Ranking tables
Offshore: Dispute Resolution | Global
Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
- Shaun Folpp Campbells
- Ian MannHarney Westwood & Riegels
Band 2
- Eliot Simpson Appleby
- James Noble Carey Olsen
- Oliver Payne Ogier
- Timothy Haynes Carey Olsen
- Chai RidgersHarney Westwood & Riegels
Band 3
Up and Coming
- Adam Hinks Walkers
- Jane Hale Campbells
- Justin Davis Ogier
- Michael Popkin Mourant
- Norman Hau Conyers
- Richard Baird Forbes Hare
- Paula KayHarney Westwood & Riegels
- Vicky LordHarney Westwood & Riegels
Band 1
1 Shaun FolppCampbells | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 1 |Shaun Folpp is the managing partner of Campbells' Hong Kong office and has considerable experience handling BVI and Cayman aspects of general commercial, financial services and trust dispute cases. He also handles liquidation and take-private mandates.
Band 2
2 Eliot SimpsonAppleby | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 |Eliot Simpson has extensive experience handling all manner of commercial litigation, particularly in relation to shareholder disputes, privatisation processes, and restructuring and insolvency cases. He leads the dispute resolution practice and operates out of the Hong Kong office.2 James NobleCarey Olsen | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 |James Noble leads Carey Olsen's litigation, insolvency and restructuring practice in Asia. This includes advising on shareholder disputes, and high net worth clients' multi-jurisdictional litigation. His work of late involves debt restructuring for virtual capital companies.
2 Oliver PayneOgier | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 |Oliver Payne leads Ogier's dispute resolution and restructuring and insolvency practice. He advises on Cayman Islands and BVI law and is adept at handling debt restructurings and winding-up proceedings.2 Timothy HaynesCarey Olsen | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 |Timothy Haynes has considerable experience advising on BVI, Cayman Islands and Bermuda law. He is acknowledged for his extensive experience in commercial litigation, corporate restructuring and insolvency cases.
Band 3
3 Aisling DwyerMaples Group | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |Aisling Dwyer is lauded for her litigation capabilities. She provides representation before the BVI and Cayman Islands courts and offers substantial experience in dispute resolution, particularly regarding restructuring and insolvency matters.3 Jeremy LightfootCarey Olsen | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |Jeremy Lightfoot heads the dispute resolution and litigation practice in Hong Kong. He handles big-ticket shareholder disputes and contentious restructuring and insolvency matters, and advises on Cayman Islands, BVI and Bermuda law.
3 Joanne CollettOgier | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |Joanne Collett joined Ogier in 2024. She possesses solid expertise in handling insolvency and restructuring mandates. She also advises on shareholder disputes and fund-related matters.
Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Financial Services3 Joanne VerbiesenOgier | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |Joanne Verbiesen stands out for her expertise in offshore trusts. She is also sought after for her knowledge in contentious matters such as shareholder disputes arising from transactions.
3 Matthew WatsonCarey Olsen | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |Matthew Watson is a partner in the Hong Kong office who draws upon previous experience practising in Bermuda. He is especially noted for his handling of trust and estate disputes as well as restructurings and insolvencies for high net worth clients.
3 Sam RobertsonForbes Hare | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |Sam Robertson operates an established litigation and insolvency practice. Based in Singapore, he provides representation in BVI mandates, including company restructuring, liquidation and commercial disputes.
3 Tom PughWalkers | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |Tom Pugh frequently advises creditors with regard to debtor negotiations, liquidations, restructurings and recovery matters. He comes recommended for his handling of multi-jurisdictional matters.
Up and Coming
U Adam HinksWalkers | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Up and Coming |Adam Hinks is growing its presence in a range of litigation and arbitration over shareholder disputes and contentious restructurings and insolvencies. He is qualified in the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and Bermuda.
U Jane HaleCampbells | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Up and Coming |Jane Hale stands out for her noticeable experience in representing creditors and lenders in disputes arising from distressed situations. She also frequently acts for companies in restructurings and insolvencies.
U Justin DavisOgier | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Up and Coming |Justin Davis has a strong track record of advising clients in the area of restructurings and liquidations. He handles insolvency disputes involving multiple parties and jurisdictions, including those relating to Chapter 15 and Chapter 11 proceedings.
Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Financial ServicesU Michael PopkinMourant | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Up and Coming |Michael Popkin provides BVI and Cayman law counsel in a range of offshore disputes. His experience includes advising on insolvencies and disputes relating to investment funds and financial transactions.U Norman HauConyers | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Up and Coming |Norman Hau leads the disputes and restructuring practice at Conyers. His knowledge of commercial litigation and contentious insolvencies covers the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Bermuda.
U Richard BairdForbes Hare | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Up and Coming |Richard Baird works out of the firm's Hong Kong office. He is actively building his presence in high-profile insolvencies and is equally active in dealing with shareholder disputes.
- Paula KayHarney Westwood & Riegels | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Up and Coming
- Vicky LordHarney Westwood & Riegels | Offshore: Dispute Resolution2025 | Up and Coming