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Gough Law

4TH FLOOR, ANGLO INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, BANK HILL, NORTH QUAY, DOUGLAS, IM1 4QE, ISLE OF MAN
Tel:
Work 01624 623 919
Fax:
Fax 01624 620 230
Web:
www.goughco.com
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Isle of Man

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, Gough Law is a third tier firm,

At Gough Advocates, Paul Kerruish acts on structured finance arrangements, while Mark Holligon is ‘very knowledgeable about Manx insolvency law’. Stephen Mann is noted for his experience in the financing of ships, aircraft and satellites, and the enforcement of mortgage security granted over Isle of Man registered aircraft.

Commercial

Within Commercial, Gough Law is a third tier firm,

Gough Advocates advised an Isle of Man and UK property group in relation to a structured and organised winding down of operations. Paul Kerruish heads the team. Stephen Mann is experienced in corporate matters, the registration and sale of ships, aircraft and satellites, and insurance and contracts for asset and commodity sales.

Commercial property

Within Commercial property, Gough Law is a second tier firm,

Gough Advocates assisted a local high-net-worth client in the creation of a new development company group specialising in the development of ultra-high-value housing on the island. Paul Kerruish and Stephen Mann are notable contacts.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Gough Law is a first tier firm,

Gough Advocates delivers ‘first-class contentious advice’, and is highly regarded in the field of asset tracing and fraud recovery. The practice acted for a creditor in test-case proceedings against a bank, seeking a declaration that certain sums were held on a constructive or resulting trust rather than on deposit. Alan Gough is ‘pragmatic and commercial, with an eye for detail’. Insolvency expert Mark Holligon and Charles Coleman are also recommended.

Employment

Within Employment, Gough Law is a third tier firm,

Gough Advocates’ Charles Coleman is well regarded as a contentious trial specialist in Chancery and trust disputes and injunctive proceedings relating to employment disputes. The practice recently acted in a restraint of trade clause case.

Investment funds and capital markets

Within Investment funds and capital markets, Gough Law is a third tier firm,

Gough Advocates’ Mark Holligon is an experienced distressed funds lawyer, and his experience in the funds sector has also been put to use in non-contentious matters.

Overview

Private client and trusts

Within Private client and trusts, Gough Law is a second tier firm,

Gough Advocates advises high-net-worth individuals looking to relocate to the island, and local and international trust companies. It also advises settlors, beneficiaries and protectors, and undertakes wills and probate work, particularly of a cross-border nature. Paul Kerruish ‘brings business issues, as well as legal ones, into consideration’, and Rachel Jepson is ‘particularly good.’

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