Offshore (Bar)

Wilberforce Chambers offers significant strength and depth in all the major offshore jurisdictions, including those in the Channel Islands, the Caribbean and Asia. Market commentators regard it as a "top class" set, "boasting some of the top names of the offshore Bar." Members of the set are instructed to act in matters such as trust litigation, high-value commercial disputes, fraud claims and insolvency matters. Its barristers continue to appear in a number of high-profile cases, such as Halabi v Equity Trust (Jersey). The Privy Council handed down a landmark decision regarding the insolvent trust, which will have a significant impact on the wider industry. A particular fan of the set remarked: "I love Wilberforce Chambers. It is by far and away the easiest set to deal with." They continue: "I have no doubt that in the field, it stands out against the other chambers."

"The clerks at Wilberforce are fantastic. They're very helpful, quick to come back to us on queries, and overall provide a fantastic service."

"They are the best clerks of any set I have worked with. They are brilliant."

"Nick Luckman, practice director, and his team have been available to us day and night and weekends. They are highly responsive whenever needed."

"The clerks are very accommodating to offshore needs."

Brian Green KC
Brian Green KC is a market leader in chancery work who is regularly instructed by solicitors due to his ability to handle the most complex and high-profile litigation. He has a wide-ranging practice, but proves particularly adept at cases concerning trusts and pensions. He has handled matters in Bermuda, Hong Kong and Jersey. "The crème de la crème of barristers in the trusts dispute world."

Graeme Halkerston
Graeme Halkerston is very well acquainted with the offshore market, having worked for several years as a partner in a leading firm in the Cayman Islands. The bulk of his work is BVI or Cayman Islands-based. He maintains a diverse and dynamic commercial litigation practice and has strengths in banking and financial disputes, restructuring proceedings and cross-border fraud. "Graeme is technically brilliant, responsive, and a fearless advocate." "My go-to barrister for really complex matters. He has this fantastic ability to unpick and understand everything very fast, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of all the latest updates." "Graeme is the first choice for complex corporate disputes, especially those involving unfair prejudice claims."

Jonathan Hilliard KC
Jonathan Hilliard KC has an excellent reputation for trusts and commercial litigation work. His practice has led him to act in the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, the Channel Islands and the BVI, among other jurisdictions. "Jonathan's mind works at an unbelievable pace and his analytical ability is incredible. He's a pleasure to work with, and an enormous support when he's in court." "Jonathan is the most capable and thorough advocate I've ever dealt with. His agility to assimilate information is extraordinary. He has a fantastic ear for what the court needs in order to persuade it to do what you want." "A superbly clever man; he's a go-to for large, complicated matters."

Robert Ham KC
Robert Ham KC is a very highly regarded practitioner who receives effusive praise for his outstanding efforts in private client work, tax law and pensions. He acts in cases in Guernsey, the Caribbean and the Isle of Man, among other jurisdictions. "Robert is a quiet, yet effective advocate who keeps things simple, but produces bold submissions." "Robert is hugely experienced."

Thomas Lowe KC
Thomas Lowe KC has a wealth of experience of appearing in the Cayman Islands and the BVI, acting in a wide range of private client disputes and contentious trust matters. He has a particular forte in handling litigation following the collapse of investment structures, and regularly acts in disputes between fund managers. Lowe is frequently called upon by commercial clients including banks and insurance companies. He also provides expertise in matters relating to fraud and insolvency. "Tom has quite a following in Cayman - he is well respected by the judiciary and practitioners alike." "Truly exceptional - Thomas is the best." "Thomas is extremely good on his feet and highly familiar with the Bench in Cayman."

Clare Stanley KC
Clare Stanley KC is noted for her commercial and company law practice, encompassing the likes of insolvency and fraud matters. She has further expertise in handling trust dispute cases. She is well versed in the intricacies of acting in a number of offshore jurisdictions, including the Cayman Islands. "Clare is on top of all the detail and very robust." "Clare is extremely level-headed - unruffled in the darkest of storms. She is the most responsive and committed silk I've ever instructed, and her ability to work seamlessly with solicitors really stands out." "Clare has always impressed me. She's extremely hard-working and has a calmness about her. Her advice is extremely clear and there's very little room for doubt. She's a pleasure to work with."

