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Appleby

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Cayman Islands

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Our team advise on technical, strategic and procedural issues across a spectrum of problems and disputes which arise in the Cayman Islands. Frequently multi-jurisdictional in nature, this includes advice in relation to trusts, company and shareholder disputes, directors’ duties, investment funds, banking and other financial transactions, fraud and asset tracing claims, as well as all the aspects of the regulatory framework in which our clients operate. We work on some of the largest and most complex offshore cases, advising and being engaged by a large number of global law firms and leading institutions. We also are involved in virtually all of Cayman’s leading trust cases.
Specialist areas and industries include (by way of example) fund disputes, professional negligence, M&A disputes, insolvency and restructuring in the energy sector, trust disputes and merger disputes.
Alerts to clients on the introduction of new regulations and changes to the law which affect their business are delivered regularly by our team.

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Dispute Resolution - Cayman Islands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Appleby maintains a respected Cayman disputes practice that is recognised for handling a broad array of contentious commercial matters. Its growing team of highly experienced lawyers is particularly noted for its experience in shareholder disputes as well as insolvency matters and professional liability proceedings.

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Work Highlights

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  • Appleby represented Bruno Wang and Credit Suisse London Nominees (acting through the court-appointed receivers) in a high-value investment fund dispute with Floreat.

Strengths

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  • The Appleby team shows dedication to its client.

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  • The lawyers at Appleby are very good at explaining local nuances and the 'big picture' part of things.

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  • There is unrelenting commitment and hard work from each member of the Appleby team, as well as attention to detail and sound strategic input.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sebastian Said
    Sebastian Said

    Sebastian Said

    Sebastian Said is well known and highly recommended in the Cayman market. He is frequently sought out by other law firms and accountancy practices to handle their defence in professional liability and negligence litigation. He also offers extensive experience in white-collar fraud matters.

    • Sebastian is very commercial and is good at big-picture thinking.

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    • Sebastian Said is extremely hard-working, litigation-savvy and client-focused. He is all you could want from a dispute resolution partner.

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    • I have high regard for Sebastian Said - he is a class act.

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    • Sebastian Said has sound strategic input and is commercially aware.

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    • He is an extremely bright human and very hard-working.

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  • Alan Bercow
    Alan Bercow

    Alan Bercow

    Alan Bercow is a senior figure with many years of experience in fraud and asset recovery matters, having previously led the London team for such cases at Stephenson Harwood. He is fast developing a strong reputation in the Cayman Islands.

    • Alan Bercow has hit the ground running in Cayman.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • I couldn't recommend Alan Bercow highly enough. He is a fantastic lawyer who is very personable and who gives tremendous support.

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    • Alan Bercow has great judgement and good client-management skills.

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  • David Lee
    David Lee

    David Lee

    David Lee often handles insolvency matters, including those intersecting with issues of white-collar fraud. He also offers notable experience in investment fund-related disputes.

    • David Lee is super-intelligent and very hard-working.

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    • David Lee maintains a keen eye on critical issues.

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    • David Lee is very diligent, always available, on top of the details of cases and ready to roll his sleeves up.

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  • Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew Jackson is an up-and-coming lawyer who is an increasingly popular choice for clients seeking representation in high-value commercial disputes and insolvency litigation in the Cayman Islands.

    • Andrew Jackson is very responsive.

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  • Harriet Ter-Berg
    Harriet Ter-Berg

    Harriet Ter-Berg

    Harriet Ter-Berg assists with a range of matters, including white-collar fraud cases, contested insolvency proceedings and investment fund disputes.

    • She is capable of winning over tribunals and clients with equal parts skill and grace.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Harriet Ter-Berg is really, really strong at addressing the court and the judge. Having someone like her on your side is very good.

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    • Harriet Ter-Berg is an absolute star. She has an incredible work ethic, a brilliant legal mind and an advocate's effortless charm.

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