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Mourant

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Cayman Islands

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Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution group is one of the largest in the Cayman Islands, and has a significant international presence and a reputation for achieving results for clients. It plays a leading role in many of the largest and most high-profile disputes, and in cross-border cases that require rapid and efficient coordinated advice.

We have extensive experience in:

- Banking Finance & Securities Disputes

- Commercial & Contract Disputes

 - Fraud & Asset Tracing

- Fund Disputes

- Regulatory Investigations

- Restructuring & Insolvency Litigation

- Schemes of Arrangement

- Trust Disputes

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Dispute Resolution - Cayman Islands

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Mourant offers a highly rated Cayman dispute resolution group with extensive experience handling sensitive and high-value commercial disputes, restructurings and insolvency matters. The law firm demonstrates further capabilities in multibillion-dollar fraud cases and is also very well-versed in providing support to high net worth individuals as well as clients in the financial services sphere.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mourant represented Mohammed Idriss Ghodbane, owner of a 50% stake in International Airfinance Corporation, in his filing of a petition for the just and equitable winding-up of the company.

Strengths

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  • What truly sets Mourant apart is its ability to navigate situations where the answer isn’t easily found.

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  • The Mourant team's commercial acumen allows it to offer practical, forward-thinking solutions that reflect a deep understanding of the broader business and financial context.

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  • Mourant is super-responsive, hard-working and detailed.

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  • Mourant knows the business landscape, industry trends and competitive pressures of this jurisdiction.

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  • The Mourant team has an excellent understanding of our business model and industry parameters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Simon Dickson
    Simon Dickson

    Simon Dickson

    Simon Dickson is a highly respected lawyer in the Cayman Islands, with extensive experience representing blue-chip clients. He has considerable experience handling white-collar fraud cases and insolvency-related matters. He is also well-versed in shareholder disputes, including Section 238 proceedings.

    • Simon Dickson is a top-notch partner who is very practical and experienced.

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    • Simon Dickson is highly experienced, calm and considered under pressure, with an excellent grasp of the commercial drivers underlying disputes.

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    • Simon has strong tactical judgement.

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  • Nicholas Fox
    Nicholas Fox

    Nicholas Fox

    Nicholas Fox is the Cayman practice head for litigation and insolvency. He advises several well-known clients on an impressive array of liquidation proceedings, asset recovery and white-collar fraud matters.

    • Nicholas is a very strong and experienced practitioner. He is formidable but fair.

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    • I like Nicholas Fox a lot. He has sound judgement and is really good at balancing client expectations with giving practical and commercial advice.

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    • Nicholas Fox is very hard-working and great to work with.

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    • Nicholas Fox is very forensic and good at testing arguments for evidence. A real chess player of a litigator.

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  • Hector Robinson
    Hector Robinson

    Hector Robinson

    Hector Robinson KC has a wealth of Cayman experience and is well regarded for his handling of high-value property disputes and regulatory investigations. His practice has also seen him take on significant judicial review proceedings.

    • Hector Robinson KC is a safe pair of hands and good operator.

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