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Gillian Christian

Director (Isle of Man)

Specialism: Lawyers Contentious Trusts

Company: Keystone Law

Location: Douglas, Isle of Man

Citywealth rating

4.79412
Average: 4.8 (34 votes)
Fee Level:
4.735295
Average: 4.7 (34 votes)
Quality of Advice
4.79412
Average: 4.8 (34 votes)
Communications Skills
4.82353
Average: 4.8 (34 votes)
Interpersonal Skills
4.82353
Average: 4.8 (34 votes)
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Peer review:

I find Gill to be the most approachable and helpful lawyer around, nothing is too much and the service she provides is always first class. Couldn't recommend enough.

Angela McCutcheon    Bridgewaters IOM Limited   
04 Feb 2020

Institutional client review:

Gill provides the ideal combination of significant knowledge, legal mettle, commonsense and commerciality which has earned her the position as our 'go to' resource for most business and private client matters.

Christina Rawlinson    Cavendish Trust Company Limited   
03 Feb 2020

Institutional client review:

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Gillian, first class service every time

03 Feb 2020

Private client review:

Gill breaks the mould when it comes to the stereotypical lawyer. She is professional, down to earth and approachable. Gill strives for excellence and is always 'on the ball' giving practical, effective, reliable advice.

03 Feb 2020

Peer review:

Gill has an exceptional reputation in her field and is a role model to women in business. Gill goes out of her way to support and encourage her peers, colleagues and clients, always going the extra mile. Having recently started my own new business, Gills guidance, knowledge and support has been invaluable and I would highly recommend her.

Kerry Smith    Kesmi Consulting Limited   
03 Feb 2020

Private client review:

Gill provides a fantastic service. Exceptionally knowledgeable but also very pragmatic and commercially minded. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Gill.

03 Feb 2020

Private client review:

Friendly, Professional and very good knowledge

R T S Farinha    Personal   
03 Feb 2020

Private client review:

Gill is extremely client focused and an excellent lawyer. She is a breath of fresh air amongst the legal profession ensuring that any route taken is practical to the situation at hand and for the client, something I have found in very few other lawyers. She is pragmatic and creative in helping her clients. I would never hesitate to recommend anyone to Gill. I am grateful to have such an excellent lawyer that I can turn to.

03 Feb 2020

Peer review:

She is a role model for lawyers everywhere and especially for women.

Elizabeth Parkes    Gelling Johnson Farrant   
05 Nov 2019

Peer review:

Excellent service easy to work with and provides a down to earth approach to her clients.

17 Oct 2019

Private client review:

I wouldn't hesitate to use Gill and her expertise across a number of areas. First class all the way.

20 Aug 2019

Institutional client review:

We engaged Gill to step in for our previous lawyer at short notice and in the middle of a number of cases we had ongoing. She rapidly built trust between us and quickly got up to scratch with all cases in terms of both knowledge and strategy. Gill brings more than just a legal approach in her dealings with us, thinking creatively on what else there is to consider. This is something I rarely find in lawyers. I cannot speak highly enough of Gill and her abilities, we are lucky to have such a great lawyer on board and she is a great asset to reach out to for our firm.

John Bell    Fiducs Limited   
31 Jul 2019

Institutional client review:

Gillian has provided us with some excellent advice and guidance in dealing with a range of matters. Always approachable and I appreciate her professional but pragmatic approach and desire to find solutions.

Ross Byrne    Hillberry Trust Company   
24 Oct 2018

Institutional client review:

I have used Gillian for various matters over the last few years and she is always my first point of contact for any legal query. Gillian keeps me fully up to date with any ongoing matters and I have always had the outcome I was looking for. Very professional and highly recommended.

Paul Healey    Bridgewater (IOM) Limited   
05 Sep 2018

Private client review:

Gillian provides an excellent service, she is very approachable and commercially minded. Would definitely recommend Gillian.

Jackie Breadner    Kreston IOM Limited   
03 Sep 2018

Institutional client review:

Would not hesitate to recommend Gillian, first class service.

