Offshore: Dispute Resolution
UK Guide 2025 : Isle of Man
Band 1
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Cains is an acknowledged leader in complex commercial dispute work, including shareholder litigation, trust matters and freezing orders, with additional strength in white-collar criminal proceedings. The firm also provides experience in regulatory matters. It offers adept handling of professional negligence allegations.
Work Highlights
- Cains acted for Barclays in defence of claims brought by a security provider and its parent company for alleged unlawful conspiracy and breach of duty.
Strengths
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"The Cains team has a great variety of experts in their field and is highly regarded."
"The team provides thoughtful commercial advice."
"The Cains team has a great variety of experts in their field and is highly regarded."
"The team provides thoughtful commercial advice."
Notable Practitioners
Seth Caine has a wealth of experience with regard to commercial disputes. He is highly respected for his work representing clients in both trust and corporate litigation.
Peter Clucas is a senior consultant at Cains. He is highly respected for his work on liquidations, contentious trust matters and shareholder actions.
"Peter is excellent and has very good judgement."
"He is very experienced and a very reassuring presence."
Robert Long is a consultant within Cains' litigation team. He acts for banks and other financial service providers in a range of commercial disputes. Of particular note is his work on insolvency and asset tracing.
Lindsey Bermingham handles a wide range of commercial litigation, including breach of contract claims.
"Lindsey is an exceptional lawyer. She is very efficient and focused on the right issues."
"Lindsey has a strong grasp of complex regulatory matters aligned with commercial reality."
"Lindsey is very user-friendly; you get quick and clear advice."
Robert Colquitt has a varied disputes practice and regularly advises clients on complex litigation, including fraud and contentious liquidation matters.
"He is an excellent advocate who is thoughtful and extremely thorough."
"Robert quickly grasps complex litigation issues and provides great technical advice combined with commercial realism."
Emily Johnson enjoys a growing reputation in the disputes area, advising clients on contentious and non-contentious matters.
"Emily's work is thorough and completed in a timely manner."
"She is impressive and very bright."
Tara Cubbon-Wood assists clients with a variety of commercial disputes including insolvency and trust matters.
"Tara is a very strong advocate."