Will Burnell

Overview

I'm a Partner in the International Trusts and Private Client team in Jersey. I advise corporate, charitable and private clients from a range of jurisdictions on the creation, ongoing management and termination of BVI, Cayman and Jersey trusts and other wealth and succession planning vehicles.

I moved to Jersey in June 2016 having previously worked in the BVI and England, where I trained and qualified.

Professional qualifications

• Advocate, Jersey
• Solicitor, British Virgin Islands

Membership

• STEP

What the directories say

In Legal 500 UK 2025, Will is ranked as a Next Generation Partner in Private Client, Trusts and Tax. He is described as: "a proactive and responsive new partner who provides clear advice and works very well in collaboration with other advisors internationally towards the client's goal."

In Legal 500 UK 2024, Will is ranked as a Rising Star and a Recommended Lawyer in Private Client, Trusts and Tax. A source in the guide describes him as "personable, responsive and thorough."

Will Burnell is listed as a Global Elite - Lawyer in the Private Client Global Elite Directory 2023.

In Legal 500 UK 2023, Will is a Recommended Lawyer for Private Client, Trusts and Tax.