29 Aug 2018

Private client review:

Through what has been a turbulent year Gill was my voice of reason, showing compassion and professionalism. Gill achieved for me the best possible outcome in a very unfair situation. I wish her every success.

24 Aug 2018

Institutional client review:

Gillian is a "go to" trusted advisor on all trust and estate related matters. She is extremely approachable whilst always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others.

Amy Shanahan    Knox House Trust Limited   
23 Aug 2018

Peer review:

Couldn't ask for a better, more approachable and knowledgeable Advocate. Always my first choice!

Voirrey Collister    Knox House Trust Limited   
23 Aug 2018

Private client review:

Gillian has assisted me with a number of legal matters over the last couple of years and I have always found her to be professional and extremely helpful. Even with legal matters that wouldn't normally fall under her legal remit (legal advice re: my wedding abroad), Gill has been there to assist in whatever way possible. Gillian is extremely diligent in her work and I am a firm believer of you get what you pay for, with Gillian Christian that is the highest quality of legal advice available.

22 Aug 2018

Private client review:

I have appointed Gillian to look after a number of our legal requirements in 2017 & 2018 as well as recommending her to a number of friends and clients. I have received a prompt, professional service with excellent results. I like her common sense approach which is refreshing and I've been left with a clear understanding as to the likely outcome of each case and her advice has proved very invaluable in my decision making process, which has saved me time and money and got us to a conclusion quickly. A rarity in the legal world and I will continue to use her for all our legal work moving forward.

Brian Kelly    ORTG Ltd   
21 Aug 2018

Private client review:

Excellent Service. Personable and efficient. Highly recommended

Rosemary Wright    MDS Limited   
21 Aug 2018

Private client review:

I have worked with Gillian over the last two years and she has always been reliable, informative and able to help strategise our various legal issues. i have no issue in thoroughly recommending her services.

Alan Hollingsworth    Mann Made Group Limited   
21 Aug 2018

Private client review:

A very commercially minded lawyer who is reactive and approachable all times. Fees very reasonable for the level of service given

21 Aug 2018

Private client review:

Gillian gives sound practical advice and is very easy to work with because she listens to what her client wants and advises accordingly. I have always found her quick to respond because she makes herself easily available to her clients. Gillian is a very capable litigator and recently assisted us in getting a positive result in a multi-party matter.

21 Aug 2018

Institutional client review:

I first met Gill through a colleague who works very closely with her. Gill is always professional and you can see that through the advice that she gives. Gill is a great communicator and is always ready to help you with any queries.

21 Aug 2018

Private client review:

Excellent communicator, advice always on point, looks for a swift solution and uses excellent interpersonal skills to achieve this.

Martin Nulty    Private Client   
20 Aug 2018

Institutional client review:

Gillian has been with us through an extended sale process and her advice, commitment to get a good transaction and super speed in response has been invaluable.

20 Aug 2018

Peer review:

Gill always provides clear and concise advice. She is commercial in her approach and always makes time for her clients.

Alistair Stennett    Conexus Limited   
20 Aug 2018

Peer review:

Gill always provides sound, commercial advice in a professional manner but with a personal touch. Gill is a pleasure to deal with and really is breaking down some of the stereotypes associated with the old school stuffy lawyer. As a business we engage Gill on a regular basis across a variety of matters and issues and I cannot speak highly enough of her or the advice and support she provides.

Anthony Page    Knox House Trust Limited   
20 Aug 2018

Institutional client review:

Very helpful in resolving a sensitive trust issue with complex beneficiary relationships and unusual matters in the underlying corporates. Brought to a conclusion to the satisfaction of all parties.

20 Aug 2018

Institutional client review:

Gill has provided an excellent service to our firm for the past two and half years and this award would be a justified recognition of her contribution to assisting our clients.

Christian Cowley    Kresotn IOM Limited   
20 Aug 2018

Peer review:

Gill understands the importance of and never fails to deliver on the highest level of excellence when it comes to providing a service. Her constant availability and rapid responses are much appreciated along with her deft hand with the dynamics of complex issues and keen eye for intricate legal, financial and regulatory matters.

