Andrew Harding > DQ > Douglas, Isle Of Man > Lawyer Profile

Coupled with the firm’s strong tax, regulatory and compliance services, the corporate and commercial team at DQ is able to handle a wide range of matters domestically and internationally, particularly in relation to M&A, restructuring and regulatory work. Practice head Andrew Harding is experienced in financial services regulation, while managing director Mark Dougherty is an expert in corporate and commercial law in both the Isle of Man and Bermuda. Annemarie Hughes focuses on commercial matters related to trusts and Adam Killip is an expert in the regulatory aspects of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Donna Matthews supports local and international clients complex restructurings as well as day to day matters.

DQ‘s insurance and pensions team is experienced in handling a broad range of pensions matters, advising a number of local and international clients on insurance and pensions matter. In addition, the team often works with the dispute resolution team to support clients with insurance litigation. Practice head Annemarie Hughes is ‘a talented and knowledgeable lawyer’ and recognised specialist in the pensions industry. Andrew Harding is experienced in financial services regulation, particularly when acting on behalf of insurers.

The banking and finance team at DQ offers considerable experience in tax, regulatory and compliance services for international clients operating in the Isle of Man. Corporate head Andrew Harding advises on significant secured financing matters on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. Mark Dougherty is a key contact on the team with considerable experience in ship financing in the Isle of Man and Bermuda. Donna Matthews advises on trust, commercial and insurance matters while Adam Killip handles a broad range of regulatory matters.