of expertise in the market.'
- 'Nancy Chien is a very competent lawyer with a strong sense for the needs of the client.'
- 'Nancy Chien is an industry expert in the PW/FO space. It is rare to find an individual who can advise on both private wealth and corporate matters. Nancy does this easily and, when speaking with clients, does so in a way that they can understand matters.'
- 'The recent addition of new team members, Sevyn Kalsi and others, to the private client team has enhanced the team, making their offering much more attractive. The new additions bring experience and approachability, which is key for clients.'
- 'Sevyn Kalsi has an easy style which is well received by clients, making the working experience a pleasure.'
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