Dispute Resolution

Matthew Goucke offers considerable expertise in contentious insolvency, with a notable specialism regarding distressed investment funds. In recent years he has handled several of the most significant such matters in the Cayman Islands.

"Matthew Goucke is extremely knowledgeable and highly recommended."

"Matthew Goucke is super-engaged, very thoughtful about the advice he gives, very collaborative, and pragmatic on how to allocate work to his team members."

Neil Lupton has a stellar reputation for restructuring and insolvency mandates. His recent workload encompasses advice on global restructuring plans and the Cayman elements of Chapter 11 liquidation proceedings.

"Neil Lupton is a very good, strong practitioner."

Shelley White is noted for her skilled handling of insolvency matters and general commercial litigation. She also advises on Cayman trust disputes and white-collar fraud claims.

"Shelley White is very intelligent. She has a razor-sharp mind combined with very strong communication skills and she is always approachable and open. Clients enjoy working with her."

"Shelley White is very responsive and gives excellent, sensible advice."

Seasoned Cayman litigator Barnaby Gowrie is very well versed in restructuring and insolvency, especially as they relate to structured products. In this arena he is able to leverage insights from his background as an onshore transactional lawyer in his advice to clients.

"Barnaby Gowrie is a very tough litigator. He takes tough decisions when they need to be taken; he is a fierce opponent but easy to work with and he always finds solutions."

"Barnaby Gowrie is an excellent lawyer."

Rupert Bell is an experienced Cayman lawyer who regularly assists clients with insolvency proceedings and debt restructuring matters, particularly concerning distressed investment funds.

"Rupert Bell is a very good across-the-board lawyer and a fantastic insolvency practitioner."

"Rupert has good judgement and a nice feel for what you can and can't do in Cayman."

"Rupert Bell is always super-responsive, whether it is with a quick case update or a more comprehensive reply."

Nick Dunne is a well-known figure in the Cayman Islands who is noted for his strong capabilities in white-collar fraud cases. His wider practice has also seen him lead on major real estate and trust disputes.

"Nick Dunne is bright, experienced, gives clear advice and achieves the desired outcome."

"Nick is incisive and thorough in his analysis of legal issues while also managing to be supremely user-friendly, down to earth and approachable."

"He is very smart, has amazing judgement and cuts to the core of the matter."

Fiona MacAdam is well known in the market for her assistance with high-value restructuring cases. She continues to develop her reputation as one of the most promising figures in the Cayman dispute resolution arena.

"Fiona MacAdam has a very good range of experience and I would highly recommend her."

"Fiona is an excellent lawyer."

Peter Kendall is a well-recognised Cayman lawyer who is known for his expertise in insolvency cases. He is additionally adept at handling debt restructurings.

"Peter Kendall is very responsive and adept at leading and managing multiple Walkers teams across jurisdictions and time zones to provide a high-quality service."

"Peter Kendall is technically excellent, very commercial and works well with clients."

Chris Keefe is a standout senior counsel who has considerable experience assisting clients with insolvency proceedings and other commercial disputes. He maintains a strong reputation among his peers in the market.

"Chris Keefe has vast technical knowledge and is able to add value with his commercial judgement."

"Chris Keefe is excellent and knows insolvency law inside out."

Harriet Ter-Berg is an associate who assists with a range of matters including white-collar fraud cases, contested insolvency proceedings and investment fund disputes.