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The litigation department of this office started in 2007 and is headed by Erik Bodden and Jonathon Milne. Onshore law firms in Asia, London and New York recognise our team as a leader for Cayman Islands litigation and restructuring expertise and represent the core of our client base. Due to the reputation of our strong team of senior lawyers, we continue to receive a steady stream of high-quality, interesting and important instructions from key clients – auditors, financial institutions, hedge funds, major corporations and their directors.
Insolvency and funds litigation is the core of our practice and we receive instructions from liquidators, creditors and companies. We have recently seen an increased number of shareholder disputes in the form of contested winding up petitions on the just and equitable ground.
Trust disputes form another substantial part of our practice, and we receive instructions from beneficiaries and trustees. We are involved in substantial trust litigation and also in the restructuring of trusts that involve court applications. Some of the instructions involve trusts holding very large assets.
Corporate disputes of all types form another substantial area of practice. These can be shareholder disputes, disputes about the operation of hedge funds or claims for breach of director’s duties.
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Conyers' Cayman office has a well-recognised team in the dispute resolution space, with notable strengths relating to investment fund litigation and insolvency disputes. The firm is experienced in handling high-value, multi-jurisdictional cases and represents a range of corporate and private clients. It is regularly mandated on shareholder disputes, including Section 238 proceedings.
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Conyers was Cayman Islands counsel to the ad hoc group of creditors in the restructuring of the Cineworld Group.
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The Conyers team is very knowledgeable about complex commercial contracts, with a very strong ability to dissect technical topics.
They are very experienced across all aspects of Cayman law, and they deal with matters for various clients in a very technically able way.
The team is increasingly sought out for high-profile disputes and restructurings by clients in North America. Conyers is a firm to watch in the future.
The Conyers team is very knowledgeable about complex commercial contracts, with a very strong ability to dissect technical topics.
They are very experienced across all aspects of Cayman law, and they deal with matters for various clients in a very technically able way.
The team is increasingly sought out for high-profile disputes and restructurings by clients in North America. Conyers is a firm to watch in the future.
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Erik Bodden is adept at handling commercial, insolvency and shareholder litigation. He often represents clients in Section 238 cases and has a fast-developing reputation in the jurisdiction.
Erik Bodden stands out as a very strong Cayman lawyer. He has deep roots in Cayman and a deep understanding of the jurisdiction.
Erik Bodden is a great guy to work with. He's likeable, knowledgeable and patient. He is commercial, pragmatic and knows the law inside-out.
He is very thorough. He has a depth and breadth of knowledge that he can bring to bear. He considers matters from all angles.
Jonathon Milne has notable expertise concerning restructuring and insolvency proceedings, for which he receives strong praise from interviewees. He also has further experience in general commercial litigation.
Jonathan is an intelligent, experienced disputes lawyer and an impressive advocate. His intellect, drive and work ethic make him a formidable opponent and someone you want on your side.
Jonathon is exceptional in litigation matters in the Cayman Islands, providing well-researched and well-written materials in almost incredibly short time frames. He and his team are my go-to.
Jonathon is an outstanding disputes lawyer with a sharp intellect, broad knowledge of the law and a work ethic second to none.
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Alecia Johns
Clare Bradin
Head of Department
Erik Bodden
Head of Department
Jordan McErlean
Robert Lindley
Romane Duncan
Róisín Liddy-Murphy
Sean-Anna Thompson
Spencer Vickers
Tonicia Williams
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FTI Consulting
Grant Thornton
KPMG
LL Finance LLC
PAG Entities (PRC)
Schahin II Finance Company (SPV) Limited
Steven Goodman
The Public Institution for Social Security (Kuwait)
Torchlight Fund L.P.
XIO GP Limited and Athene Li
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