Offshore (Bar)

Maitland Chambers is well respected for its broad offshore practice, and has significant capability in the Caribbean, the Channel Islands and East Asia. Members have particular expertise in trust matters, contentious liquidations and general commercial litigation. Clients include trustees, financial institutions and other corporate entities. Members of the set have appeared in significant matters this year including the high-profile Broad Idea v Convoy, Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda), and Wang v Floreat. An instructing solicitor praises the set for being "capable and practical," and "very much attuned to the commercial realities" of their matter.

"The clerks are excellent. Robert Penson, deputy senior clerk, in particular, is really responsive and always available and willing to help."

"Danny Wilkinson is a very good clerk. He's someone who is genuinely easy to get along."

"The clerks at Maitland are absolutely brilliant getting us all through complex processes in foreign jurisdictions which require a lot of paperwork. They really make a big difference."

David Mumford KC
David Mumford KC is often instructed in matters relating to civil fraud and breach of trust cases, among other complex disputes regarding offshore assets. He has experience working in the BVI, Jersey and Singapore. "David is calm, cool and collected under pressure. He's very cerebral and very easy to work with." "David is an incredibly thorough advocate and a formidable opponent. He has terrific and underrated skill and he wears his knowledge lightly." "David is a fantastic barrister; he really adds value by putting the work in. He's very very intelligent - it's clear that all his written opinions and advice are very carefully considered, balanced and explained."

Christopher Parker KC
Christopher Parker KC regularly handles insolvency and company litigation, including shareholder disputes and breach of fiduciary duty claims. His other strengths include trust litigation and asset recovery. He has been called to the BVI Bar, and also has experience of court proceedings in Hong Kong, Bermuda, Dubai, the Cayman Islands and the Channel Islands. "Christopher is unbelievable. His command of the subject matter, his directness, and ability to assimilate information and provide proactive advice is first rate."

Matthew Collings KC
Matthew Collings KC regularly appears for clients in both initial and appellate proceedings across the BVI, the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong. He is skilled in a diverse array of company, insolvency and company litigation matters. He provides additional strength in civil fraud matters. "Matthew is very capable, with a practical, no-nonsense approach. Excellent advocacy, aligned with skilled and subtle negotiation skills."

Richard Morgan KC
Richard Morgan KC is instructed to handle commercial law matters. He has noted experience acting within the BVI. He frequently appears in disputes related to fraud and has an in-depth knowledge of freezing orders. "Richard provides clear and concise advice and strategy. He's a very strong advocate and my first choice for complex matters." "Richard's absolutely outstanding." "Richard is highly knowledgeable about BVI injunctions. He's definitely a good person to have on board."