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Isle of Man > Private client, trusts and tax Tier 1

Simcocks‘ private client team advises a range of prominent clients on a range of trust and foundation issues, including those involving claims against trustees, trust administration and other contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm also features a dedicated probate team which handles complex wills and estate issues. Phil Games specialises in the creation of bespoke offshore and multijurisdictional trusts and foundations, while Louise Byrne is a litigation specialist with particular experience in high net worth divorce cases. Kevin O’Loughlin handles contentious trust disputes and Caroline Jennings leads the family law practice with significant experience in financially complex and cross-border family matters.

Isle of Man > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

The banking and finance team at Simcocks supports prominent clients on both the lender and borrower side on banking and finance matters on a domestic and cross-border level. Team head Alex Spencer is skilled in the preparation and negotiation of loan and security documentation, while David Spencer specialises in media and entertainment finance documentation and insurance contracts. Irini Newby is another key name, whose banking and finance work is complemented by a specialty in commercial property work.

Isle of Man > Commercial property Tier 2

With a client base comprised of landlords, tenants and developers, Simcocks support commercial property clients on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious matters, including on acquisitions, financings, development agreements and leasing. Team head Irini Newby handles all aspects of commercial property law across the office, industrial, retail and leisure sectors. Meanwhile, Taryn Pyle leads the firm’s residential property practice.

Isle of Man > Shipping and aviation Tier 2

Isle of Man > Corporate and commercial Tier 3

Simcocks‘ corporate and commercial team offers a broad range of expertise across a number of areas, including collective investment schemes, insurance, M&A, commercial property and insolvency. The team regularly acts for corporate and fiduciary service providers on the full range of commercial matters. Practice head Irini Newby is a specialist in employment and commercial property issues in addition to general corporate and commercial work. Alex Spencer heads the firm’s banking and finance team while also specialising in commercial law. Kevin O’Loughlin is another key name, supporting private clients with trust law, company law and regulation.

Isle of Man > Dispute resolution Tier 3

The dispute resolution & litigation team at Simcocks has considerable experience in civil and commercial litigation matters both domestically and international. This includes advising clients on shareholder disputes, regulatory compliance and judicial review applications. Team head Christopher Brooks is particularly skilled in property litigation and employment law. Elizabeth Simpson specialises in heavyweight commercial litigation across multiple jurisdictions. Louise Byrne is another key name with particular experience handling major civil and criminal trials, while Caroline Jennings  is also noted for her work on family law matters.

Isle of Man > Insurance and pensions Tier 3

Simcocks offers particular specialisms in life insurance business, reinsurance and the creation of captive insurance companies, while acting on behalf of insurers and reinsurers across all aspects of the sector. On the pensions side, the firm advises corporate clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious issues. David Spencer leads the insurance practice, with a particular expertise in marine mutual insurance. Meanwhile, Phil Games leads the pensions practice, regularly handling international pensions matters. Elizabeth Simpson is another key name who focuses on heavyweight commercial litigation.