Dickinson Gleeson is delighted it’s four partners
have been recognised in the Private Client Global Elite directory. James Dickinson, James Gleeson and Craig Swart have
been recognised as ‘Global Elite’ lawyers and Guillaume Staal as a ‘Rising
leader’.
The Private Client Global Elite Directory was created with the awareness that referrals and recommendations are absolutely key to the private client sector. To know that someone is an excellent technical practitioner is not enough, it is integral for the maintenance of client relationships that the advisors you refer to your clients are good personality fits and masters of communication. As such, rather than a listing of private client advisors as chosen by a third party, these are the top selected individuals as chosen by their own peers within the private wealth industry.
Dickinson Gleeson have again been recognised as one of the 2022 eprivateclient Top Offshore law firms. Over 100 offshore law firms are surveyed, and the rankings are based on data received. All firms ranked operate across multiple and single jurisdictions.
Managing partner, James Dickinson said: “To be recognised for a second-year running is testament to our team’s diligence and quality of work.”
Dickinson Gleeson is delighted to again be ranked in The Legal 500 (Legalease) UK 2023. The Litigation team are praised in the rankings for being ‘very responsive and provides timely and detailed answers in judicial proceedings.’ Also, we are recognised for our ‘availability and adaptability to our clients’ needs.’ And for being ‘Clear, transparent and competitive on fees.’
James Dickinson and
James Gleeson have maintained their Hall of Fame individual rankings. Guillaume
Staal is again recognised as a Next Generation Partner and is described as ‘upfront, easy to deal with and describes situations in a clear and
non-jargon basis.’ Whilst Pierre
Ali-Noor also maintains his Rising Star ranking.
The Private Client Trusts and tax team are described as being ‘very experienced and knowledgeable team. They provide clear concise advice in a timely manner.’ A strong commercial practice that combines legal expertise with an ability to help clients get deals done.’Practice head Craig Swart maintains his Leading individual status and is noted for being ‘very approachable, expresses himself clearly and is knowledgeable in all areas relating to trusts.’
Pierre Ali-Noor, Senior Associate, has been named as one of the 2022 ePrivateclient Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35. The Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35 initiative is designed to identify, recognise, promote and introduce the rising stars of the Private Client practitioner community in the Channel Islands.
Pierre’s practice covers a broad spectrum of private wealth work covering
advisory, administrative and contentious trusts matters as well as commercial
litigation. He has recently been sworn in as an Advocate of the Royal Court of
Jersey, and is also an English barrister and solicitor (currently
non-practising). In addition to this latest accolade, he is ranked in the
Legal 500 UK directory as a “Rising Star” in Dispute Resolution in
Jersey which says that he “works extremely hard and with technical
precision. One to watch for the future” and has previously described him as
being “hard working, charming and diligent. He really gets into the meat of
a case”. Pierre has previously also been recognised by Legal Week’s Private
Client Global Elite as a ‘Rising Star’ on three occasions.
The 2022 eprivateclient Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35 initiative is kindly supported by Cazenove Capital.
The 2022 edition of the Spear’s 500 is here — James Dickinson and James Gleeson are delighted to again be included in the indispensable guide to the top private client advisers, wealth managers, lawyers and service providers for HNW individuals. This latest recognition reflects the breadth and quality of work undertaken at Dickinson Gleeson. https://spearswms.com/the-spears-500-2022-out-now/
Dickinson Gleeson has appointed a Consultant to support its
growing legal team.
Advocate Jane Martin has been recruited by the practice to further enhance its litigation offering, and brings with her a wealth of experience in commercial litigation and case management.
As former Chief Executive Officer of the Law Society of Jersey and previously a Managing Partner of a local law firm, Advocate Martin has enjoyed a varied career, which also includes being appointed as Crown Advocate and arguing cases on behalf of the prosecution in criminal trials.
Founding partner James Gleeson said of Jane’s appointment: “Jane has joined us at an exciting time in the firm’s journey. Jane’s expertise is invaluable in bolstering the team and providing the excellent all-round service that our clients expect from us”.
Advocate Martin will focus on a wide range of contentious trusts and companies
disputes, including advising trustees, high net worth individuals, companies and
shareholders.
Having qualified as an English solicitor, Jane was sworn in an Advocate of the Royal
Court in 1995. Commenting on her appointment, Jane added: “I was attracted to working for Dickinson Gleeson due to the high profile, complex cases that they undertake and the dynamic, can do attitude that has made them a market leader in
disputes work.”
The appointment of Advocate Martin comes at the same time as the firm’s directory
rankings confirm the firm as a “veritable litigation force with a client-care that issecond-to-none”, by renowned legal directory the Legal 500.
The firm is also delighted that its two founding partners, Advocates Dickinson and Gleeson, have been awarded “Hall of Fame” status by the Legal 500.
The Legal 500 Hall of Fame notes those individuals who have received “constant praise by their clients for continued excellence”, highlighting the law firm partners who are at the pinnacle of their profession.
The other leading directory, Chambers and Partners, has noted: 'They're intellectually rigorous and have great a practice" say sources, who add that it is "A great boutique firm."
