Dispute Resolution

Appleby fields a formidable team of litigation experts with longstanding experience advocating for clients before the Isle of Man courts. The firm offers noted strengths in representing insurers, particularly in connection with defending high-value personal injury claims. It also acts on behalf of a series of prominent UK banks. The firm is frequently called upon to handle claims stemming from fraud allegations, including obtaining freezing injunctions.

"The lawyers possess excellent attention to detail and knowledge of the required legislation."

"Appleby's commercial situational awareness is superb."

"Appleby has a strong team who are well qualified and experienced."

"Appleby is one of the best offshore firms with a presence in all the key jurisdictions."

Appleby defended Takafumi Horie against a claim for breach of a jurisdiction clause contained within a settlement deed. The team is also advising on a counterclaim relating to an allegation of fraud.

Department head Mark Holligon is an experienced commercial litigator with notable expertise in cross-border insolvency disputes. He is also comfortable advising clients on fraud-related claims. Holligon also acts as managing partner of the Appleby Isle of Man office. "Mark Holligon has a great way with clients and a strong strategic instinct." "Mark is very experienced, strategic and very solutions-oriented. He is great at managing and meeting client expectations." "The leading advocate on the island. He's really user-friendly and will protect his clients as hard as he can." "He showed fabulous strategic judgement in a complex matter. It appeared he could forecast the moves of every other litigant and outflank them to preserve our position. A brilliant advocate."

Caren Pegg has a broad disputes practice that sees her advising on a range of commercial litigation matters. She has notable expertise in high-value contentious insolvency disputes. "She's a very effective advocate whocan be relied upon." "Caren is a first-class advocate who offers practical resolutions to complex problems." "We have consistently received the highest level of service and advice from Caren." "Caren is very effective and efficient in dealing with procedure and clients." "Caren is an excellent advocate."

Charles Davies is well respected for his corporate and commercial disputes-focused practice. He also advises on trusts disputes for both trustees and beneficiaries. "Charles Davies is great on technical law." "He's an incredibly intelligent lawyer."