Geneva Trust Company (GTC) v Tchenguiz and Ors (Court of Appeal : Costs (Civil) : Wolffe, McCullough KC, Matthews : Costs) [2025] JCA 203 (22 December 2025)

Geneva Trust Company (GTC) v Tchenguiz and Ors (Court of Appeal : Costs (Civil) : Wolffe, McCullough KC, Matthews : Costs) [2025] JCA 203 (22 December 2025)

The Respondent is entitled to its costs of and incidental to the appeal, to be taxed on the standard basis if not agreed, as the appeal was a distinct stage and the Appellants were unsuccessful. An interim payment of £14,000 is appropriate given the supporting cost summary and the principles in Crociani v. Crociani.

Citation
[2025] JCA 203
Parties
Representor and Respondent: Geneva Trust Company (GTC); Respondent and Appellant: Robert Tchenguiz; Respondent and Appellant: Fort Trustees Limited; Respondent and Appellant: Balchan Management Limited; Respondent and Appellant: Elizabeth ('Lisa') Tchenguiz-Imerman
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Costs Determination After Dismissal of Appeal
Outcome
Respondent's application for costs granted; interim payment ordered
Legal Topics
Costs, Interlocutory Appeals
Civil Procedure Costs Interlocutory Appeals

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Parties

Geneva Trust Company (GTC)

Representor and Respondent

Robert Tchenguiz

Respondent and Appellant

Fort Trustees Limited

Respondent and Appellant

Balchan Management Limited

Respondent and Appellant

Elizabeth ('Lisa') Tchenguiz-Imerman

Respondent and Appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Costs Determination After Dismissal of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent is entitled to costs of and incidental to the appeal
  2. 2 Whether an interim payment of costs should be ordered

Ratio Decidendi

The Respondent is entitled to its costs of and incidental to the appeal, to be taxed on the standard basis if not agreed, as the appeal was a distinct stage and the Appellants were unsuccessful. An interim payment of £14,000 is appropriate given the supporting cost summary and the principles in Crociani v. Crociani.

Court Disposition

Respondent's application for costs granted; interim payment ordered

Orders

  • Respondent awarded costs of and incidental to the appeal, to be taxed on the standard basis if not agreed
  • Appellants to pay an interim amount of £14,000 within 21 days of the order