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Offshore: Dispute Resolution - Isle of Man

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Band 2

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.

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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Emery
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Band 1

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 very intelligent and friendly. He's a lateral thinker and will consider solutions I wouldn't have otherwise suggested.

Mark is one of the best on the Island. He is technically astute, knows everyone and has a fantastic reputation.

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.

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Leanne McKeown
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Leanne McKeown is director and head of the firm's dispute resolution and employment services teams. She has experience in shareholder disputes, fraud and misfeasance claims.

Leanne is very committed and engaged.

Joshua Quinn
Associates to watch

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.

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Offshore: Dispute Resolution

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Mark Emery
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Leanne McKeown
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Joshua Quinn
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