Offshore

Elspeth Talbot Rice KC is a highly regarded and much sought-after expert who handles a full spectrum of commercial and traditional chancery work. She has experience acting in jurisdictions spanning the BVI, Bermuda and the UK Crown Dependencies, and acts for both claimants and defendants in significant trust and estates disputes. She has particular experience in cases concerning asset transfers and restructuring.

"Elspeth has got to be one of the stars in offshore, a go-to individual. She is an absolute delight to work with, a real team player and an exceptional advocate."

"Elspeth is a powerful and persuasive silk who is at the top of her game. Fair to say her name is a seal of the highest quality in the trusts world."

"Elspeth is the leading individual in her field for chancery and trusts. She really holds her own and when she speaks you really sit up and listen."

"A top barrister. She is extremely analytical, straightforward, strategic in her advocacy and a pleasure to work with."

Andrew Holden receives consistent praise for his deep level of experience in trust litigation work. His practice encompasses trust restructurings, asset tracing, and probate and estate administration. His experience extends to the Bahamas, the Channel Islands and the Cayman Islands. Holden acts on behalf of high net worth families and individuals, as well as commercial entities.

"At his level he is without question the go-to on complex trust and probate disputes whether onshore or offshore. He gives concise advice and is very commercial and so modest."

"Andrew is our go-to trust counsel and supplies practical, academically sound yet often out-of-the-box advice which is always appreciated."

"Andrew is very knowledgeable and thoughtful. I always find him to be a tremendous resource."

"He is a very experienced offshore practitioner. He gets things done. He has so much experience it's reassuring to clients. He predicts what is going to happen and is easy to get on with."

David Brownbill KC is a natural choice for the most complex and contentious trusts litigation. He is frequently called upon to handle work in the BVI, Bermuda, Gibraltar and the Cayman Islands. His specialism lies in multi-jurisdictional and high-value traditional and commercial chancery work. Brownbill is particularly sought after for claims arising out of liquidation and insolvency, as well as substantial fraud and asset recovery claims.

"I consider David's style of advocacy as among the finest I have seen in my legal career."

"David is probably one of the most knowledgeable people on the planet on trusts, international trusts and offshore. He's a top advocate."

Edward Cumming KC is highly regarded silk who frequently appears in a variety of offshore trust, company and general commercial disputes. He has a substantial offshore practice involving matters in the Channel Islands and the BVI, alongside other jurisdictions. Cumming is instructed on behalf of multinational corporates in addition to high net worth private clients.

"Edward is an absolutely fantastic offshore practitioner."

"I consider Edward to be an outstanding advocate. His diligence, support, and willingness to make himself available are greatly appreciated."

Stephen Moverley Smith KC is deeply well versed in a range of commercial cases, including those concerning trusts, restructuring, fraud and insolvency. He also specialises in corruption cases. He is particularly active in Bermuda, the Bahamas and the BVI.

"Stephen is very accomplished, enthusiastic and tenacious in how he pursues arguments and points. He's user-friendly and authoritative."

"He's a very persuasive, measured advocate who gets the ear of the tribunal."

Bajul Shah has an enviable offshore practice and handles cases in the BVI, the DIFC and the Channel Islands. He offers expertise in a broad range of commercial chancery areas, including insolvency, trusts, probate and civil fraud, and is frequently called upon by liquidators and trustees.

"Bajul is absolutely charming and he charms judges. He is very technical, measured and commercial."

"He is such a safe pair of hands. Bajul is personable and inspires confidence."

Daniel Warents is highly regarded for his expertise in handling chancery and commercial cases. He is instructed on a range of issues including fraud, trust matters and shareholder disputes. He is called to the BVI Bar and has extensive experience in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and the Channel Islands.

"Daniel Warents did superhuman things. He's incredibly quick; his analytical brain is brilliant."

"Daniel is very easy to work with."

"Daniel is excellent. He's extremely clever and very capable. He has a good manner about him. He's an extremely bright and quick guy."

"He is good at the academics but can also link it to what it means in the real world. He'll find a solution if there is one in most cases. He never says it can't be done."

Elizabeth Weaver is a deeply experienced junior barrister, well versed in large-scale commercial claims and general chancery matters. She is routinely called upon for her expertise in international trusts disputes, high-value commercial litigation and asset recovery, and also frequently acts for ultra high net worth families.She has been called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and has been active in Bermuda and the Isle of Man.

"Elizabeth is extremely effective on paper and in court. She is very clear-thinking and knows the field well."

Francis Tregear KC is well known for his liquidation work and offers additional expertise in trust disputes. He has been admitted to appear in court across a host of offshore jurisdictions, with his practice most recently leading him to Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. Tregear regularly acts for shareholders and liquidators.

"Francis is renowned for possessing a formidable intellect and has a really good way of putting across complicated arguments in simple terms."

Adam Cloherty KC impresses sources with his courtroom advocacy skills and has particular experience of BVI, Gibraltar and Cayman Islands cases. His clients, who include beneficiaries and shareholders, benefit from his extensive trust knowledge. He has also handled matters in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

"Adam is an excellent pair of hands and supports well with advice on difficult matters."

Marcus Staff is particularly active in the Caribbean jurisdictions, having appeared in the Cayman Islands and the BVI. He is frequently instructed in contentious trust disputes, handling such issues as the removal of trustees and tax-related matters. He has also been involved in matters relating to investment funds and civil fraud.

"He is one of the most thorough barristers I know. He's incredibly hard-working, really gets into the detail of a matter and is also very sensible in the advice he gives. A high-quality practitioner."

"Marcus is very considered and measured in his approach and reassuringly so. He is very calm, composed and has a lot of gravitas. He is someone who is very reliable."

Nicole Langlois is a respected junior with considerable credentials in commercial contractual and trust litigation. She regularly handles cases involving professional negligence, breach of trust allegations and fraud. She is called to the Bar in both the UK and Jersey, and alongside the Channel Islands her practice has covered the Bahamas and Hong Kong.

"Nicole is very well established and she is a Jersey advocate, which gives her a particular niche. She's very good."