With experience in insolvency proceedings, Collas Crill‘s broad expertise encompasses asset, fraud, and trust disputes. The practice is led by David O’Hanlon, who counts family and private owned businesses on his client roster, and is an expert in trust litigation, while Michael Adkins is versed in financial crime and insolvency. Stuart Cullen is experienced before the BVI Commercial Court, and Joshua Hamlet is skilled in asset recovery and corporate litigation.
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Testimonials
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- They have a niche BVI litigation offering.
- Strong senior team, great with complex matters.
- Excellent lawyers and knowledge of the jurisdiction.
- Compared with other firms, Collas Crill has a particularly reliable client-facing structure: whatever is happening in the matter, at least one partner remains available and engaged with the client. This is especially valuable in litigation, where it provides comfort and confidence that an important development or procedural moment will not be missed. The firm is loyal to the client, responsive, and focused on practical, commercially grounded advice.
- Collas Crill is a highly regarded go-to firm, led by lawyers who are at the top of their game.
Key clients
- Kathryn Brunn
- Merry Corner Limited
- Techmix Limited
- Tai Ping Shan
- Domidias Limited
- Merbau Synergy Limited
- Brian Simpson and Elaine Hanrahan of BTG as interim receivers over Mihot Limited
Work highlights
Successfully defended proceedings brought against Domidias Limited and Merbau Synergy Limited in respect of a purported corporate raid that had as its objective wresting control of the FESCO Group shareholding, securing the withdrawal of proceedings and costs.
Represented the sole shareholder and director of Merry Corner Limited, a business based in the PRC in respect of a $100 million dispute over ownership rights and control of the company.
Represented Bryan Simpson and Elaine Hanrahan as interim receivers appointed by the Court in a multi-million dollar claim before the Commercial Court and contested liquidation proceedings.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
David O'Hanlon
Other key lawyers
Stuart Cullen; Michael Adkins; Joshua Hamlet