Advocate Leeuwenburg has been working in Jersey since 2008 and qualified as an advocate in 2010. He joins Sinels from another local law firm and he will handle commercial litigation and trust litigation. Advocate Chiddicks joined Sinels in 2007 and qualified as an advocate in 2011. During his time at Sinels, he has been involved in some high profile cases and developed a reputation, principally in the context of commercial and trust disputes.

Commenting on the appointments, Senior Partner Philip Sinel said: "Advocate Leeuwenburg’s experience will further strengthen our team of lawyers and Jersey Advocates as we continue to provide authoritative, expert, and intelligent advice to our clients."

Pictured: Advocate Steven Chiddicks joined Sinels Advocates in 2007 and was recently appointed as Partner.

“Steven has shown himself to be a very strong lawyer, both technically and tactically. He has always been a key player in delivering the excellent advice that the firm’s clients have come to expect, but as a partner he will enable the firm to offer even greater depth and breadth of service."

Advocate Leeuwenburg said: “I look forward to building on Sinels’ strong reputation for robust advice and representation, and I very much share the firm’s client-focused ethos which helps individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations through effective and efficient legal advice,” said Robin.

Advocate Chiddicks said: “I am delighted to form part of the small, but efficient and growing team at Sinels. We occupy a very good position in the marketplace and I look forward to ensuring that we deliver more of the same to clients existing and new."