Carla Benest
Partner
"A large breadth of knowledge and a very commercial mindset"
Overview
Overview
I’m a Partner and Head of our Jersey Employment practice.
I specialise in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law, particularly in employment tribunal claims, workplace disputes, high-value and complex dismissals, and restructurings.
I advise businesses relocating or starting up in Jersey, including on immigration and work permits, business and employment licences, and data protection matters. I also advise on general commercial litigation, including contentious property and trust matters.
I’m part of a team of specialists advising businesses on data protection matters including working with clients to ensure that their policies, procedures and third-party contracts can demonstrate compliance with data protection legislation, drafting information notices to meet the required standards of transparency and advising on the legality of international transfers of personal data.
A regular speaker on employment matters, I also contribute articles to publications and provide training to clients on employment law.
I joined Mourant in September 2007.
Professional qualifications
2008
2005
Memberships
Jersey Law Society
Committee member of the Employment Lawyers Association, Jersey Branch
Industry recognition
Chambers and Partners UK 2026
Ranked Band 1 in Offshore: Employment.
Legal 500 UK 2026
Ranked as a Leading Partner in Employment.
Chambers and Partners UK 2025
Ranked Band 1 in Offshore: Employment.
Legal 500 UK 2025
Ranked as a Next Generation Partner in Employment.
Chambers and Partners UK 2024
Ranked Band 1 in Offshore: Employment.
Legal 500 UK 2024
Ranked as a Next Generation Partner in Employment.
Legal 500 UK 2023
Ranked as a Next Generation Partner in Employment.
Chambers and Partners UK 2023
Ranked in Offshore: Employment.
Legal 500 UK 2022
Ranked as a Next Generation Partner in Employment.
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