As law firms adjust to working life during COVID-19, Jersey firm Bedell Cristin has sworn its first virtual affidavit
Honouring social distancing guidelines, the affidavit was executed via video conferencing. The deponent swore the oath but, due to social distancing restrictions, was deemed physically incapacitated and unable to attend court to sign the affidavit.
Jersey managing partner David Cadin and partner Edward Drummond carried out their duties through a video conference on the deponent’s behalf. Global managing partner Tim Pearce said: “To be amongst the first to officially sign a virtual affidavit in these difficult times is an unusual milestone but something our partners should be proud of.’
