Ranking tables
Offshore: Dispute Resolution | UK
Isle of Man
Rankings overview for Departments
Charles Davies Appleby10 Years Ranked
Lindsey Bermingham Whittles Law9 Years Ranked- Christopher M BrooksSimcocks
- Damian MolyneuxM&P Legal
- Leanne McKeown DQ Advocates12 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth SimpsonSimcocks
- Jonathan WildCallin Wild
- Tom MaherMaher Law
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 ApplebyOffshore: Dispute Resolution2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedAppleby fields a formidable team of litigation experts with longstanding experience advocating for clients before the Isle of Man courts. The firm offers noted strengths in representing insurers, particularly in connection with defending high-value personal injury claims. It also acts on behalf of a series of prominent UK banks. The firm is frequently called upon to handle claims stemming from fraud allegations, including obtaining freezing injunctions.
1 CainsOffshore: Dispute Resolution2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedCains is an acknowledged leader in complex commercial dispute work, including shareholder litigation, trust matters and freezing orders, with additional strength in white-collar criminal proceedings. The firm also provides experience in regulatory matters. It offers adept handling of professional negligence allegations.
Band 2
2 DQ AdvocatesOffshore: Dispute Resolution2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedDQ Advocates covers a wide range of disputes on the Isle of Man including both trusts and commercial litigation. The firm attracts praise for work on financing disputes and liability and negligence claims. It acts on behalf of private individuals and companies, and handles both Isle of Man-based and cross-border litigation.
Band 3
3 Kneale AdvocatesOffshore: Dispute Resolution2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedKneale Advocates is known for its representation of multinational corporations and local businesses in dispute resolution matters. The law firm has a highly regarded commercial litigation practice, with further expertise in civil litigation, divorce and pension disputes.
3 Whittles LawOffshore: Dispute Resolution2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedWhittles Law has grown its dispute resolution capabilities recently with several new hires. The firm has particular strength in trusts litigation matters, and it also handles group litigation cases and bankruptcy and restructuring work.