James Whitford
James is an Advocate and Associate in the Litigation Department. He was called to the Bar in England and Wales in 2024 as a Member of Gray’s Inn. Following successful completion of his Guernsey Advocate qualifications, James was called as an Advocate of the Royal Court in 2025.
Before joining AFR Advocates, James gained over twenty years’ experience as a digital product owner with a global retailer. In his role at AFR, James advises on wide range of litigation matters. James’s qualifications include a law degree from the University of Durham and the Diplome d'Universite certificat d'etudes juridiques et normandes from the University of Caen.
Legal secretary
Areas of expertise
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Property
AFR offers advice on all aspects of commercial and residential property matters. Mark Ferbrache and the team between them have some 50 years’ experience in a wide range of property transactions.
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Dispute resolution
Our dispute resolution team has consistently been recognised as one of the foremost litigation/dispute resolution teams in the island, focusing on a full range of services. Our lawyers are able to meet the demanding and changing landscape of civil disputes.
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Private client
AFR has wide experience in family and child care matters. AFR’s private client lawyers are committed to dealing with your individual requirements sensitively, efficiently and cost effectively.
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Promotions at AFR Advocates
AFR Advocates are delighted to announce significant promotions within the firm as it enters an exciting phase of expansion, driven by a growing demand and a clear strategic vision for long-term success, reinforcing their commitment to excellence and growth within the legal sector.
New Group Partner Joins AFR Advocates
Nicholas Donnithorne, who predominantly advises clients in relation to private and commercial trusts, pensions and private office structures specialising predominantly in trusts law, has joined AFR Advocates as a Group Partner.
AFR announces new partner
We are delighted to announce that from 1 January 2026, Advocate Quentin Bregg will be promoted to Partner.
AFR secures permission to appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
AFR has successfully obtained permission to appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC), in the case of Robert Archibald Gilchrist Sinclair v Ian Charles Domaille & Three Others (Sinclair).