Michelle Leverington and Nicholas Le Quesne from Benest Corbett Renouf have both been sworn in as Advocates of The Royal Court of Jersey, increasing the number of Jersey-qualified lawyers at the firm to ten.
Michelle’s main areas of practice include property matters – acting for buyers and sellers in relation to Jersey property including share transfer and flying freehold structures.
Michelle (pictured) also has considerable experience in dealing with drafting of wills and estate planning. She deals with the administration of probates including estates involving complex assets such as family run businesses and resolving disputes between family members. She also advises borrowers and lenders in relation to loans, both secured and unsecured.
Nicholas is a member of the firm’s family law department. He deals with all aspects of family work, including separation, divorce and financial settlements, as well children issues including residence, contact and parental responsibility.