17 Aug 2018

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Peer review:

I find Gill to be the most approachable and helpful lawyer around, nothing is too much and the service she provides is always first class. Couldn't recommend enough.

Angela McCutcheon    Bridgewaters IOM Limited   
04 Feb 2020

Institutional client review:

Gill provides the ideal combination of significant knowledge, legal mettle, commonsense and commerciality which has earned her the position as our 'go to' resource for most business and private client matters.

Christina Rawlinson    Cavendish Trust Company Limited   
03 Feb 2020

Institutional client review:

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Gillian, first class service every time

03 Feb 2020

Private client review:

Gill breaks the mould when it comes to the stereotypical lawyer. She is professional, down to earth and approachable. Gill strives for excellence and is always 'on the ball' giving practical, effective, reliable advice.

03 Feb 2020

Peer review:

Gill has an exceptional reputation in her field and is a role model to women in business. Gill goes out of her way to support and encourage her peers, colleagues and clients, always going the extra mile. Having recently started my own new business, Gills guidance, knowledge and support has been invaluable and I would highly recommend her.

Kerry Smith    Kesmi Consulting Limited   
03 Feb 2020

Private client review:

Gill provides a fantastic service. Exceptionally knowledgeable but also very pragmatic and commercially minded. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Gill.

03 Feb 2020

Private client review:

Friendly, Professional and very good knowledge

R T S Farinha    Personal   
03 Feb 2020

Private client review:

Gill is extremely client focused and an excellent lawyer. She is a breath of fresh air amongst the legal profession ensuring that any route taken is practical to the situation at hand and for the client, something I have found in very few other lawyers. She is pragmatic and creative in helping her clients. I would never hesitate to recommend anyone to Gill. I am grateful to have such an excellent lawyer that I can turn to.

03 Feb 2020

Peer review:

She is a role model for lawyers everywhere and especially for women.

Elizabeth Parkes    Gelling Johnson Farrant   
05 Nov 2019

Peer review:

Excellent service easy to work with and provides a down to earth approach to her clients.

17 Oct 2019

Private client review:

I wouldn't hesitate to use Gill and her expertise across a number of areas. First class all the way.

20 Aug 2019

Institutional client review:

We engaged Gill to step in for our previous lawyer at short notice and in the middle of a number of cases we had ongoing. She rapidly built trust between us and quickly got up to scratch with all cases in terms of both knowledge and strategy. Gill brings more than just a legal approach in her dealings with us, thinking creatively on what else there is to consider. This is something I rarely find in lawyers. I cannot speak highly enough of Gill and her abilities, we are lucky to have such a great lawyer on board and she is a great asset to reach out to for our firm.

John Bell    Fiducs Limited   
31 Jul 2019

Institutional client review:

Gillian has provided us with some excellent advice and guidance in dealing with a range of matters. Always approachable and I appreciate her professional but pragmatic approach and desire to find solutions.

Ross Byrne    Hillberry Trust Company   
24 Oct 2018

Institutional client review:

I have used Gillian for various matters over the last few years and she is always my first point of contact for any legal query. Gillian keeps me fully up to date with any ongoing matters and I have always had the outcome I was looking for. Very professional and highly recommended.

Paul Healey    Bridgewater (IOM) Limited   
05 Sep 2018

Private client review:

Gillian provides an excellent service, she is very approachable and commercially minded. Would definitely recommend Gillian.

Jackie Breadner    Kreston IOM Limited   
03 Sep 2018

Institutional client review:

Would not hesitate to recommend Gillian, first class service.

29 Aug 2018

Private client review:

Through what has been a turbulent year Gill was my voice of reason, showing compassion and professionalism. Gill achieved for me the best possible outcome in a very unfair situation. I wish her every success.

24 Aug 2018

Institutional client review:

Gillian is a "go to" trusted advisor on all trust and estate related matters. She is extremely approachable whilst always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others.

Amy Shanahan    Knox House Trust Limited   
23 Aug 2018

Peer review:

Couldn't ask for a better, more approachable and knowledgeable Advocate. Always my first choice!

