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Law Officers of the Crown

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St Peter Port·Government department

About

Law Officers of the Crown is a government legal adviser in St Peter Port that does not provide legal services to members of the public. The Law Officers provide a range of legal services covering issues that would be dealt with by both central and local government in larger jurisdictions. The Law Officers are supported by the Law Officers' Chambers, which comprises five legal teams, including crown advocates, advocates, lawyers and support staff, and a business support team. —

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Specialises in9

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Tax advisory & planning

Advice and planning services covering all aspects of business and personal taxation.

From their website

Tax law (inferred from the source page) · Tax and Financial Services and HMRG (inferred from the source page)

Quick facts

Tagline
The Law Officers: where government and the law meet (inferred from the source page)
Legal form
States Entity (inferred from the source page)

People6

  • Jon McLellan — Director of Legal Services
  • Chris Dunford — Director of Criminal Law
  • Simon Hodgett — Director of Civil Law
  • Ian Davis — Head of Public Law & Civil Litigation
  • William Simmonds — Head of Children and Social Care
  • Tom Carpenter — Head of Tax, Financial Services and HMRG

From their website

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  • Mutual Legal Assistance and International Cooperation (inferred from the source page)
  • Asset Recovery

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

Last checked 15 May 2026·gov.gg

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 221600
Email
law@gov.gg
Website
guernseylawofficers.gg
Social
Address
St James Chambers, St James Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2PA

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