About

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Cains’ Litigation team is best known for having the strength and depth to manage high-value, complex disputes, or disputes which are multi-jurisdictional. Any large litigation matters on the island tend to be dealt with by the two tier 1 firms.


We are known for dealing with high-profile, complex cases, many of which have resulted in the developments and clarifications of Manx law by the IOM Courts. We have in our team former First Deemster, David Doyle CBE (“One of the Manx Bar’s greatest ever legal minds”), who assists with our cases. In addition to David Doyle, we have other specialists in the team who have held high-profile roles on the island, including the former Head of Enforcement at the FSA and the former Head of the Island’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Collectively, our team has over 200 years of commercial litigation experience, more than any other firm on the island.

 

The team advises on insolvency, commercial and corporate disputes, asset tracing, fraud and trust litigation cases. In addition, clients increasingly look to Cains to provide them with advice and assistance in connection with compliance, governance and financial regulatory issues. We have significant experience at all levels of the Isle of Man Courts and with our depth of expertise, we are, in many cases, able to run cases in-house without involving external advisory Counsel.

 

The team acts for domestic and international banks, alternative lenders, corporates and private equity sponsors.

Chambers Review

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Offshore: Dispute Resolution - Isle of Man

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What the Team is Known For

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

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  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Seth Caine
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Seth Caine
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Senior Statespeople
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
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Peter Clucas
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Band 1
Peter Clucas is a senior consultant at Cains. He is highly respected for his work on liquidations, contentious trust matters and shareholder actions.

He is very experienced and a very reassuring presence.

Peter is excellent and has very good judgement.

Robert Long
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Robert Long
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Band 1

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
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Lindsey Bermingham
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Band 2

Lindsey Bermingham handles a wide range of commercial litigation, including breach of contract claims.

Lindsey is very user-friendly; you get quick and clear advice.

Lindsey has a strong grasp of complex regulatory matters aligned with commercial reality.

Lindsey is an exceptional lawyer. She is very efficient and focused on the right issues.

Robert Colquitt
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Robert Colquitt
Head of Offshore: Dispute Resolution
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Band 2

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
Emily Johnson
Associates to watch

Emily Johnson enjoys a growing reputation in the disputes area, advising clients on contentious and non-contentious matters.

She is impressive and very bright.

Emily's work is thorough and completed in a timely manner.

Tara Cubbon-Wood
Tara Cubbon-Wood
Associates to watch

Tara Cubbon-Wood assists clients with a variety of commercial disputes including insolvency and trust matters.

Tara is a very strong advocate.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Isle of Man

Offshore: Dispute Resolution

Seth Caine
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Seth Caine
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Senior Statespeople
Peter Clucas
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Peter Clucas
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Band 1
Robert Long
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Robert Long
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Band 1
Lindsey Bermingham
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Lindsey Bermingham
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Band 2
Robert Colquitt
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Robert Colquitt
Head of Offshore: Dispute Resolution
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Band 2
Emily Johnson
Emily Johnson
Associates to watch
Tara Cubbon-Wood
Tara Cubbon-Wood
Associates to watch

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