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+1 345 949 9710Chambers Review
Nelsons is a respected law firm with a growing disputes department. Its lawyers handle a wide variety of cases but have especially pronounced strengths in insolvency and investment fund litigation. The firm also frequently acts on significant Cayman financial services cases. In addition, it is noted as a leading team for domestic litigation proceedings, with experience in real estate and insurance matters, among other areas.
Work Highlights
- Nelsons acted as Cayman counsel for the official receivers of the Virgil Group following disclosure of a major cryptocurrency fraud and the subsequent winding up of the group.
Strengths
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"The Nelsons team is always willing to go the extra mile."
"We always receive excellent service from Nelsons and their response time is superb."
"The Nelsons team is always willing to go the extra mile."
"We always receive excellent service from Nelsons and their response time is superb."
Notable Practitioners
John Harris is a well-established figure with strong expertise in white-collar fraud, shareholder disputes and insolvency matters. He is regularly noted by his fellow lawyers as a sound choice to handle conflict-of-interest referrals.
"John Harris is commercial and understands that it's all about getting the best result for client, reaching settlement and preserving relationships, but he is comfortable being assertive when necessary and pragmatic when possible."
"John Harris is very easy to deal with and extremely knowledgeable in his field. He thinks on his feet and his advice is refreshingly succinct."
"John Harris is well regarded by other litigators. He is very wise, highly experienced and has a very varied practice."
"John Harris is an exceptionally bright guy, a great source of information on how to conduct a case, an expert at strategy and tactics, and a creative thinker."
Colm Flanagan is highly respected in the Cayman commercial litigation arena, with a practice that regularly sees him handle noteworthy insurance, insolvency and shareholder disputes.
"Colm Flanagan is knowledgeable and experienced. He provides very timely advice and knows how to deal with things effectively."
"Colm Flanagan has a good network and can negotiate, resolve and settle matters amicably to a client's satisfaction."
"Colm Flanagan is well prepared, easy to work with, has a can-do attitude and is flexible and accommodating."
Kate McClymont garners enthusiastic comments from interviewees and is well known for her handling of high-profile real estate and planning disputes and probate proceedings.
"Kate McClymont is a first-class professional who is greatly respected in the community and the legal profession."
"Kate McClymont is fantastic. She has a great range of connections. She is a brilliant lawyer and a rainmaker."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nelsons Legal
Cayman Islands