When contracts are breached or fraudulent actions occur, the impact can be immediate and far-reaching disrupting operations, threatening reputations, and placing valuable assets and relationships at risk. Whether at home or abroad, such disputes require fast, strategic legal intervention to protect your position and secure appropriate remedies.
We act for a wide range of domestic and international clients, including family offices, trust companies, property developers, construction firms, unions, and professionals. Our commercial law expertise spans everything from contractual disputes, fraud, and asset recovery to shareholder disagreements, professional negligence, and regulatory investigations.
For cross-border disputes, we work seamlessly with a trusted global network of legal experts and barristers to provide coordinated legal solutions across multiple jurisdictions. This ensures our clients benefit from consistent, high-quality advice wherever their interests lie.
We are also one of the few Jersey law firms with a specialist construction dispute practice and provide expert representation in trust and probate litigation, personal injury claims, and clinical negligence cases. Particularly where commercial or reputational issues are at play.
Whether you’re navigating a domestic dispute or a complex international matter, our team delivers strategic, results-driven litigation tailored to protect what matters most relating to any commercial dispute or civil disputes.
This ranges from straightforward debt claims to large complex and novel claims with multi-jurisdictional issues involved. We have a proven track record of litigating against government departments, banks, and other financial institutions.
As Corporate Solicitor’s we deal with all issues adopting the appropriate level of urgency, force or sensitivity that is required.
As well as full scale-litigation, Sinels fully understands and appreciates the benefits of negotiation and other forms of dispute resolution and is well versed in same.
Our corporate solicitor firm also can be intelligence-led as it has strong links to Sintel and other intelligence agencies and is fully aware of intelligence practices and how they may be best utilised.
Explore a selection of case studies showcasing the breadth and success of our legal work. Each case highlights how we’ve achieved favourable outcomes for our clients across a range of complex and high-value matters. From commercial disputes to family law and cross-border litigation, these examples reflect our commitment to delivering results with precision, strategy and care.
Most claims these days involve breaches of contract or terms alleged to apply between the parties. Sinels regularly advises on the construction and enforcement of terms. Further, we have been involved in some of the most high-profile cases where the Court has had to consider the Jersey law of contract.
Marett v Marett View CaseSinels can and does act for those facing disciplinary or regulatory investigation or facing penalties from public / professional bodies or regulatory authorities. W v Jersey Financial Services Commission; In the Matter of Police Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures (Jersey) Order 2000
Anonymous View CaseSinels has handled arguably the most complex and high-profile employment case hat has come before the Royal Court and Court of Appeal in Jersey which considered important issues of contract law and employment law.
Alwitry v The States Employment Board View CaseSinels possesses the capability and actively engages in handling planning and building disputes. With years of experience working with builders, architects, engineers, and developers, Sinels has represented all parties involved in a wide range of construction disputes. One notable case where Sinels demonstrated their expertise is this dispute.
Degano Limited v Houzé Construction Limited View CaseSinels can and does act in planning and building disputes. Sinels has many years’ experience in dealing with builders, architects, engineers and developers and has acted on all sides in relation to varying types of construction dispute.
Sir Bob Murray v Camerons Limited View Caseinels also has a deep understanding of fraud, fraudsters and corporate misadventures. S We have a proven track record of obtaining restitution for victims of fraud or those mis-sold financial products.
Mayo Associates SA and others v Cantrade Private Bank Switzerland (CI) Limited and others View CaseOur team is made up of experienced, highly skilled legal professionals dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you. Each member brings specialist knowledge, strategic insight and a practical, results-driven approach. These are the trusted individuals who will guide your case with care, clarity and confidence from start to finish.
Sinels is specialist litigation firm in Jersey, providing expert legal advice both locally and internationally
Specialising in commercial law, trust litigation,
and family disputes. Trusted for over three decades
in personal and business matters, including domestic, international, and cross-border affairs.
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