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M&P Legal

NEW COURT CHAMBERS, 23-25 BUCKS ROAD, DOUGLAS, IM99 2EN, ISLE OF MAN

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

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, M&P Legal is a third tier firm,

M&P Legal advises lenders on commercial banking matters. The team is praised for its ‘ability to give realistic advice’, with Christopher Murphy recommended.

Commercial

Within Commercial, M&P Legal is a third tier firm,

In addition to M&P Legal’s general commercial work, the practice is known for film, gaming and funds work. It has ‘a sound knowledge of company law, and the quality of legal work can be relied upon with confidence’. Christopher Murphy and Consuelo Suay are noteworthy practitioners.

Commercial property

Within Commercial property, M&P Legal is a third tier firm,

M&P Legal’s Christopher Murphy is a well-known advocate on the local commercial property scene, acting for institutional and private investors in the acquisition, disposal and leasing of commercial and private property. He also acts for local property development and construction companies. Carol Young is also recommended.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, M&P Legal is a third tier firm,

M&P Legal provides ‘pragmatic advice based on the situation rather than a strictly legal view’. The practice saw growth in high-value commercial litigation claims, and has a strong reputation for clinical, dental and cosmetic negligence defence work, as well as trust litigation. Department head John Aycock advised President Zardari of Pakistan in relation to Manx liquidations, while Christopher Brooks was recently involved in the discharge of a freezing order against a financial institution.

Employment

Within Employment, M&P Legal is a first tier firm,

M&P Legal continued to advise on new Manx legislation, high-value compromise agreements, and wrongful and unfair dismissal claims. John Aycock recently handled redundancy matters, senior termination agreements and Tribunal claims. Christopher Brooks acted in an unfair dismissal case.

Investment funds and capital markets

Within Investment funds and capital markets, M&P Legal is a third tier firm,

M&P Legal has a strong reputation for regulatory funds work. In capital markets, the team acted on the Isle of Man aspects of an issuance of $450m loan notes through a Dutch subsidiary. Christopher Murphy is a key contact.

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, M&P Legal is a third tier firm,

M&P Legal is known for its trust litigation expertise.

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