Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Cayman Islands
Band 1
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Provided by Maples Group
Our lawyers practise Cayman Islands, Irish and British Virgin Islands law and provide support and assistance in respect of proceedings in numerous other jurisdictions around the world. We have valued relationships with the leading international law firms worldwide.
With more than 40 commercial litigation and dispute resolution partners and associates across our global network of offices, we offer a broad range of litigation and dispute resolution services and bring an unrivalled depth of experience to each dispute, ensuring that you receive fast, accurate and pragmatic advice.
Our global litigation and dispute resolution team also works closely with our banking, investment funds, insolvency and restructuring, IP and technology and trusts teams combining relevant expertise to deliver the best possible outcome for our clients.
Chambers Review
Maples has a distinguished dispute resolution practice that deals with a diverse range of commercial cases. The Cayman team is experienced in high-value shareholder disputes as well as consensual and non-consensual restructurings and insolvency proceedings. In the latter field the firm is accomplished at representing both debtors and creditors.
Work Highlights
- Maples Group defended US financial services provider Uphold following a winding-up petition filed by some of the company's shareholders.
Strengths
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"The Maples team's ability to analyse complex issues while being mindful of wider commercial considerations was instrumental in achieving a successful outcome."
"Maples can field a phalanx of well-prepared and thoughtful lawyers who drill down into the facts and tackle the tough issues."
"Maples provides sound commercial and tactical advice based on a deep level of experience and expertise."
"They are extremely accommodating when there are counsel in multiple jurisdictions and time zones."
"Everyone I have worked with at Maples has been talented, responsive and smart."
"The Maples team's ability to analyse complex issues while being mindful of wider commercial considerations was instrumental in achieving a successful outcome."
"Maples can field a phalanx of well-prepared and thoughtful lawyers who drill down into the facts and tackle the tough issues."
"Maples provides sound commercial and tactical advice based on a deep level of experience and expertise."
"They are extremely accommodating when there are counsel in multiple jurisdictions and time zones."
"Everyone I have worked with at Maples has been talented, responsive and smart."
Notable Practitioners
Caroline Moran co-heads the global disputes and insolvency team. She is particularly well versed in the issues arising from major cross-border insolvency cases. She displays additional strength in fair-value appraisals, debt restructuring and a variety of other mandates.
"Caroline Moran is great at crafting strategy, quickly distilling relevant developments and thinking through how different pieces of the litigation puzzle work together."
"Caroline is a great litigator who is gutsy and determined, and fantastic in both trial preparation and the interlocutory stages."
"She is a really good problem-solver who has a disciplined and organised way of working through an issue and finding a solution."
Global department co-head James Eldridge is a highly respected Cayman Islands litigator with noted expertise in both general commercial litigation and insolvency mandates. He is also noted for his handling of corporate recovery matters and restructurings.
"James Eldridge is very sharp. He comes up with strategies that are well thought out."
"James is insightful, engaging and well informed."
"He is committed to his clients and he consistently goes above and beyond to provide thorough and comprehensive advice."
"James is very commercial, very driven and will always try to settle early if possible. He's the guy you want to have in your corner."
Mac Imrie KC operates a respected commercial litigation practice that sees him advising clients on Cayman arbitration, contentious regulatory issues and fair-value appraisals. He is now a consultant to the firm, having previously practised as a partner.
"Mac Imrie is a fantastic lawyer who is able to clearly explain complex and sophisticated matters to clients and judges."
"Mac Imrie is a leader in the take-private share appraisal space who has a subtle and thoughtful approach to issues."
Luke Stockdale is adept at both litigation and arbitration, with notable expertise in multi-jurisdictional insolvency cases. He is an established figure in the Cayman Islands, with noteworthy experience handling investment fund disputes.
"Luke Stockdale is a good strategist and a straight-shooter who sees beyond the immediate issues towards the ultimate end goal."
Nick Herrod is an accomplished lawyer who regularly advises clients on Cayman Islands restructuring and insolvency issues.
"Nick is an excellent lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and takes a comprehensive, meticulous approach to his work. His work product is also high-quality and carefully considered."
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Industries
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Arbitration, Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Corporate & Commercial Disputes
Distressed Investment Funds
Fraud & White Collar Crime
Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring
Regulatory & Financial Services
Security Enforcement & Asset Tracing
Trust Litigation