• Dispute Resolution
• 441.294.3641
• mgoulborn@mjm.bm

Areas of Practice

Mike Goulborn’s expertise includes trust and contentious probate disputes (he represented two of the plaintiffs in the Alhamrani litigation, which remains Jersey’s longest-running civil trial), and he also has experience of a wide range of contractual and commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, compliance and connected non-contentious advice.

Professional Experience

Mike qualified in the City of London, working with the forerunners of global U.S. firms Reed Smith and K&L Gates before moving to Jersey, where he gained invaluable experience with leading offshore firms Ogier and Carey Olsen. Mike also spent some time outside legal practice as a director of an independent Jersey-based trust and corporate service provider.

Bar Admissions

• Bermuda Bar 2023
• Notary Public 2023
• Solicitor, Superior Courts of England and Wales, 1992
• Advocate, Royal Court of Jersey, 2004 (non-practising)

Education

• University of Cambridge BA (Law) 1989, MA 1993
• College of Law (Chancery Lane) Law Society Finals (1990)

Recognition

• Citywealth Leaders List – Contentious Trusts
• Chancery Bar Association (overseas member)