Gilead Cooper KC
Gilead Cooper KC has a great standing in offshore litigation and has noted ability in trusts, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and professional negligence disputes. He also handles property disputes and art law. He has appeared in court proceedings in the BVI, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong. "Gilead is one of the leading lights of the international trust Bar. He's very clever, an excellent advocate, and very hard-working. You definitely want to have him on your team." "Gilead is very thoughtful, responsive and good fun to work with." "Gilead is very efficient in the way that he works; he cuts straight through to the detail."

John Wardell KC
John Wardell KC has a strong commercial and company law practice and a broad range of expertise, including in fraud and breach of fiduciary duty cases. He is admitted to the Bar in the BVI and has further experience in the Cayman Islands. "An outstanding advocate and a real bulldog in the courtroom." "John is a ruthless commercial barrister. He is really, really good on his feet - deceptively so." "John has been involved in some of the most high-profile disputes in Cayman and is very much sought after. He brings his considerable insight and experience and always works towards reaching the best solution for his clients."

Michael Furness KC
Michael Furness KC is an impressive silk who is especially knowledgeable in trusts and tax disputes, as well as contentious and non-contentious pension scheme work. His practice regularly leads him to appear in Bermudian trust cases, and he has experience acting in Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal. He also provides counsel on professional negligence claims. "Michael's intellectually very strong and he has a very relaxed manner that belies the thinking that goes on underneath. He's a pleasure to work with."

Terence Mowschenson KC
Terence Mowschenson KC is a popular and much-admired chancery silk who has undertaken a range of banking, finance, company and insolvency cases worldwide. His practice also encompasses joint ventures and partnerships. He has appeared in a wide range of jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, the Isle of Man, the Cayman Islands and the BVI. He has additional expertise in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. "Terence is very good - he's very experienced, easy to work with and sensible. You know you can trust his judgement." "Terence is our first choice for complex trusts matters."

Andrew Mold KC
Andrew Mold KC adroitly handles a diverse range of traditional and commercial chancery matters, demonstrating considerable strength in cases concerning trusts, professional liability and company law. His practice has led him to litigate or advise on matters in the Cayman Islands, Jersey, the Isle of Man, Bermuda and Singapore. He is experienced in intra-family disputes including high-value divorce proceedings. "Andrew is an excellent advocate and produces high-quality written work. He is extremely responsive and thoroughly engaged with the case from start to finish."

Anna Littler
Anna Littler has a strong practice in the offshore world. She regularly undertakes trusts litigation, including in Bermuda. She is well equipped to handle a range of issues trusts and trustees may encounter. "Anna is hard-working, technically brilliant, and provides hands-on support to leading counsel and instructing attorneys." "Anna's output is incredibly high-quality. She has the technical elements down, but she's also very practical. She's very considered and very considerate, which is key when matters are running high on emotions."

Nikki Singla KC
Nikki Singla KC is a highly regarded performer with experience appearing for clients in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Mauritius, Dubai and the Channel Islands. Solicitors turn to him for advice on a wide range of commercial and business cases, and admire him for his specialist trusts expertise. His clients include high net worth families and trustees. He regularly handles shareholder disputes, negligence and joint venture ownership disputes, among others. "Nikki has one of the sharpest legal analytical minds that I have ever worked with, he can take a very complex problem and distil it into something simple and compelling." "Nikki Singla KC is a master of facts and excels in his advocacy in commercial litigation." "Nikki is responsive, intelligent and has good judgement."

Tom Roscoe
Tom Roscoe is recognised as a prominent junior in the offshore trusts and commercial disputes space. He has ample experience appearing unled in courts across the Caribbean, notably in the BVI. He has additional exposure to matters in Gibraltar and the DIFC. "Tom is really great with clients. He's very personable, approachable, and able to get legal information across in a very client-friendly way. His work is of a very high standard. All in all, an excellent junior." "Tom is user-friendly, very knowledgeable about DIFC law, commercially minded, and handles himself well at hearings." "Tom takes a sporting attitude towards litigation and relishes a good fight, whilst at the same time being easy to work with. Clients quickly trust him, and he never fails to deliver a top-quality service."