Practice Areas
Paul is the Lexology Client Choice “Insolvency Lawyer of the Year 2024” for the Cayman Islands and is described by directories as “a very user-friendly, smart lawyer who gives clear and concise advice and is very good from a strategic and commercial standpoint”, “a great litigator, [with] exceptional negotiating skills” and "the go-to name for contentious insurance work".
Paul is a partner at Campbells based in the Cayman Islands. His practice covers cross-border insolvency and asset recovery as well as economic sanctions and other asset freezing measures
Work Highlights
Re Vanguardia Group FSD 185-191 of 2019 (Richards J): Lead attorney to liquidators of the Biscayne group of companies; pursuing claims in relation to international Ponzi scheme; judgments and recoveries exceeding US$100m to date.
In the Matter of Performance Insurance Company SPC (in Official Liquidation) FSD 70 of 2021 (Parker J): Successfully challenged liquidators of captive insurance company on conflicts and fee allocation; acted as lead advocate at various hearings in Grand Court and currently before Court of Appeal.
Palladyne International Asset Management B.V. v Upper Brook and Ors, FSD 68 of 2016 (Segal J); CICA Appeal No. 5 of 2019; JCPC 2020/0029: Economic sanctions; authority issues; writ process; collateral and express undertakings; admission of overseas counsel; coordination with overseas proceedings; letters of request; privilege; leave to appeal as of right and special leave.
Pearson (Appellant) v Primeo Fund (Respondent), [2017] UKPC 19: (Lord Neuberger, Lord Mance, Lord Clarke, Lord Sumption, Lord Carnwath)
Claims by redeeming shareholders; priority.
Primeo Fund (In Official Liquidation) v EY, FSD 30 of 2010 (McMillan J): Delivery up of audit papers; improper use of liquidators’ powers; indemnity costs orders in liquidation proceedings.