Offshore

Brian Green KC is a market leader in chancery work who is regularly instructed by solicitors due to his ability to handle the most complex and high-profile litigation. He has a wide-ranging practice, but proves particularly adept at cases concerning trusts and pensions. He has handled extremely high-value matters in Bermuda, the BVI and the Channel Islands.

"Brian is our number one choice silk for offshore trusts disputes. He is a superb advocate who never fails to impress. The best of the best."

"Brian truly goes above and beyond. He is attentive, accessible and at all times across every aspect of large and complex trusts matters."

"He is the best. Very thoughtful, strategic and good with clients. He is an excellent oral advocate, very persuasive."

Clare Stanley KC is noted for her commercial and company law practice, encompassing the likes of insolvency and fraud matters. She has further expertise in handling trust dispute cases. She is well versed in the intricacies of acting in a number of offshore jurisdictions, frequently the Cayman Islands.

"Clare is very highly regarded for offshore matters. Working with her is always smooth sailing, She is an elite litigator but at the same time she is so compassionate. She is my go-to offshore silk."

"Clare is superb, one of the most popular silks in Cayman. She's very client-friendly and extremely good at getting into the detail. She's a first-rate advocate too."

"Clare is tenacious and formidable, and no stone is left unturned with her."

"She brings a huge amount of experience, breadth of knowledge and really knows her stuff on offshore trusts. She is so robust and protects the client's best interests."

Graeme Halkerston is very well acquainted with the offshore market, having worked for several years as a partner in a leading firm in the Cayman Islands. The bulk of his work is BVI or Cayman Islands-based. He maintains a diverse and dynamic commercial litigation practice and has strengths in banking and financial disputes, restructuring proceedings and cross-border fraud. He remains active in high-value offshore liquidation matters and shareholder disputes.

"Graeme Halkerston is phenomenally clever and knows Cayman like the back of his hand, having been a partner for a number of years."

"Graeme is excellent. He is responsive, proactive and dedicated."

"He's a master of offshore litigation. He's wonderfully intelligent and technically brilliant. He's a breath of fresh air and more talented and experienced than many silks."

Jonathan Hilliard KC has an excellent reputation for trusts and commercial litigation work. His practice has led him to act in the Channel Islands, Bermuda and the BVI, among other jurisdictions. Hilliard regularly leads in particularly high-value, multi-jurisdictional trust disputes.

"Jonathan has just been superb. His written product and advice is absolutely spot on."

"An extraordinary force. Jonathan is a powerhouse and a pleasure to work with. He is possessed of an intense and fierce intelligence that you want on your side."

"Jonathan possesses unique qualities that are unrivalled - the quality of his written work is excellent, and his friendly and accessible manner makes it a pleasure to work with him."

Robert Ham KC is a very highly regarded practitioner who receives effusive praise for his outstanding efforts in private client work, tax law and pensions. He acts in trusts cases in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, among other jurisdictions.

"Robert is an extremely experienced counsel. He is extremely pragmatic and approachable, responsive and an excellent person to have on the team."

"Robert has been really excellent. He gives really robust advice on areas that are often unclear."

"Robert is a reassuring presence, adeptly scrutinising before providing practical and prescient advice. He provides invaluable guidance drawn from his keen intellect and extensive experience."

Thomas Lowe KC has a wealth of experience appearing in the Cayman Islands and the BVI, acting in a wide range of private client disputes and contentious trust matters. He has a particular forte in handling litigation following the collapse of investment structures and regularly acts in disputes between fund managers. He is frequently called upon by commercial clients, and provides expertise in matters relating to fraud and insolvency.

"Tom is very well known to the Cayman court and is a trusted practitioner. His encyclopedic knowledge is very impressive."

"Thomas is always first choice silk for a Cayman case. He's very highly regarded and is head and shoulders above anyone else. He can think on his feet and adjust to the court. He carries huge gravitas."

"A real company law expert, he really knows his stuff. He's cerebral and can speak with considerable authority, and the judges listen to what he has to say."

Anna Littler has a strong offshore practice focusing on commercial chancery disputes, which has led her to act in the Bermudan courts. She regularly undertakes litigation involving high-value trusts. Her expertise encompasses fraud claims and insolvency.

"She has great judgement, she is tenacious as an advocate and she has the ability to see where the problems lie down the track."

"Anna is an absolute standout. a powerhouse from start to finish. She is exceptionally clever and produced exceptionally high-quality work in a very tight timeframe."

"Anna is perceptive and her work product is exceptional. She has an affable manner and engages proactively, providing outstanding advice and support on large and complex matters."

