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Babbé LLP

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Babbé LLP‘s client base is composed predominantly of financial service providers, which the firm represents in commercial disputes, in addition to acting in regulatory matters and advising HNWIs in trust cases. ’Legal MVP’ Todd McGuffin leads the team, handling cases concerning trusts, insolvency and regulatory challenges, and is also noted for his work in fraud cases and asset recovery procedures. ‘Very capable advocate’ Nicholas Robison is sought after for complex trust disputes and is frequently tasked with representing the interests of minor beneficiaries, in addition to advising shareholders and directors in commercial disputes. Martin Jones joined the practice in May 2024.
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  • 'Babbé's team is responsive and has a firm grasp on the personal aspect of legal services, understanding our specific needs as a client and ensuring that we are kept fully up to date and are engaged with every step of the process.'
  • 'Todd McGuffin is all about the clients. His approach is super client-friendly, making sure legal solutions match their business goals. Todd’s got a knack for handling tough cases. He’s like the legal MVP. Nick Robison's analytical skills are top-notch. He can untangle even the messiest legal knots.'
  • 'David Doutney excels in devising strategic legal approaches to safeguard clients’ interests. David’s great at collaborating with colleagues and clients. He’s the glue that holds the team together.'
  • 'Very strong advocates, rigorous in their analysis of facts and law - strong advocates for their client's position but have a respectful but good working relationship with their clients.'
  • 'Todd McGuffin is an excellent advocate with a good sense of humour and a commercial outlook. Really engages with his client, has good experience with dispute resolution/mediation, and looks for sound commercial results.'
  • 'A combination of knowing their clients' businesses very well, being technically very strong, and having a number of excellent advocates.'
  • 'Todd McGuffin is an experienced litigator. At the very top of his game.'
  • 'Nick Robison is a very capable advocate and was excellent before the Royal Court in an application for us. He dealt ably with difficult questioning from the bench and was thoughtful and considered in his responses and submissions.'

Clients clés

  • Fort Trustees Limited
  • Acis Capital Management LP
  • United States National Bank Association
  • VEB.RF
  • Intertrust
  • Robert Tchenguiz

Points forts

  • Acted for Fort Trustees Limited and Balchan Management Limited on the long-running Tchenguiz Discretionary Trust dispute.
  • Represented VEB in a claim brought by Stanislav Gromov concerning a residential property development in Moscow, including in a dispute over the appropriate jurisdiction.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Responsable de la pratique

Todd McGuffin

Autres avocats clés

Nicholas Robison; David Doutney; Vicky Olivier; Nick Howell; Ruairi Pollins; Martin Jones