11 May 2022 | 1 min read
Ogier succeeds in securing a multi-million fraud judgment for BDO and Creditforce Limited
James Angus
Team: Nick Williams, Matthew Davies
Jersey
Case
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Nick can get around the most difficult and complex trust disputes and distil them down. He has excellent relationships with clients, the court, judges and everyone you'd need. Nick is a perfect Jersey lawyer.
"Chambers UK, 2027
Nick is one of the leading litigators in Jersey and a key member of Ogier's Trusts Advisory Group.
Background and experience
Nick specialises in complex and cross-jurisdictional commercial litigation. He is an experienced and persuasive Advocate, regularly appearing in the Royal Court. Clients praise Nick for his strategic sense and his sound, solutions-based advice.
Nick acts for many of the leading trust companies in the Island, assisting them in the full range of contentious trustee, company and regulatory issues that they may face. He also specialises in shareholder litigation and claims of unfair prejudice and breaches of contract and fiduciary duty. He has extensive experience in insolvency and regulatory matters.
Nick joined Ogier in 2007, having previously practised in England with Clifford Chance. He was admitted as a Jersey Advocate in 2010, and became a Partner in 2013
Admitted in:
2010 - Jersey
2003 - England and Wales
Examples of work
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21 February 2022 | 1 min read
Ogier advises Gazit in first ever take-private by way of Jersey statutory merger
Richard Daggett
Team: Alex Fisher, Nick Williams
Jersey
Deal
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15 August 2019 | 1 min read
Ogier acts for Tarsus Group in £561 million takeover bid effected by Scheme of Arrangement
Simon Dinning
Team: Nick Williams, James Angus
Jersey
Deal
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19 June 2019 | 1 min read
Ogier advises Atotech in US$4.5 billion acquisition
Raulin Amy
Team: Nick Williams, James Angus, Ralph Spencer-Tucker
Jersey
Deal
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3 June 2019 | 1 min read
Ogier acts in £561 million takeover bid
Simon Dinning
Team: Nick Williams, James Angus
Jersey
Deal
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10 January 2019 | 1 min read
Ogier advises on $22.5 billion gold mining merger
Raulin Amy
Team: Nick Williams, James Angus
Jersey
Deal
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8 January 2019 | 1 min read
Ogier advises on £46 billion Shire acquisition in largest Jersey scheme of arrangement on record
Simon Dinning
Team: Nick Williams, James Angus
Jersey
Deal
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21 June 2018 | 1 min read
Ogier advises on £3.9 billion UBM deal
Simon Dinning
Team: Nick Williams, James Angus, Chloe Watson-Hill
Jersey
Deal
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20 October 2017 | 1 min read
Ogier advises Kennedy-Wilson Holdings on recommended offer for Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate plc
Simon Dinning
Team: Emily Haithwaite, Nick Williams, James Angus
Jersey
Deal
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23 March 2015 | 1 min read
Representing the Parish of St Helier on compulsory purchase, development, legal and title issues, sa
Jonathan Hughes
Team: Nick Williams, Sarah Parish, Laura Shirreffs
Jersey
Deal
News and insights
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15 October 2026 | 4 min read
"Second to none" Ogier's strength in depth praised in latest Chambers UK Guide
Edward Mackereth
Team: James Angus, Nick Williams, Damian Evans, Rebecca McNulty, Matthew Davies, Henry Wickham, and 45 more
Guernsey, Jersey, London
News
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2 October 2026 | 3 min read
"Not only do they know the law, they also help shape it": outstanding praise for Ogier's Jersey team in Legal 500 UK Guide 2027
Niamh Lalor
Team: Bruce MacNeil, Kate McCaffrey, Jennifer Cox, Mike Evans, Lucy Chambers, Simon Dinning, and 33 more
Jersey
News
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23 July 2026 | 2 min read
“Supreme” Ogier maintains top ranking in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey
Matt Guthrie
Team: Rachael Reynolds KC, Anthony Partridge, James Campbell, Josephine Howe, Catherine Moore, Chris Hards, and 6 more
Cayman Islands, Jersey, Guernsey
News
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16 July 2026 | 1 min read
Rebecca McNulty named in Citywealth's Top 100 International Powerwomen 2026
Nick Williams
Team: Rebecca McNulty
Jersey, London
News
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9 April 2026 | 5 min read
Clarifying the protector's role: key takeaways from the Privy Council's 2026 judgment
Nick Williams
Team: Deborah Barker Roye, Rosalie Reeves
Jersey, Guernsey, Cayman Islands
Insight
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18 February 2026 | 1 min read
Ogier expands 2026 Private Client Global Elite recognition
News
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13 February 2026 | 4 min read
Withered on the vine: Jersey's Royal Court grants and upholds strike out and reverse summary judgment in respect of breach of duty and dishonest assistance claims
Nick Williams
Team: Matthew Davies, Charlie Dessain
Jersey
Insight
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16 October 2025 | 3 min read
Clients praise Ogier's outstanding commercial awareness in Chambers UK 2026 guide
News
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3 October 2025 | 4 min read
Myth-busting: When is legal privilege not legal privilege?
