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/
We are delighted by the great feedback in The Legal 500 (Legalease) UK 2022 rankings. Our litigation team is described as a “robust litigation bench for insolvency and trust disputes … known for high-quality work in complex disputes”. We are particularly pleased to note that James Dickinson and James Gleeson have maintained their Hall of Fame individual rankings, whilst Guillaume Staal is recognised as a Next Generation Partner. Guillaume Staal is described as “very impressive. He understands the issues which need to be considered, is clear and concise in his drafting and is a real team player”. James Gleeson is noted as “a star – commercial, adept with court procedure and practically-minded”, whilst Pierre Ali-Noor, who maintains his ranking as a Rising Star, is praised as a “great senior associate who works extremely hard and with technical precision. One to watch for the future.”
Private client, trusts and tax:
Dickinson Gleeson are delighted with the firm’s rankings in The Legal 500 (Legalease) UK 2022 rankings for Jersey private wealth, trusts and tax. The Legal 500 notes that we are a “solutions-driven firm” and that our clients “benefit from direct and ongoing engagement of the most senior members of the firm”. Practice head Craig Swart is ranked as a Leading Individual and described as being “personable, honest, approachable, commercial”, whose pragmatic and calm advice is “highly appreciated and valued by his clients“.
Dickinson Gleeson are delighted
to announce that all four of the firm’s partners James Dickinson, James
Gleeson, Craig Swart and Guillaume Staal have been listed in Citywealth’s Top
100 Private Client Lawyers 2021. The list recognises lawyers who went above and
beyond for their clients during the course of the Covid-19 pandemic.
This latest recognition reflects
Dickinson Gleeson’s deep-rooted commitment to client service in the face of
challenging and rapidly evolving circumstances, both locally and globally.
Partner Guillaume Staal said:
“After a challenging year we are
delighted to see the firm’s strength in depth rewarded by the inclusion of all
the firm’s partners in Citywealth’s Top 100
Private Client Lawyers 2021.
The firm’s responsiveness and pragmatism with partners leading from the front continues to be vindicated in a competitive marketplace. It is particularly gratifying to be recognised as having gone well above and beyond for our clients during the pandemic and the unprecedented challenges it has created.”
Dickinson Gleeson is pleased to report that Pierre Ali-Noor has passed his final examinations for Advocates and Solicitors in Jersey.
Pierre, who trained with Herbert
Smith Freehills, is a Senior Associate in Dickinson Gleeson’s Litigation Team. Pierre has been
listed in Legal Week’s Private Client Global Elite: Ones to Watch in 2018, 2019
and 2020-21, and in 2020 was, for the third time, named in ePrivateclient’s Top
35 Under 35 Channel Islands’ list. He is also short listed for the Citywealth
Future Leaders award for Lawyer of the year IFC Senior/Managing Associate.
James Dickinson, Managing Partner, said: “We are delighted that Pierre has passed these exams. This is a significant milestone in Pierre’s career and a testament to his commitment and hard work. We wish him every success in the court room! We are pleased to have had the opportunity to support Pierre through this process.”
Another year another Sark to Jersey challenge. Dickinson Gleeson is pleased to support this event alongside 3D Events, Simon O’Donoghue and Axal Leine Recruitment raising valuable funds for Dementia Jersey.
The event is open to teams of 2-6 people, each competing head-to-head
to be the first team over the finish line. The challenge starts from the shores
of Sark and ends in the bay of Greve De Lecq.
This Saturday our very own Craig Swart will be taking part in the challenge, and we wish him and all others taking part good weather conditions and a fun competitive day in the water!
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."