Offshore (Bar)

New Square Chambers is sought after for its work in a variety of offshore matters such as contentious insolvencies, fraud, general commercial disputes, trusts litigation and asset tracing claims. Members are regularly seen in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Caribbean and have appeared in significant matters recently including the Montpelier Services high-profile liquidation case.

"We can always count on Michelle Greene, senior clerk, and her team to respond quickly and go the extra mile; they fully understand the commercial needs of our clients."

"The clerks are always reliable, quick to respond and friendly in their approach."

"The clerks provide a good service and are always available."

Lynton Tucker
Lynton Tucker is a respected and seasoned litigator with a wealth of experience in trust law, who has an offshore practice encompassing work across the Channel Islands, the Cayman Islands, the BVI and Hong Kong. He is also instructed in company law disputes and has a wealth of regulatory experience. "Lynton is one of the best offshore barristers and trust specialists, who is able to dissect the most complex and challenging of legal cases. His advocacy is succinct, nuanced and persuasive." "Lynton Tucker's unrivalled reputation in offshore trusts is fully deserved; he is able to deal with the most complex of legal questions in an efficient and client-friendly manner. " "He's a cerebral trusts lawyer."

Nicholas Le Poidevin KC
Nicholas Le Poidevin KC is considered one of the standout names at the offshore Bar. He has outstanding capabilities in contentious trust, estate and probate work. Cases with a financial services element are a particular strength. He has been active in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man and throughout the Caribbean, and has experience handling trust disputes in Bermuda. "Nicholas is a fabulous resource in relation to trust matters. He literally wrote the book." "If you want a barrister for sound and imaginative legal arguments, Nicholas is excellent." "Nicholas is very wise and experienced, has terrific drafting skills and has a nice persuasive advocacy style."

Mark Hubbard
Mark Hubbard has a wide-ranging offshore practice and displays considerable skill handling trusts, company, civil fraud and insolvency litigation. He frequently acts for private individuals in estate disputes. The Bahamas, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are jurisdictions he has particular experience of practising in. "Mark is a really good and really smart traditional trusts lawyer." "Mark is smooth on his feet."

Robin Hollington KC
Robin Hollington KC's offshore practice encompasses work in jurisdictions across the western Atlantic, and he has made appearances in the BVI, the Cayman Islands and New York, while also acting in Hong Kong and Singapore. He has a wealth of knowledge of company and insolvency litigation, and is often sought out for his expertise in shareholder disputes. He often appears in arbitration proceedings.