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Saffery Trust

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St Sampson·Professional Service

Part of Saffery Trust (separate legal entity from Saffery LLP)

Story

Guernsey office opened in 1977. The overall Saffery firm has over 160 years of heritage. Moved to current La Tonnelle House premises over 30 years ago. Formerly known as Saffery Champness; rebranded to Saffery Trust. Separate legal entity from Saffery LLP (UK accountancy firm), operating wholly independently.

Saffery Trust is an independent fiduciary and trust services firm established in Guernsey in 1977. GFSC licensed for fiduciary and investment services (Ref: 38122), it offers trust administration, wealth structuring, family office, succession planning, tax compliance, and management of non-standard assets including yachts, aircraft, and digital assets. With over 100 professionals and offices in Switzerland, UAE, and the Cayman Islands, it serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families across multiple jurisdictions. —

Community involvement

  • Main sponsor of Saffery Rotary Walk (raised over £1m for Guernsey charities), partnership with Guernsey Mind, dedicated CSR and Green teams

Specialises in4

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Estate & succession planning

Advice and representation on personal estate and international succession-planning matters.

From their website

Asset protection (including cryptocurrency and digital assets)

CredentialsSTEP

Quick facts

Legal form
Limited Company
Established
1977 · 49 years
Years of experience
160+
Facilities
Accessible Entrance, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restroom
Insurance
Professional indemnity insurance, worldwide territorial coverage, lead insurer Aviva Insurance Limited
Industries served
Unique assets, Financial Services, Trusts, Estates, Fiduciary, Foundations
Client focus
Regulated Business, Hni Individual

People6

  • Nick Batiste — Managing Director
  • Kelvin Hudson — Executive Chairman
  • Mark Le Ray — Director
  • Allison Brouard — Risk & Compliance Director/DPO
  • Philip Radford — Director, Guernsey/Dubai
  • Lisa Vizia — Director, Guernsey/Cayman

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • Company directorship and administration
  • Contentious work
  • Trusteeship
  • Wealth planning
  • Yacht management
  • Alternative structures
  • Non-standard assets

Credentials

Qualifications

  • AAT
  • ACCA
  • Cta
  • ACA

Certifications

  • Great Place to Work certified
  • Cyber Essentials
  • GFSC licensed (fiduciary and investment)
  • STEP Platinum Employer

Awards & recognition

  • eprivateclient Trust Company of the Year 2025
  • STEP Private Clients Awards (back-to-back winner)
  • Private Client Global Elite Listing 2026

Hours

Mon
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 721374
Email
enquiries@saffery.gg
Website
safferytrust.com/jurisdictions/guernsey
Social
Address
PO Box 141, La Tonnelle House, Les Banques, St Sampson, Guernsey GY1 3HS

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