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Viberts has again been recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2025 directory as Top Tier in Family Law, with Employment, Private Client, Trust and Tax, and Commercial Property achieving Tier 2 ranking.

“We are honoured to be recognised by the Legal 500 UK", said Zoe Blomfield, Managing Partner. “This achievement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing superior legal counsel and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our Jersey clients. The feedback from our clients and our overall Legal 500 rankings are testament to both the technical expertise and the excellent work consistently provided to clients across our practice areas."

From the Private Client, Trusts, and Tax team, which is ranked in Tier 2, Zoe Blomfield (capacity and elderly client specialist), Christopher Scholefield, Charles Thacker and Karla Summers-Shaw are named. According to client testimonials: "Viberts' team is head and shoulders the best team in Jersey. They have unrivalled resources, are hugely experienced, very responsive and provide very pragmatic advice", and Zoe Blomfield was noted as having no credible competitors in this space in Jersey and as being "hugely experienced, knowledgeable and is a fierce advocate for her clients". 

Viberts’ Family Law team is noted for its aptitude in family law matters pertaining to same sex and cohabiting couples, while also advising on matters tied to property and inheritance matters. The team is headed by the "Grande dame of family lawyers in Jersey," Rose Colley, who handles the spectrum of family law issues, from complex divorces to issues of child law. Alexandra Cohen was made senior associate in February 2024, specialising in HNW divorces, including FDR procedures. Client testimonials cite, "the team at Viberts provides a very bespoke service, tailored to each client’s needs and circumstances."

Employment partner, Vicky Milner was once more listed in the ‘Hall of Fame’ category and is noted as a first port of call for a number of senior executives bringing claims of discrimination and psychiatric injury, with experience appearing before both tribunals and the Royal Court. Clients cited, "they are highly professional and very well versed in their field - continually focused on working in the client's best interests throughout. They are very realistic and great at expectation management. Their people are definitely the key differentiator."

Dispute Resolution Partner, Giles Emmanuel, is recognised as a 'Next Generation Partner', with Beverley Lacey and Michelle Cabot being noted as other key lawyers. Client testimonials cite: "The litigation team at Viberts combines decades of experience with a highly client-centric focus. As a client, you know that you and your case are going to receive the best advice and representation available."

Corporate and Commercial Partner, Paul Wilson heads the team with Oliver Hughes being noted as a leading associate. Christopher Scholefield, Nic Le Breuilly and Irene Blöch being noted as other key lawyers. Clients state that "the team deals with all matters with exceptional professionalism, full clear explanations are given for all aspects of any deal we enter into. The team acts swiftly to ensure that deadlines are met."

Commercial Property partners, James Lawrence and Paul Harben head the team with Senior Associate, Emily Paris-Hunter, identified as other key lawyer. Client feedback includes: "We'd like to pay particular thanks to Paul Harben, who always goes the extra mile, Emily Paris-Hunter, who is always quick to grasp my concerns and can manage to eloquently put them into the contract with a minimum of words, and to James Lawrence - a good egg!"

Viberts’ Banking and Finance team is described as "the team deals with all matters with exceptional professionalism, full, clear explanation is given for all aspects of any deal we enter into. The team acts swiftly to ensure that deadlines are met." And, "I have worked with Oliver Hughes and Nic Le Breuilly; both can be relied on to provide support to matters relating to our industry."

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