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Appleby

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Isle of Man

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  • Appleby Isle of Man’s Dispute Resolution group is recognised as a leader in its field. The firm is the largest on the island and undertakes a broader range of work than many local competitors. Particular specialisms include fraud and asset tracing, insolvency and restructuring, fund disputes and insured defence work (both personal injury and professional negligence).​
  • We continue to maintain our position on various offshore legal panels for many of the UK’s leading banks and a number of the island’s Life Insurers. We also have close relationships with a number of local trust and corporate service providers. 
  • We continue to take the lead in developing Manx law with a number of the ground breaking decisions, regularly drawing to the attention of the Isle of Man Court decisions of the courts of the other jurisdictions in which we practice around the world.
  • The group works closely with the corporate and trust teams in the Isle of Man and across Appleby’s ten jurisdictions, differentiating us considerably from our local competitors.

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Dispute Resolution - Isle of Man

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.
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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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

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

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  • 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.

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

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Holligon
    Mark Holligon

    Mark Holligon

    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.

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    • 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.

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

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  • Charles Davies
    Charles Davies

    Charles Davies

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

    Keira Gore

    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.

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    • Keira is very impressive.

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