Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Isle of Man

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

They are an extremely capable firm whom I will always recommend.

Appleby is a market-leading firm in the Isle of Man. They have depth and utilise their entire network, which is valuable.

They have a full-service litigation department, with wide knowledge of the Isle of Man court system. They have highly experienced partners to handle any Isle of Man-based offshore work.

The team have a deep understanding of the industry and the regulatory environment. They can draw on expertise and experience across the firm.

Work Highlights

Appleby continues to represent Jambo SRC Limited in a takeover scheme of arrangement.

Notable practitioners

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.
 

Caren is outstanding, proactive and efficient. She has the innate ability to take a position and break it down into an executive summary without getting caught up in the nuances of the law.

 

Caren is an excellent lawyer and hard-working.

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 is managing partner of the Appleby Isle of Man office.

 

Mark is a hugely experienced partner with a great commercial sense and pragmatic approach to complex disputes.

 

Mark is my first port of call in the Isle of Man. He is smart and understands the local legal and judicial landscape incredibly well.

 

Mark has a gravitas and commercial approach. He is fearless.

Charles Davies is well respected for his corporate and commercial disputes-focused practice. He also advises on trusts disputes for both trustees and beneficiaries.

Keira Gore is a dual-qualified Manx advocate and England and Wales barrister. She has a strong practice advising clients in civil and commercial disputes.

 

Keira is great in court, has a great recall of the facts and can do this under pressure. She is very thorough and cares genuinely for her clients. You want Keira in your corner.

 

Keira is very impressive.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Keira Gore
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