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Asia-Pacific Asia-Pacific Region Offshore: Dispute Resolution

The offshore section in the Asia-Pacific region chapter covers the work of offshore firms with one or more offices in Asia-Pacific. This includes work governed under the laws of offshore jurisdictions such as Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. The section includes a wide range of corporate and finance work, including investment funds. It also covers dispute resolution work.

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Band 1
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    Colette Wilkins KC
    Walkers
    Walkers | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Colette Wilkins KC is highly reputed for her experience handling major shareholder disputes and white-collar fraud claims as well as highly contentious insolvency cases. She took silk in 2021.
  2. Ian Mann
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    Ian Mann
    Harney Westwood & Riegels
    Harney Westwood & Riegels | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Ian Mann is a well-established offshore litigator whose expertise covers both Cayman Islands and BVI law. He has a distinguished reputation for handling high-stakes litigation and restructuring and insolvency cases.
  3. Shaun Folpp
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    Shaun Folpp
    Campbells
    Campbells | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | 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.
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Band 2
  1. Eliot Simpson
    Appleby | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Aisling Dwyer
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    Aisling Dwyer
    Maples Group
    Maples Group | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | 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 contentious restructuring and insolvency matters.
  2. Chai Ridgers
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    Chai Ridgers
    Harney Westwood & Riegels
    Harney Westwood & Riegels | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Chai Ridgers is well regarded as a restructuring and insolvency specialist. Leading the firm's Asia restructuring practice, he has notable expertise acting for distressed companies on insolvency and restructuring mandates.
  3. James Noble
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    James Noble
    Carey Olsen
    Carey Olsen | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 3 |
    James Noble leads Carey Olsen's litigation, insolvency and restructuring practice in Asia. This includes advising on shareholder disputes and family disputes for high net worth clients.
  4. Joanne Collett
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    Joanne Collett
    Walkers
    Walkers | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Joanne Collett possesses solid expertise in handling insolvency and restructuring mandates. She also advises on shareholder disputes and fund-related matters. Her work of late includes handling buyout and privatisation transactions.
  5. Joanne Verbiesen
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    Joanne Verbiesen
    Bedell Cristin
    Bedell Cristin | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Joanne Verbiesen joined Bedell Cristin in 2021. She stands out for her expertise in offshore trust. She is also sought after for her knowledge in contentious matters such as shareholder disputes raised from transactions.
  6. Oliver Payne
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    Oliver Payne
    Ogier
    Ogier | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 3 |
    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 wind-up proceedings.
    Key sectors
    Financial Services
  7. Tom Pugh
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    Tom Pugh
    Walkers
    Walkers | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Tom Pugh frequently advises creditors with regards to debtor negotiations, liquidations, restructurings and recovery matters. He comes recommended for his handling of multi-jurisdictional matters.
  8. Matthew Watson
    Carey Olsen | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 3
  9. Sam Robertson
    Forbes Hare | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Band 3
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Up and Coming
  1. Claire Fulton
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    Claire Fulton
    Mourant
    Mourant | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Up and Coming |
    Claire Fulton advises lenders, investors and liquidators in restructurings and insolvencies, including dealing with shareholder disputes. She also assists with share acquisitions.
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    Jeremy Lightfoot
    Carey Olsen
    Carey Olsen | Offshore: Dispute Resolution
    2023 | Up and Coming |
    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, British Virgin Islands and Bermuda law.