Nick Williams
Guernsey, Jersey, Ireland, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands
Insight
Recognition
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Nick is knowledgeable, experienced and a good leader
"Chambers UK, 2027
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Nick is phenomenal on his feet and he knows the details inside and out. His advocacy is great and he's a joy to listen to.
"Chambers UK, 2027
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Leading Partner
"Legal 500 UK, 2027
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Nick Williams has been superb on an extremely difficult and complex piece of trust litigation. His strategic advice and judgment is spot on.
"Legal 500 UK, 2027
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His courtroom advocacy has been pitch-perfect; while being all over the detail, he is able to step back and convey an aura of calm authority on his feet.
"Legal 500 UK, 2027
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Nick Williams is simply a lovely guy, very calm and a pleasure to deal with.
"Legal 500 UK, 2027
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Nick Williams is my go-to lawyer in Jersey because he can get around the most difficult and complex trust disputes and distil them down. He has excellent relationships with clients, the court and judges. He is a perfect Jersey lawyer.
"Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026
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Nick Williams is very impressive. really hard-working, will get back to you very quickly and has a good instinct for things. He knows his local market very well.
"Chambers UK, 2026
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Nick is extremely calm, unflappable and has excellent judgement
"Chambers UK, 2026
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Nick is a first-class Jersey lawyer and a confident advocate
"Chambers UK, 2026
"Nick Williams is a very good tactical thinker, with an almost uncanny sense for what points will appeal to the court."
Legal 500 UK, 2026
"Leading partner"
Legal 500 UK, 2026
"Nick Williams is an outstanding litigator who cuts through matters to the heart of the issue, delivering excellent results"
Legal 500 UK, 2025
"Nick is always personable and easy to deal with"
Chambers UK, 2025
"Nick is an outstanding lawyer and a brilliant advocate"
Chambers UK, 2025
"Considered and careful whilst providing timely and supportive pragmatic advice. Has worked hard to ensure deadlines are met and involved other lawyers when needed."
Legal 500 UK, 2024
"Nick is great to deal with, very knowledgeable and helpful"
Chambers UK, 2024
"Leading partner"
Legal 500 UK, 2025
"Notable practitioner"
IFLR1000, 2024
"Nick is a heavyweight litigator"
Chambers UK, 2024
"Hard working, willing to spend time to delve into the details of the case and then focuses on the important issues."
Legal 500 UK, 2023
"Nick Williams is effective, calm and measured; he is persuasive in court and earned their trust"
Chambers UK, 2023
"Inspires confidence, and provides sound, solutions-based advice"
Legal 500 UK, 2023
"Leading Individual"
Legal 500 UK, 2023
"Calm and measured courtroom style. Diligent and thorough"
Legal 500 UK, 2022
"Team of the Year – Litigation"
Citywealth IFC Awards 2022
"An excellent advocate with an eye for the points that will interest the court and how to present them as persuasively as possible"
Legal 500 UK, 2021
"Has good strategic sense and is a skilled advocate"
Chambers UK, Dispute Resolution, 2021
"Private Client Global Elite"
Legal Week Private Client Global Elite Directory, 2021
"Very attentive and helpful in explaining the process, responsive and very knowledgeable"
Chambers UK, 2020
"Unflappable and a calm advocate"
Legal 500 UK, 2020
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