Professional Endorsements

AFR Advocates is delighted to announce that it has received endorsements from highly regarded legal directories.

CHAMBERS EUROPE AND CHAMBERS UK

Chambers is renowned for its research into the strengths and reputations of European lawyers.  Chambers UK commentators have commended the “swift consolidation of the team”.  Mark Ferbrache has been described in Chambers as one of the most experienced litigators in Guernsey and commentators have added "there aren't many people who know a courtroom better than he does".  Paul Richardson being "a pragmatic litigator who always gets right to the heart of a dispute".

In Chambers Europe 2010, Mark Ferbrache and Paul Richardson are both commended for dispute resolution.  Paul Richardson “masters his brief very quickly - he was originally a barrister and it shows”. 

Also in Chambers Europe 2010, Paul Richardson is regarded as a leader in employment matters being "...a very good advocate with extensive hearings experience".  Simon Geall is commended as "up-and-coming".  Commentators remark "...he's unflappable and is steadily making a name for himself".  The employment team have been highly commended as “...a strong reputation on the contentious side of the practice.  It continues to outstrip its rivals”.  They have also been commended for non-contentious employment issues.  Mark Ferbrache's subspecialism in marine employment has also been noted.

The firm is also recognised for its considerable expertise in property matters.  Mark Ferbrache is regarded as "... efficient, effective..." and "quick to grasp relevant issues".  Clients comment on the "well known and well-connected" Mark Ferbrache - "He's my man in Guernsey".  Peter Atkinson is commended for property as being "very thorough".  Conveyancer Jerry Woodward is acknowledged for his many years' experience in conveyancing.  Clients commend the property team as providing a "very friendly and amenable service".   
 

THE LEGAL 500

Legal 500 conducts an in-depth survey of the legal market.  Its recommendations are based on the feedback received from thousands of commercial clients.  Legal500.com is the largest legal referral site on the Internet.

In the 2009 Edition, AFR is commended for dispute resolution, employment, private client, corporate and trust.

For dispute resolution Mark Ferbrache is described as “an outstanding advocate who always goes the extra mile to deliver”. 

Paul Richardson is well regarded for his trust litigation work.  He has been described as being “very effective, with a fairly relaxed, laid-back style which makes him easy to work with".  He continues to act for the Medical Defence Union, the Medical Dental Defence Union of Scotland and RBSI.  Paul is also highly rated for his employment expertise. 

Peter Atkinson has been commended for his private client, corporate and trust expertise.
 

WHICH LAWYER?

Practical Law’s ‘Which Lawyer?’ is regarded worldwide as the essential guide to lawyers and law firms in more than 100 countries.  It identifies the leading lawyers and law firms in the key international corporate and commercial practice areas.

In rankings published in 2010, both Mark Ferbrache and Paul Richardson are both Highly Recommended for their dispute resolution work ranging from civil and commercial litigation, trust litigation, injunctions, asset tracing to disclosure orders, both locally and outside Guernsey.

Mark Ferbrache is recommended for his restructuring and insolvency expertise.

Paul Richardson is recognised as being a Leading Lawyer for both labour & employee benefits and private client. 

The firm is also recognised generally for its Private Client work.