'David Jones is an exceptional practitioner and the standout partner in the Guernsey restructuring and insolvency market. His mastery of both the technical and strategic dimensions of complex insolvency work is unmatched. He is responsive, commercially astute, and has the confidence and judgment to provide clear, decisive advice on difficult issues. Qualities that are invaluable when you are navigating high stakes appointments. He leads matters with authority but remains approachable and collaborative throughout.'

Legal 500

"He's brilliant and he's very creative in his approach."

Chambers UK

'David Jones is the best insolvency lawyer in Guernsey. Whilst technically outstanding, he has the unique ability to explain things in plain English, and always suggests pragmatic solutions.'

The Legal 500 UK

'David Jones is an excellent advocate and the obvious go‑to for complex Guernsey restructuring and insolvency mandates. He is highly commercial in his outlook, quickly gets to the heart of the issues and consistently offers pragmatic, solutions‑driven advice that reflects real‑world risk rather than abstract theory. David is extremely knowledgeable on both contentious and non‑contentious aspects of insolvency and asset recovery, and his mastery of the detail inspires real confidence on difficult matters. He is very available, responsive and easy to work with, which makes him a trusted sounding board for office‑holders and boards alike on time‑critical assignments. His billing is fair and sensible for the level of expertise and partner engagement he provides, representing very good value for money in the Guernsey market'

The Legal 500 UK

About

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D: +44 (0)1481 741554

E: david.jones@careyolsen.com

Laws Practised:

Guernsey

Location:

Guernsey

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David is an advocate and head of the dispute resolution and restructuring and insolvency team in Guernsey. He advises on complex restructurings and formal insolvencies in contentious, non-contentious and multi-jurisdictional matters.

In his time with Carey Olsen David has been involved in many of the largest insolvencies involving Guernsey entities and global retailers. He is able to assist lenders in respect of the taking and enforcement of all forms of security. David regularly advises the boards of distressed entities and has extensive experience acting for office holders on all aspects of their appointments including the tracing and recovery of assets.

David is a member of the Insolvency Lawyers Association and R3 and sits on the young members Committee of INSOL International. David lectures on INSOL's Foundation Certificate in International Insolvency and is part of the working group tasked with updating and revising Guernsey's insolvency laws. He has also been appointed as a member of Guernsey's first ever Insolvency Rules Committee (IRC). David is listed in the Lexology Index for Restructuring & Insolvency, Asset Recovery and as a Thought Leader. He is also ranked in Chambers Global and The Legal 500 2025 editions. Clients say that David is "the best person in Guernsey for insolvency and restructuring work" and "He is a thought-leader in the industry, he's a very good advocate and comes up with innovative solutions to issues."

Career

David qualified as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales in 2004. He was called to the Guernsey Bar in 2014. He was made a partner at Carey Olsen in 2019.

Advises on

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Relevant experience

Notable matters include advising in relation to the restructuring and/or formal insolvencies of:

Joannou & Paraskevaides (Overseas) Limited,
the philatelic investment business Stanley Gibbons (Guernsey) Limited,
The Long Port Group, and
HMV Group plc.

He has advised on the acquisition, restructuring and enforcement of a number of high value, multi-jurisdictional, non-performing loan portfolios on behalf of hedge fund acquirers.

Awards and accolades

奖项和荣誉

David is ranked as a Next Generation Partner in dispute resolution by Legal 500, and "is a thought leader in the industry". He is also ranked by Chambers and Partners in Band 3. David has been recognised as one of Guernsey's best restructuring and insolvency lawyers by Who's Who Legal. David provides clients with specialist advice and is noted as "the best person in Guernsey for insolvency and restructuring work". The GRR 100 states that "David Jones always looks for a pragmatic solution to resolve issues in a timely manner."

"The best person in Guernsey for insolvency and restructuring work. If I had any matter that was Guernsey-related, I'd go to him first before others can. You want him on your case." - Chambers UK

"He's very commercial, practical and very personable. He comes at things from an angle that is easily understood but is also very good technically." - Chambers UK

"He's brilliant and he's very creative in his approach." - Chambers UK

"David is a thought leader in the industry. He's a very good advocate and comes up with innovative solutions to our issues." - Chambers UK

"David is one of the most commercial lawyers in the Channel Islands – my go-to restructuring lawyer." - Chambers UK