Gilead Cooper KC has a great standing in offshore litigation and has noted ability in trusts, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and professional negligence disputes. He also handles property disputes and art law. Cooper's practice spans across offshore jurisdictions, including the BVI, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and the Channel Islands.

"Gilead is great. Very thorough, commercially minded and I admire his ability to tackle new areas of law. He is extremely knowledgeable and is a delight to be around."

"He has this ability to take the most complex of problems and break them down into simple terms and untie knotty and intertwined situations. He is incredibly bright, technical and very user-friendly."

"Gilead knows his trust work inside out. An easy person to work with - a solicitor's delight."

"Gilead is very user-friendly, very responsive, able to turn things around quickly on short timescales and has a lot of inventive ideas. He's at the top of his game."

John Wardell KC has a strong commercial and company law practice and a broad range of expertise, which includes fraud and breach of fiduciary duty cases. He is admitted to the Bar in the BVI, and has further experience in the Cayman Islands and the Turks & Caicos Islands. Wardell's expertise also covers joint venture agreements and partnerships.

"He is a really outstanding silk who has a very impressive cross-examination style. A first-rate commercial barrister."

"John is a passionate advocate, he's very strong."

"John is a superb advocate. He's absolutely top notch. If you have a 'must win' commercial litigation he comes at the top. He is a rare talent and an absolute maestro in the courtroom."

Michael Furness KC is an impressive silk who is especially knowledgeable in trusts and tax disputes. His practice regularly leads him to appear in Bermudian trust cases, and he has experience acting in Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal. He also provides counsel on professional negligence claims.

"Michael is a delight to work with. He is very intelligent. He picked up the issues very quickly and was able to navigate the difficulties with ease."

"He's a real pleasure to work with and knows everything you'd possibly want to know about trust law. Absolutely brilliant."

Terence Mowschenson KC is a popular and much-admired chancery silk who has undertaken a range of banking, finance and company cases worldwide. His practice also encompasses joint ventures and partnerships. He has appeared in a wide range of jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, the Cayman Islands and the BVI. He has additional expertise in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

"Terence is very good on complex work."

Andrew Mold KC adroitly handles a diverse range of traditional and commercial chancery matters, demonstrating considerable strength in cases concerning trusts, professional liability and company law. He has been admitted to the Cayman Islands Bar, and his practice has led him to litigate or advise on matters in Bermuda, Gibraltar and the BVI. He is experienced in intra-family disputes including high-value divorce proceedings.

"Andrew is really good at structuring claims and thinking around how best to land them. He's really nice to work with and has a wonderful court manner - he puts a punchy and succinct message across."

"He is just excellent. He has the technical expertise that you need especially for complicated matters - he's not one to get lost in the weeds. He's very straightforward and a pleasure to work with."

"Andrew is a delight to work with. He is highly responsive and provides sound guidance. He skilfully leads discussions on technical aspects and excels in working with experts in other fields."

Nikki Singla KC is a highly regarded performer with experience appearing for clients in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Mauritius and the Channel Islands. Solicitors turn to him for advice on a wide range of commercial and business cases, and admire him for his specialist trusts expertise. His clients include high net worth families and trustees. He regularly handles shareholder disputes, negligence and joint venture ownership disputes, among others.

"Nikki is very good. He cuts through to the core arguments of a case, and he is technical, commercially minded and very methodical in his written work. He's not one to get caught up in the weeds."

"Nikki Singla ranks among the best litigators we have come across in the United Kingdom."

Tom Roscoe is recognised as a prominent junior in the offshore trusts and commercial disputes space. He acts in notable trust liquidations and shareholder disputes. He has ample experience appearing unled in courts across the Caribbean, notably in the BVI. He has additional exposure to matters in the Channel Islands and the DIFC.

"Tom has been an absolute star. He just went above and beyond trying to help. He's excellent - a real trooper producing top-rate work and produced on time."

"Tom is very capable. He is willing to give strong advice looking at long-term solutions. He is also very client-friendly and gives practical advice."

"Tom is always a favourite to go to. He's a very strong advocate and quite happy to roll his sleeves up. If you've got a particularly contentious matter, he's a good one to have on side."

"Tom is an incredibly smart, hard-working junior. He is our go-to junior for complex cross-border litigation. A valuable member of any team, he is also down to earth and approachable."

"Tom is always on our list to consider for any offshore trust matters. Tom is very bright, dedicated and articulate in advice. He's very able to make complex facts understandable and simple."