Dispute Resolution

Kobre & Kim is a well-regarded, global onshore disputes and corporate investigations boutique law firm which is notable for its well-established Cayman Islands office. In the offshore world, it frequently assists with cross-border insolvency cases involving trust structures and asset protection schemes.

"The team at Kobre & Kim are very sophisticated in their thinking and analysis, and have real breadth of experience."

"Kobre & Kim has the depth to dig into issues."

"They are efficient and direct in their work and advice."

Kobre & Kim defended Marble Ridge in litigation proceedings brought by Neiman Marcus in which Neiman Marcus alleged misconduct in Marble Ridge's bid for certain assets of the debtors during Neiman Marcus's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Peter Tyers-Smith advises clients on a range of white-collar fraud, trust and insolvency disputes. He has considerable experience assisting with cases throughout the Commonwealth Caribbean. "Peter Tyers-Smith has good judgement and common sense, and he also has good business sense which helps with the orderly resolution of disputes." "Peter Tyers-Smith is utterly brilliant - he knows the law inside out and he is an absolutely fantastic advocate who can explain very difficult issues in very easy-to-comprehend language." "Peter Tyers-Smith's ability to retain knowledge and communicate both verbally and in writing is second to none."

Ilona Groark is notable for her growing reputation as a Cayman Islands attorney. In addition to assisting clients with liquidations and arbitrations, she is active on fraud cases and contentious trust matters. "Ilona Groark is an exceptional, hard-working lawyer who is a great strategic thinker." "Ilona Groark is a very solid lawyer who is very responsive, diligent and client-focused." "Ilona is super-smart, dedicated and very hard-working."