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Guernsey Bar

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St Peter Port·Professional Service

About

Guernsey Bar is the statutory professional body and regulatory authority for advocates of the Royal Court of Guernsey, covering the full Bailiwick of Guernsey (Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark). Constituted in 2008 under the Guernsey Bar (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2007, it regulates professional conduct, administers complaints and disciplinary procedures, coordinates legal aid, runs a bursary scheme for aspiring advocates, and provides continuing professional education for its 51–200 members. —

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Legal aid

Advice and representation for individuals unable to afford legal services.

From their website

Legal aid coordination

Professional bodies & institutes

Membership institutes for a profession — qualifications, CPD, standards and member services (law, finance, directors, trust professionals).

From their website

Professional body operator

Quick facts

Established
2008 · 18 years
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
Insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
Industries served
Commercial, Corporates, Government, International financial transactions, Private clients

People9

  • Marcus Leese — Bâtonnier
  • Martin Jones — Deputy Bâtonnier
  • Alison Antill — Bar Secretary
  • Anthony Williams — Treasurer
  • Gordon Dawes — Council Member
  • David Thompson — Council Member
  • Mathew Newman — Council Member
  • Annaliese McGeoch — Council Member
  • Heidi Sandy — Council Member

From their website

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  • Professional regulation of advocates
  • Complaints and disciplinary procedures
  • Bursary scheme for aspiring advocates
  • Continuing professional education
  • Insurance cover requirements
  • Equality diversity and inclusion policy

Credentials

Qualifications

  • Guernsey Bar
  • pass Guernsey bar exams
  • Members must qualify as a UK barrister or solicitor
  • and complete a course at the University of Caen
  • complete pupillage in Guernsey

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Email
GuernseyBarSecretary@walkersglobal.com
Website
guernseybar.com
Social
Address
C/o Walkers, Block B, Helvetia Court, Les Echelons, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1AR

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