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"Helen is highly rated. She establishes instant rapport with clients and it feels like there is nothing she can't solve"
Chambers UK, 2025
Helen Ruelle is Ogier's Director of Local Legal Services – she is a Jersey Advocate and one of the Island's most prominent employment lawyers.
Background and experience
Helen Ruelle is Ogier's Director of Local Legal Services – she is a Jersey Advocate and one of the Island's most prominent employment lawyers.
In her previous role, she headed the employment law team of another offshore law firm.
Client feedback for Helen records that she is "a powerhouse on employment law who is respected within the local business community" and she is described as a "Leading Individual" by Legal 500 for employment law advice.
In her 16 years as an employment lawyer and trusted adviser to the boards of local companies, Helen has advised not just on contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, but also data protection, GDPR compliance, competition law, local M&A and relocations for businesses and UHNWs.
Her external appointments include Chair of Jersey Employment Trust, Commissioner of Jersey Appointments Commision, and Trustee of Jersey Community Foundation.
Helen's previous appointments include Chair of Jersey Employment Forum and Chair of Jersey Community Relations Trust.
Admitted in:
1998 - England & Wales
2008 - Jersey
Languages
French
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Examples of work
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30 July 2020 | 1 min read
Ogier advises Clarivate on $6.8bn combination with CPA Global
Richard Daggett
Team: Jonathan Hughes, Matthew Shaxson, Edward Mackereth, Helen Ruelle, Katherine Neal, Katharine Marshall, and 3 more
Jersey
Deal
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25 June 2020 | 1 min read
Ogier advises Brooks Macdonald on acquisition of Channel Islands wealth management and funds business of Lloyds Bank International
Niamh Lalor
Team: Bryon Rees, Matthew Shaxson, Helen Ruelle, Rachel DeSanges, Will Austin-Vautier, Joanna Christensen, and 1 more
Guernsey, Jersey
Deal
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17 December 2015 | 1 min read
Sale of Metropole Hotel
Helen Ruelle
Team: Tim Bechelet
Jersey
Deal
News and insights
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18 October 2024 | 2 min read
Ogier's "truly remarkable" Jersey team maintains top tier rankings across six practice areas
News
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2 October 2024 | 3 min read
Ogier services in Guernsey going from strength to strength in latest Legal 500 rankings
News
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2 October 2024 | 2 min read
Ogier's position as top tier law firm in Jersey cemented in Legal 500 rankings
News
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20 October 2023 | 2 min read
Top tier rankings across the board for Ogier in Jersey in new Chambers UK guide
News
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16 October 2023 | 1 min read
Legislation for parental bereavement leave in Jersey expected by end of 2023
Helen Ruelle
Team: Kate Morel, Will Austin-Vautier
Jersey
Insight
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4 October 2023 | 2 min read
Outstanding recognition for Ogier's top tier Jersey teams in Legal 500 UK 2024
News
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8 March 2023 | 1 min read
Helen Ruelle and Tiffany Tolliss recognised as leading lawyers at Citywealth Powerwomen Awards
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1 January 2023 | 1 min read
Right to work proposals for unmarried partners
Helen Ruelle
Team: Will Austin-Vautier, Kate Morel
Jersey
Insight
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14 December 2022
Avoiding an HR hangover this Christmas: employment law considerations for work Christmas parties
Helen Ruelle
Team: Rachel DeSanges, Will Austin-Vautier, Fay Warrilow, Victoria Randall, Kate Morel
Guernsey, Jersey
Insight
Recognition
"Helen is the first person I call for advice on employment matters"
Chambers UK, 2025
View more"Helen Ruelle is outstanding; she is extremely knowledgeable and very commercial in her advice. Advice is always timely and she is well supported by the wider team"
Legal 500 UK, 2025
"Non-executive Director of the year - Jersey Employment Trust"
The Institute of Directors, Director of the Year Awards 2023
"Hall of Fame"
Legal 500 UK, 2025
"Helen is without a doubt a master practitioner and absolutely deserving of top-level recognition"
Chambers UK, 2024
"Helen is an exceptional employment lawyer"
Chambers UK, 2024
"Helen is very compassionate and knowledgeable"
Chambers UK, 2024
"Always a pleasure to deal with. Her extensive experience and knowledge ensures you are in a safe pair of hands. The quality of Helen’s advice is second to none, cementing her position as a Hall of Famer, a real powerhouse in the employment world!"
Legal 500 UK, 2024
"Hall of Fame"
Legal 500 UK, 2023
"A solid and experienced employment lawyer"
Chambers UK, 2022
"My go to person for advice on employment law matters. She is very knowledgeable and experienced, and her advice is practical"
Legal 500 UK, 2021
"Hall of Fame"
Legal 500 UK, 2022
"Has an in-depth knowledge of the law coupled with a commercial approach"
Chambers UK, Employment, 2021
"Hall of Fame"
Legal 500 UK, 2021
"Helen is hugely experienced and respected in employment law matters"
Chambers UK, 2020
"Extremely knowledgeable and her advice is practical, commercial and timely'"
Legal 500 UK, 2020
"Vastly experienced and approachable, responsive and pragmatic'"
Legal 500 UK, 2020
"Hall of fame"
Legal 500 UK, 2020
"Helen is an exceptional employment lawyer providing first class legal advice across a wide range of subjects"
Citywealth Leaders List, 2019
"A powerhouse on employment law who is respected within the local business community"
Client feedback
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