Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution - Isle of Man
What the Team is Known For
DQ Advocates covers a wide range of disputes on the Isle of Man including both trusts and commercial litigation. The firm attracts praise for work on financing disputes and liability and negligence claims. It acts on behalf of private individuals and companies, and handles both Isle of Man-based and cross-border litigation.
Strengths
Their honest, pragmatic and commercial approach makes them my first-choice legal adviser in the Isle of Man. You can expect to receive reliable advice from experts in various areas of practice.
DQ Advocates have a number of skilled advocates with a wide range of knowledge who we are able to call upon.
DQ Advocates provide extensive expertise and working knowledge with Isle of Man court processes. Their level of work is of the highest standard.
DQ Advocates are a superb outfit, with quality lawyers who are extremely easy to work with.
Work Highlights
DQ Advocates acted for multiple defendants in an ongoing worldwide freezing injunction obtained by Emirates NBD Bank PJSC and Emirates Islamic Bank PJSC.
Notable practitioners
Mark Emery is a director and heads DQ Advocates' insolvency and restructuring team. He acts for banks, liquidators and trustees in a wide range of commercial disputes and bankruptcy proceedings.
Mark is superb from the get-go. He puts everyone at ease and offers very valuable insights into all aspects of the Isle of Man court process.
Mark is one of the best on the Island. He is technically astute, knows everyone and has a fantastic reputation.
Mark is very intelligent and friendly. He's a lateral thinker and will consider solutions I wouldn't have otherwise suggested.
Leanne is very committed and engaged.
Joshua Quinn is an associate director in DQ Advocates' dispute resolution team. He advises clients across a wide range of matters including employment, commercial and property disputes.
Joshua, with his breadth of legal knowledge, combined with his honest, practical and pragmatic approach, is my first choice all-round legal adviser on the Isle of Man.