A dispute and resolution partner at Carey Olsen has relocated from Hong Kong to the firm’s Jersey office.
Jeremy Lightfoot has almost two decades of experience in successfully representing parties in complex, high-value and cross-jurisdiction litigation, insolvency and restructuring matters.
He previously led Carey Olsen’s dispute resolution offering in Hong Kong SAR, where he oversaw the expansion and transformation of the practice into one of the leading offshore practices in Hong Kong.
Prior to moving offshore, Mr Lightfoot spent a decade practicing as a barrister at a leading London chambers.
Legal 500 described him as an “intellectual heavyweight”, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific said he was an “excellent strategist with first rate client handling skills” and Asian Legal Business considered him as “widely regarded for his sharp intellect and cherished by clients for his sophisticated charm”.
He was also named as one of the Top 10 Offshore Litigators in Asia by Asian Legal Business for four consecutive years.
Marcus Pallot, partner and head of the firm’s Jersey dispute resolution and litigation team, said: “As one of the largest and most experienced teams on the island, we are regularly instructed on the most significant disputes in the Channel Islands and are involved in a wide range of high-value and high-profile international proceedings.
“Jeremy’s vast experience in successfully acting on these matters will play a key role in helping us meet the growing client demand for our Band-1 ranked litigation services.”
Mr Lightfoot said: “Having led the transformation of Carey Olsen’s Hong Kong practice into one the leading offshore practices in Hong Kong, I am now looking forward to helping drive the next phase of growth in Jersey.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of such a dynamic team and contribute to the firm’s continued growth from this location. I look forward to collaborating closely with colleagues and clients, leveraging my international dispute resolution experience.”