Prior to joining Walkers in January 2019, Adam was a Partner at another offshore law firm in Guernsey. Prior to moving offshore, he trained and worked in the insurance and reinsurance litigation department of CMS Cameron McKenna in London, also spending time on secondment to a major global insurance underwriter.

Admitted in:

England & Wales (not practising)

Guernsey

2021 Chambers UK - Up and Coming - "He has an excellent grasp of tactics and is very strategic."

2020 Legal 500 UK -"Adam Cole is an empathetic, highly articulate and commercially aware professional who is an absolute titan when it comes to representing his client’s position. A great guy to have in your corner."

2019 Legal 500 UK - Next Generation Partner - "an exceptional lawyer", "destined for great things"

2019 Chambers UK - Up and Coming - “His greatest strengths are that he cares about his clients. He’s understanding and he works with his clients to best understand their situation and provide the best service possible". 

2018 Legal 500 UK - Next Generation Lawyer

2018 Chambers Global - “extremely polite, genuine and hard-working”; a “pleasure to work with”, “commercial and pragmatic approach”.

2018 Chambers UK - Associate to Watch

2017 Chambers UK - Associate to Watch - "a broad level of experience in commercial dispute work, with particular expertise in contentious trust matters", ability to "bring a calm and independent view to situations", "clients really like him and respect his advice".

2016 Legal 500 UK - "Professional and friendly."

Member of the Chancery Bar Association

ARTICLES

• Obtaining Evidence in Jersey or Guernsey for Use in Foreign Proceedings - We are seeing inquiries about the legal processes for obtaining evidence in Jersey or Guernsey for u...
  
• Asset Tracing in Guernsey and Jersey - Unlike some other jurisdictions, such as England and Wales, pre-action disclosure is not generally a...
  
• Contract Issues- A Customary Law Look at the Common Law Defences of Force Majeure and Frustration - Businesses in the Channel Islands are now starting to resume normal operations as much as possible. ...
  
• Practical Effects of Significant Reforms to Guernsey's Insolvency Law - With reference to practical examples from England & Wales, this briefing note by Raj Arumugam o...
  
• Guidance for Directors of Jersey, Guernsey and BVI Companies in Extraordinary Economic Circumstances - We are living in challenging times, arguably far more challenging than in 2008 given the supply and ...
  
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ADVISORY

• Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments in Guernsey - Volatile markets and economic downturns typically lead to increases in commercial litigation.  ...
  
• Looking Ahead to Moneyval - What is Next for Guernsey? - In the midst of the ongoing global turmoil caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Guernsey’s finance ind...
  
• Setting Aside Company Transactions Involving Jersey, Guernsey and BVI Companies - Financial pressure can change perspectives on transactions - whether through the lens of an insolven...
  
• Directors - How to Avoid Personal Liability in Times of Financial Difficulty - Economic downturns typically give rise to increased insolvency proceedings and stakeholder-driven li...
  
• Enforcement of Guernsey Security - The secured lending market is very familiar with structures involving Guernsey entities, including c...
  
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NEWS

• Walkers Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Practice Retains Top 20 Ranking in The GRR 30 2020 - Walkers' Global Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Group has once again been ranked inside the top 20 o...
  
• Virtual Conference to Tackle Fraud and Financial Crime in the Age of Home Working - Despite the difficulties caused by the pandemic, Guernsey Walkers' 8th Biennial Fraud and Financial ...
  
• More growth for Walkers Guernsey Insolvency and Dispute Resolution Practice Group - Walkers has recruited newly qualified associate Katherine Jensen to its Guernsey Insolvency and Disp...
  
• Adam Cole joins Walkers' Guernsey Insolvency & Dispute Resolution team as partner - Advocate Adam Cole has joined Walkers' Guernsey Insolvency & Dispute Resolution team as a lateral pa...
  
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EVENTS

• The 8th Biennial Fraud and Financial Crime Conference Fraud and Financial Crime in the age of home working - Walkers is delighted to invite you to attend our 8th Biennial Fraud and Financial Crime Conference, ...
  
• Companies in Financial Uncertainty: Risks, Considerations and Potential Outcomes - In this session Fraser Hern (Jersey) and Andrew Chissick (London) from Walkers' market-leading Globa...
  
• Structures in Distress: An Offshore Perspective Webinar Series - The current and worsening economic downturn is predicted to be unprecedented. Whilst the scale of th...
  
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