Advocate Jeremy Heywood has been appointed as Partner at the two-year-old boutique litigation firm while Sarah Nibbs joins the practice as its Business Development Manager.
Advocate Heywood joined David Benest Law at its inception in 2013. His wide-ranging civil practice covers insured risks, immovable property and planning issues, as well as commercial and contractual matters and trust disputes. He has been appointed previously by the Royal Court to act as amicus and is a fluent French speaker.
Described by the 2014 edition of the Legal 500 as “a young and capable advocate”, Jeremy qualified as an Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey in September 2010, having worked previously as a litigator for a large offshore law firm.
Sarah Nibbs joined David Benest Law in March and her role as Business Development Manager will involve identifying and securing new streams of work for the firm, as well as strengthening its website and digital media presence.
In addition, Sarah will organise and oversee events for the firm’s current clients. She has a diverse background as a fee-earner in high-net-worth family law matters and has also worked in the mineral exploration industry and charitable sector.
Commenting on the new appointments, founding partner David Benest said: “The appointment of Jeremy to the partnership is a recognition both of his ability and the quality of his work. The growth of our practice also identified a requirement for a Business Development Manager. Having worked with Sarah previously, we feel her legal background and marketing skills make her a perfect fit for the firm.”