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Having returned to Sinclair Gibson in May this year, Senior Associate Lizzie Barclay will now participate in a panel discussion at the upcoming ThoughtLeaders4 Private Client Guernsey Conference, focusing on Best Practices for Future-Proofing Trusts. The panel will cover key areas including common types of litigation to be aware of, practical strategies for stress-testing trusts to mitigate risk, and the advantages offered by the local jurisdiction in trust dispute resolution. Details of the conference can be found here: Thought Leaders 4 | Private Client. She will be joined at the conference by Darren Hark, Senior Associate in our family department, highlighting the strength of the firm’s complementary dispute and family law practices. Together, they reflect Sinclair Gibson’s commitment to delivering joined-up expertise across overlapping areas of client need.

Lizzie returns to us from a well-regarded mid-sized City firm, where she established an impressive reputation in the field of contentious trusts and estates. Recognised as a Rising Star by The Legal 500 and awarded the Bronze Award for ‘Lawyer of the Year – Contentious Trusts’ at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards, Lizzie brings a wealth of experience and expertise. She has a proven track record advising beneficiaries, trustees, and personal representatives on a broad range of complex, often international, trust and estate disputes. Known for her strategic insight, meticulous case management, and client-focused approach, Lizzie has earned a reputation for excellence in managing high-value, high-profile matters.

Lizzie began her legal career with us, training at Sinclair Gibson’s predecessor firm and qualifying into the litigation department in 2013. We are thrilled to have her back on the team.