In its first year of submitting, Collas Crill Trust has been ranked in band 1 in the trust companies category of the Chambers HNW Guide 2026 for Guernsey and Jersey.
Katie Bonfrer, Siobhan Crick and Greta Pender have all been individually ranked in band 1 in the trust companies category.
Katie, Group Managing Director of Collas Crill Trust and Corporate Services, said: 'I am incredibly proud of these accolades as, not only is it rightful recognition of the Guernsey and Jersey teams' hard work and dedication, it's a tangible demonstration of our place in the private client and trust space. It builds on our inclusion in eprivateclient's Top Trust Companies at the end of last year.
'We received feedback that a service-led, independent trustee model was what ultra-high-net-worth clients were looking for in a trust company.
'So over the last two years we set ourselves ambitious targets to deliver an exceptional level of service that sets up apart from our competitors. We have evolved our offering, improved our internal processes and collaboration to enhance efficiency, and grown significantly by recruiting specialist trust experts to new roles - all to ensure we achieve these goals.
'I have said it before but, reading some of the client testimonials, I really feel like we have tapped into something that was missing in the marketplace.
'To be recognised by Chambers in band 1 in our first submission to the HNW Guide, as I said, I am incredibly proud and I would like to thank the team for their continued effort, commitment, team spirit and the service they provide our clients.'
Client feedback received
'The combination of their legal firm and trust company gives them a great ability to handle sophisticated clients.'
'The team is highly experienced and adept at handling complex and sophisticated matters with care and attention. Their knowledge of a wide range of asset classes, and the specific concerns/complexity associated with each, is deep and impressive.'
'They are a breath of fresh air in the trust business. They have an excellent new team, most of whom are women which is fresh and exciting, and they have lots of momentum and energy here in Guernsey. I would really recommend them.'
'Collas Crill Trust has incredible individuals who are passionate about what they do. This comes across in their engagement with us as legal advisers and the clients as well.'
'Collas Crill Trust has a broad spectrum of experience across jurisdictions.'
'The team at Collas Crill Trust are proactive and responsive. They are also approachable and personable, which immediately won the client's confidence. Being able to work closely with Collas Crill's law firm was also a positive for the client.'
'Collas Crill Trust are very collaborative in their approach and there is a real sense of working as part of a team to get deals done for the client.'