Voirrey Collister    Knox House Trust Limited   
23 Aug 2018

Private client review:

Gillian has assisted me with a number of legal matters over the last couple of years and I have always found her to be professional and extremely helpful. Even with legal matters that wouldn't normally fall under her legal remit (legal advice re: my wedding abroad), Gill has been there to assist in whatever way possible. Gillian is extremely diligent in her work and I am a firm believer of you get what you pay for, with Gillian Christian that is the highest quality of legal advice available.

22 Aug 2018

Private client review:

I have appointed Gillian to look after a number of our legal requirements in 2017 & 2018 as well as recommending her to a number of friends and clients. I have received a prompt, professional service with excellent results. I like her common sense approach which is refreshing and I've been left with a clear understanding as to the likely outcome of each case and her advice has proved very invaluable in my decision making process, which has saved me time and money and got us to a conclusion quickly. A rarity in the legal world and I will continue to use her for all our legal work moving forward.

Brian Kelly    ORTG Ltd   
21 Aug 2018

Private client review:

Excellent Service. Personable and efficient. Highly recommended

Rosemary Wright    MDS Limited   
21 Aug 2018

Private client review:

I have worked with Gillian over the last two years and she has always been reliable, informative and able to help strategise our various legal issues. i have no issue in thoroughly recommending her services.

Alan Hollingsworth    Mann Made Group Limited   
21 Aug 2018

Private client review:

A very commercially minded lawyer who is reactive and approachable all times. Fees very reasonable for the level of service given

21 Aug 2018

Private client review:

Gillian gives sound practical advice and is very easy to work with because she listens to what her client wants and advises accordingly. I have always found her quick to respond because she makes herself easily available to her clients. Gillian is a very capable litigator and recently assisted us in getting a positive result in a multi-party matter.

21 Aug 2018

Institutional client review:

I first met Gill through a colleague who works very closely with her. Gill is always professional and you can see that through the advice that she gives. Gill is a great communicator and is always ready to help you with any queries.

21 Aug 2018

Private client review:

Excellent communicator, advice always on point, looks for a swift solution and uses excellent interpersonal skills to achieve this.

Martin Nulty    Private Client   
20 Aug 2018

Institutional client review:

Gillian has been with us through an extended sale process and her advice, commitment to get a good transaction and super speed in response has been invaluable.

20 Aug 2018

Peer review:

Gill always provides clear and concise advice. She is commercial in her approach and always makes time for her clients.

Alistair Stennett    Conexus Limited   
20 Aug 2018

Peer review:

Gill always provides sound, commercial advice in a professional manner but with a personal touch. Gill is a pleasure to deal with and really is breaking down some of the stereotypes associated with the old school stuffy lawyer. As a business we engage Gill on a regular basis across a variety of matters and issues and I cannot speak highly enough of her or the advice and support she provides.

Anthony Page    Knox House Trust Limited   
20 Aug 2018

Institutional client review:

Very helpful in resolving a sensitive trust issue with complex beneficiary relationships and unusual matters in the underlying corporates. Brought to a conclusion to the satisfaction of all parties.

20 Aug 2018

Institutional client review:

Gill has provided an excellent service to our firm for the past two and half years and this award would be a justified recognition of her contribution to assisting our clients.

Christian Cowley    Kresotn IOM Limited   
20 Aug 2018

Peer review:

Gill understands the importance of and never fails to deliver on the highest level of excellence when it comes to providing a service. Her constant availability and rapid responses are much appreciated along with her deft hand with the dynamics of complex issues and keen eye for intricate legal, financial and regulatory matters.

17 Aug 2018

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Sale of property portfolio and global business for client

Gill has acted as trusted advisor to the owner of a global corporate service company with over 115 staff worldwide. In that capacity she has been assisting the owner with a sale of the Group, liaising with the management team to co-ordinate the sale process and has headed the team of legal and tax advisors. As the trusted advisor, she has also assisted the client with sale of various properties around the world and instructed appropriate tax advisors as to the owners personal tax affairs.