Offshore

Ewan McQuater KC has a strong commercial chancery practice and is noted for his strength in banking disputes.He frequently acts for liquidators and has substantial experience handling high-profile, high-value cases. His practice has led him to matters in the Cayman Islands and the Middle East.

"When he's in full flow there's no better advocate."

"Ewan is a real heavyweight with immense gravitas. He's brilliant, decisive and a real leader."

"Ewan has a helicopter view of the strategy of the key legal issues, and he commands respect with his peers and in tribunal. He has the ability to manage lots of information."

"Ewan is a very clear thinker and a very bright lawyer. He's someone who commands a great deal of respect. Ewan is also is very hard-working and is committed to your case and focuses very much on that."

Matthew Hardwick KC is a seasoned commercial litigator with extensive experience in the BVI, and a recognised advocate in the Cayman Islands.He is called upon for his expertise in commercial fraud and insolvency litigation. Hardwick regularly receives instructions from liquidators and creditors in insolvency procedural disputes.

"It always amazes me how quickly Matthew can assimilate the details. Clients absolutely love him and he has a very good, commercially attuned approach to things. We'd use him on everything if we could."

"He is brilliant. A phenomenally impressive lawyer, both in court and with clients. He is my number one choice for complex offshore matters. Excellent in every respect."

"Matthew has always stood out from the field in terms of the high quality of his work, his advocacy and thoroughness. He is a delight to work with and understands the challenges of offshore practice."

"Matthew is excellent. He's very user-friendly, very good in preparing for trial and very convincing in giving answers to the judge. Top notch."

David Quest KC devotes a large part of his work to international arbitration matters and offshore litigation, and has particular experience in Cayman Islands proceedings. His broad commercial practice encompasses fraud, finance, insurance and professional negligence, and he also handles shareholder disputes. Hehas particular expertise in the banking sector.

"David Quest is a genius. He's a very impressive barrister - a very impressive advocate, extremely sharp and intelligent, and he has a really scientific mind."

"David is very thoughtful and intelligent, and is a brilliant cross-examiner - he's very subtle in his approach, which produces incredible outcomes."

"David is stratospherically intelligent, and yet he is down to earth, humble, approachable and easy to work with. He's a popular leader."

Tom Montagu-Smith KC is well regarded for his prowess in Dubai and the DIFC. He routinely receives instructions from banks and governments in substantial, multi-jurisdictional fraud, recovery and insolvency proceedings and claims.

"Tom Montagu-Smith is a standout barrister."

"Tom is very good. He is very responsive, he has excellent client communication skills and his advocacy is phenomenal."

"Tom is a superb cross-examiner, he's a brilliant advocate. He's extremely well known for work in court. He has the ear of the judges."