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Cains

FORT ANNE, DOUGLAS, IM1 5PD, ISLE OF MAN
Tel:
Work 01624 638300
Fax:
Fax 01624 638333
Web:
www.cains.com
Email:
Singapore, London, Douglas

What we say about the firm's legal practice in Isle of Man

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, Cains is a first tier firm,

Cains delivers ‘an efficient service and never needs to be chased’. The practice acted in several commercial property finance transactions, including the restructuring of a large portfolio. Mike Pinson and Tim Shepherd are recommended.

Commercial

Within Commercial, Cains is a first tier firm,

Cains advised Brookvalley in the offering of ordinary shares of O’Key Group in the form of global depositary receipts admitted to the Official List of the London Stock Exchange. Managing director Andrew Corlett and Richard Vanderplank are key contacts.

Commercial property

Within Commercial property, Cains is a first tier firm,

Cains offers ‘excellent linkage between the law and practical, problem-solving advice’. The team acted in connection with the financing of several high-value commercial property acquisitions, including a loan facility and murabaha made available to Isle of Man subsidiaries. Jeremy Walton is a key contact.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Cains is a first tier firm,

For some, Cains has ‘the best team in town’. It advised PwC in the successful defence of Mike Simpson and Peter Spratt as joint liquidators of Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander (Isle of Man) in a resulting trust claim brought as a test case in the Manx High Court. Seth Caine provides ‘excellent support during the litigation process’, and Peter Clucas is noted for his ‘extremely sensible advice’.

Employment

Within Employment, Cains is a third tier firm,

Recent work for Cains includes acting on various employment matters relating to the implementation of a unified pension scheme to consolidate 15 existing superannuation schemes.

Insurance and pensions

Within Insurance and pensions, Cains is a first tier firm,

Cains’ Ben Hughes is praised for ‘his knowledge of Isle of Man pensions legislation’. Jonathan Latham is an insurance expert.

Investment funds and capital markets

Within Investment funds and capital markets, Cains is a first tier firm,

Cains advised Brookvalley in the offering of ordinary shares of O’Key Group in the form of global depositary receipts admitted to the Official List in London. The practice also represented investors in a distressed property fund. Richard Vanderplank and Tristan Head are key practitioners.

Overview

Within Regional review,

Aside from Appleby, local firm Cains remains the choice practice for many clients, as reflected by its top-tier rankings across several disciplines, after which Simcocks Advocates is the closest contender. Dougherty Quinn has gained ground in banking and finance and commercial matters, while M&P Legal is noted for its employment practice and is also well respected for commercial work.

Private client and trusts

Within Private client and trusts, Cains is a second tier firm,

Cains defended Mike Simpson and Peter Spratt as joint liquidators of Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander (Isle of Man) in a complex resulting trust claim. Jeremy Walton is recommended for private client work.

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