Independent Firm Profile
Location:
7 Castle St, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3BT, Jersey
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Firm Overview
Advocate Stephen Wauchope established Bailiwick Legal Services on 1 January 2023 to provide affordable, tailored legal advice and representation in Jersey courts and tribunals. The firm acts for both local and international clients, drawing directly on its founder’s extensive cross-border experience. Advocate Wauchope was admitted to the roll of practitioners by the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2002, gained valuable experience with a respected London firm from 2006, and relocated to Jersey in 2007.
Between 2007 and 2013, Advocate Wauchope worked within a top-tier local law firm before qualifying as an Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey and becoming a partner at a firm with an international footprint. This background allows Bailiwick Legal Services to handle everything from complex courtroom disputes to standard, everyday legal matters. Based in St Helier, the practice focuses entirely on dependable client advocacy and straightforward legal advice.
Core Practice Areas
- Criminal Defence and Representation: Handles both private and legal aid cases, offering advice and representation for all offences from minor infractions to serious criminal charges.
- Wills, Probate and Succession: Covers non-contentious will preparation and succession planning, as well as contested estates and will disputes.
- Corporate Law: Provides general corporate advice, formal legal opinions, and assistance with company reinstatements.
- Family Law: Assists with divorce, separation, asset division, child contact, and ongoing financial support.
- Trust Litigation: Offers advice and courtroom advocacy to settlors, trustees, and beneficiaries dealing with Jersey law trusts.
- Employment Law: Provides practical advice and representation for employers and employees, including guidance on compromise agreements.
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