With recent growth in shareholder disputes activity, Bedell Cristin is often engaged in regulatory enforcement matters, as well as high-value trusts and family office matters. The team is led by Laura Hatfield, who is a key port of call for commercial litigation, insolvency, and restructuring, while Tom Wright is knowledgeable of private wealth disputes. Other key team members include Jonathan Stroud, who is an expert in corporate restructurings and investment fund disputes.
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- An excellent all-around team with talent at all levels.
- One of the standout firms in the Cayman Islands, Bedell Cristin provides top-quality service at commercial rates. They are the lawyers you need to fight your corner in every offshore dispute.
Key clients
- Al Jomaih Power Limited & Denham Investment Limited
- White Crystals Ltd
- Shareholder of Ascentra Holding Inc
- Fincraft
- Enilda Ramsay
- Alpine
- FFP Limited
- Kroll
- Privado Geste SGPS, SA
Work highlights
Represented various related parties (Al Jomaih Power Limited, Denham Investment Ltd, Shan-e-Abbas Ashary, and White Crystals Ltd), in relation to a complex global dispute that has arisen in the context of the collapse of the Abraaj Group in 2018.
Represented the liquidators from Kroll as Cayman Islands counsel in relation to successful claims and settlements against JP Morgan, auditors, and directors in respect of the collapse of Bear Stearns in 2008.
Represented Privado Geste SGPS, SA as one of the defendants in one of the largest bankruptcy cases involving a Portuguese bank, Banco Privado Portugues.
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Laura Hatfield
Other key lawyers
Tom Wright; Jonathan Stroud; Caroline Oliver