Dispute Resolution

Forbes Hare has a compact disputes practice in the Cayman Islands, comprising lawyers who are highly experienced at handling insolvency and restructuring, investment fund disputes and general commercial litigation. The team is well versed in multi-jurisdictional proceedings, often coordinating with colleagues based in the BVI and Hong Kong.

"The Forbes Hare team is technical and extremely detailed; they are a safe pair of hands."

"Forbes Hare are very quick, very responsive and always available."

"Forbes Hare's responsiveness is very good."

Forbes Hare represented Aspial Investment and Bumper East in a shareholder dispute concerning ownership of Hong Kong-listed Mayer Holdings, involving the appointment of a new board of directors and opposing the winding up of the company.

Christopher Young acts on a range of litigation proceedings and is lead partner on much of the firm's Cayman work. He has especially notable experience advising on insolvency matters and also regularly advises on asset recovery, shareholder and contractual disputes. "Christopher Young is thoughtful, very capable and calm."

Alistair Abbott is well versed in commercial litigation and handles a variety of disputes, including contentious shareholder matters, insolvencies and white-collar fraud cases. "Alistair Abbott is a supreme technician with respect to legal matters." "Alistair Abbott is always well prepared and is a well-rounded lawyer both in court and out."