about abt
We are a no nonsense firm that specialises in civil, criminal and commercial litigation, trust and private client, contentious and non-contentious employment, family and child care, and conveyancing and property.
Whether a multi-national company, bank or financial institution, a local business or an individual, all our clients receive a personalised, dedicated and timely service that we are able to offer as a small firm but with the same level of expertise you would expect to find in a much larger one.
The firm comprises partners who are well-established & experienced in their areas specialisation.
Our Practices Areas
We specialise in the practice areas of litigation, employment, trust and private client, property, divorce, separation, family finances and family mediation.
Conveyancing
We undertake a full range of dispute resolution, including commercial, civil and criminal litigation and mediation.
Matrimonial
Our range of family and child care matters includes divorce, separation and more
Litigation
We undertake a full range of dispute resolution, including commercial, civil and criminal litigation and mediation.
Trust & Private Client
We offer a complete and seamless service to individuals, corporations, administrators, directors, settlors, protectors, trustees, beneficiaries, people wishing or coming to reside in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Employment
We act for local and international employers and employees alike in contentious and non-contentious employment matters across the whole spectrum, from recruitment to post-termination.
Our Team
Our advocates, lawyers and conveyancers merge knowledge, experience and skill with imagination, practicability and approachability to form a committed team of professionals, small enough to ensure that clients’ matters will not be lost in the myriad of support staff.
ADVOCATE NICK BARNES
Nick undertakes all aspects of commercial and civil litigation including anti-money laundering, trust litigation, and banking litigation.
Telephone: +44 (0)1481 724124
ADVOCATE CLARE TEE
Clare specialises in civil and criminal litigation, including contentious employment law, and has a broad range of experience acting for both international and local clients.
Telephone: +44 (0)1481 749665
ADVOCATE JEREMY LE TISSIER
Jeremy Le Tissier practises all aspects of commercial litigation, trust matters and contentious insolvency.
Telephone: +44 (0)1481 724124
ADVOCATE THOMAS CRAWFOURD
Tom specialises in contentious and non-contentious employment law and he also undertakes a variety of dispute resolution work.
Telephone: +44 (0)1481 749667
ADVOCATE JEMMA LE SAUVAGE
Jemma practices all areas of family law including matters relating to children, divorce, separation and matrimonial finances.
KAREN VARLEY
Karen specialises in personal injury litigation, including motor claims, employers’ liability and medical negligence.
Telephone: +44 (0)1481 749666
DEBBIE BOURGAIZE – CONVEYANCING SPECIALIST
Debbie has extensive experience in dealing with all aspects of property matters for both individual and corporate clients.
Telephone: +44 (0)1481 749671
employeehelpdesk
Introducing abt’s employeehelpdesk.
A FREE employment law service offering up to 30 minutes’ FREE legal advice to all employees in the Bailiwick of Guernsey
Testimonials
Legal 500
Smaller but giving a very personalised service.
Chambers & Partners
Very talented with amazing turnaround times given its size.
The Best of Guernsey
A breath of fresh air providing a stress free conveyencing service with knowledge, care, skill & professionalism.