About

Provided by Maples Group

Our lawyers practise Cayman Islands, Irish and British Virgin Islands law and provide support and assistance in respect of proceedings in numerous other jurisdictions around the world. We have valued relationships with the leading international law firms worldwide.

With more than 40 commercial litigation and dispute resolution partners and associates across our global network of offices, we offer a broad range of litigation and dispute resolution services and bring an unrivalled depth of experience to each dispute, ensuring that you receive fast, accurate and pragmatic advice. 

Our global litigation and dispute resolution team also works closely with our banking, investment funds, insolvency and restructuring, IP and technology and trusts teams combining relevant expertise to deliver the best possible outcome for our clients.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Cayman Islands

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What the Team is Known For

Maples has a distinguished dispute resolution practice that deals with a diverse range of commercial cases. The Cayman team is experienced in high-value shareholder disputes as well as consensual and non-consensual restructurings and insolvency proceedings. In the latter field the firm is accomplished at representing both debtors and creditors.

Work Highlights

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  • Maples Group defended 58.com in a Section 238 fair-value appraisal dispute brought by the company's dissenting shareholders.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Caroline Moran
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Caroline Moran
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Caroline Moran co-heads the global disputes and insolvency team. She is particularly well versed in the issues arising from major cross-border insolvency cases. She displays additional strength in fair-value appraisals, debt restructuring and a variety of other mandates.

Caroline is able to take a high-level view and provide a clear way forward on issues.

Caroline is a leading expert in her field.

James Eldridge
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James Eldridge
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Global department co-head James Eldridge is a highly respected Cayman Islands litigator with noted expertise in both general commercial litigation and insolvency mandates. He is also noted for his handling of corporate recovery matters and restructurings.

James has always been a strong and effective practitioner and advocate.

Mac Imrie KC
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Mac Imrie KC
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Band 3
Mac Imrie KC operates a respected commercial litigation practice that sees him advising clients on Cayman arbitration, contentious regulatory issues and fair-value appraisals. He is now a consultant to the firm, having previously practised as a partner.
Nick Herrod
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Nick Herrod
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Nick Herrod is an accomplished lawyer who regularly advises clients on Cayman Islands restructuring and insolvency issues.

Nick is incredibly intelligent.

Nick Herrod is probably the most knowledgeable insolvency and restructuring lawyer in Cayman, with huge international experience.

Nick is very knowledgeable and thorough.

Nick is very technically astute and displays a deep understanding of the commercial issues involved in a case and the drivers of key stakeholders.

Ranked Lawyers at
Maples Group

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Cayman Islands

Dispute Resolution

Caroline Moran
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Caroline Moran
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Band 1
James Eldridge
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James Eldridge
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Band 1
Mac Imrie KC
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Mac Imrie KC
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Band 3
Nick Herrod
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Nick Herrod
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Band 4

Industries

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Arbitration, Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Corporate & Commercial Disputes

Distressed Investment Funds

Fraud & White Collar Crime

Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring

Regulatory & Financial Services

Security Enforcement & Asset Tracing

Trust Litigation