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Restoring Value, Earning Trust: Over Three Decades of Elite Legal Advocacy

For over thirty years, high-net-worth individuals, international corporations, and institutional clients have trusted Sinels to guide them through their most complex, sensitive, and high-stakes legal matters.

Based in the Channel Islands, we operate both locally within Jersey and across the global stage.

At Sinels, our practice is built upon a definitive foundation of sharp intelligence, absolute integrity, and a genuine care for our clients’ long-term outcomes.

Built on complete independence and defined by a resolute mindset, our Jersey practice combines elite technical intellect with clear, straight-talking counsel to win complex personal and commercial disputes.

Solicitors and Advocates in Jersey (Channel Islands) with Global Cross-Border Reach

We don’t believe in hiding behind dense legal jargon or stuffy traditionalism. Our boutique team is designed for agility and precision, ensuring our clients receive partner-led attention on every matter.

We invite you to meet a legal team that will support, protect, and represent your interests with elite skill, total discretion, and absolute dedication.

Our Reputation is Built on Trust and Tangible Results

We’re proud to be the legal team that clients turn to when failure is not an option. Whether handling delicate domestic disputes or intricate international litigation, Sinels delivers clear, confident advice that you can rely on implicitly.

Known for our integrity, intellectual firepower, and no-nonsense strategy, our Jersey legal firm delivers expert guidance with a deeply personal touch.

Our clients value our straightforward communication and profound understanding of the law, especially when navigating highly volatile or high-stakes situations. We build enduring, long-term relationships founded on mutual trust, reliability, and exceptional results.

Complex Commercial, Trust, and High-Value Family Litigation

As one of Jersey’s longest-running domestic and international litigation law firms, we specialise in untangling sophisticated legal crises that demand high-calibre strategic thinking. We don’t handle routine, high-volume paperwork; instead, we focus our collective strength on three core pillars of elite advocacy:

  • International Trust & Fiduciary Litigation: Jersey is a cornerstone of global wealth management, and Sinels stands at the forefront of complex trust disputes. We represent beneficiaries, trustees, and protectors in high-value asset tracing, breach of trust claims, and multi-jurisdictional asset recovery.
  • Commercial & Corporate Law: We defend and advance our clients’ commercial interests in intricate corporate battles, shareholder disputes, fraud investigations, and insolvency matters. Our trial-ready advocates bring formidable leverage to the negotiating table and the courtroom.
  • High-Net-Worth Cross-Border Family Disputes: While we are not a routine divorce shop, we excel in handling high-end matrimonial and family disputes involving substantial wealth. We navigate complex financial structures, offshore assets, corporate holdings, and inherited wealth with absolute discretion.

A Wide and Deep Network of Specialists

Serious litigation is rarely won on legal argument alone. Behind the firm sits a wide and deep network of specialists we can call on when a matter demands it — forensic accountants who follow money through opaque structures, handwriting and document examiners, medical and psychiatric experts, and lawyers in the jurisdictions where the assets and the counterparties actually sit. These relationships have been built over decades and across borders. We bring the right expert in early, when it changes the outcome, rather than late, when it only adds cost.

No matter how difficult the circumstances, our team acts as a force for good—providing authoritative, expert, and intelligent advice with integrity and heart.

Experienced, dependable, and fiercely straight-talking, the lawyers at Sinels consistently aspire to exceed expectations, safeguarding your position and restoring value to your affairs.

About The Team

Trust is earned through decades of exceptional outcomes. For over thirty years, Sinels has guided clients through their most complex and sensitive legal disputes, both within Jersey and across international borders.

Combining sharp legal intelligence with unwavering integrity, our team provides premium technical expertise without the stuffy corporate noise. We are straight-talking, results-driven Jersey lawyers entirely focused on protecting your position and restoring value to your affairs.

Philip Sinel

Philip Sinel

Advocate Philip Sinel is often invited to speak at conferences in relation to various aspects of Jersey law.

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Steven Chiddicks

Steven Chiddicks

Steven has received his BA (Honours) in Business, a Post Graduate Diploma in Law and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

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Catia Tavares

Catia Tavares

Catia was awarded The Law Society’s prize for the highest mark in the ‘Civil and Criminal Procedure’ paper and the ‘Trust Law’ paper.

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With Sinels looking after my personal and business affairs I feel a sense of security. They will always go that extra mile
– Anonymous
Divorce is so difficult and having to walk through this alone would have been unthinkable. Catia Tavares was there every step of the way. Nothing phased Catia nor the rest of the team at Sinels. Dealing with the divorce itself and handling expertly the complexities of the ancillary matters due to the various business’ and Family Trusts involved has made my journey as smooth as possible. In addition Catia has been available at all times to sort out the expected as well as the unexpected elements of my particular case.
– Jennifer Lapidus
Sinels has been formally instructed to act on our behalf in recovering the outstanding debt owed. Please note that this firm is composed of real professionals actively working on this case, and they are fully authorised to communicate with you, negotiate repayment terms, and take further action if necessary
– Silverlight Research
I found Sinels listened sympathetically, understood the situation quickly, and provided sound advice for the way forward. In the Court I remained calm as Sinels were always in control
– Paul Carpenter
Being a non native and finding myself on the wrong end of a domestic breakup, the kindness, understanding and clarity given to me by Catia Tavares, of Sinels was a life saver, when one is stressed, fearful and confused to have a professional clear the way is more than a relief, with her guidance I quickly began to understand and know what to do with the situation, I will be forever grateful for her Humane professionalism and legal advice
– Lynn Lewis
Great working with Catia, and I would have no issues in recommending Catia to others in need of Jersey biased support
– Anonymous
I cannot thank you enough for all your advice and support during the divorce proceedings. It was a very stressful time but somehow you made me feel reassured and supported throughout the process
– Anonymous
Following a contentious probate dispute a client, Mr J Stuart, praised the outstanding work and approach of Advocate Catia Tavares and said a big thank you for all she had done and wrote Catia kept me in the loop with everything and explained everything so thoroughly, I really am truly grateful
– Mr J Stuart
With Sinels managing my legal affairs, I have complete confidence and peace of mind. Their expertise, professionalism, and personalised approach have been invaluable in navigating complex legal challenges. I trust their team to handle my interests with care, precision, and unwavering commitment, delivering results that truly matter
– A Valued Client
I approached Philip Sinel and his team during a highly controversial and high-profile internal police disciplinary matter. It was an extremely stressful period with significant professional and personal implications. Philip demonstrated outstanding professionalism, sound judgement and a deep understanding of both the legal and practical issues involved. The wider team at Sinels were equally supportive, responsive and efficient throughout. Philip's expertise, strategic thinking and determination were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome that protected both my reputation and my future career. I would have no hesitation in recommending Philip Sinel and Sinels to anyone facing a complex employment, disciplinary or regulatory matter.
– David Minty