Highlighted for its expertise in the liquidation and restructuring of insolvent investment funds, Collas Crill’s litigation practice is a key port of call for a plethora of commercial disputes. The practice is led by Rocco Cecere, who is highly proficient in shareholder disputes and counts institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and major asset managers on his client roster. Matthew Dors is geared to handle asset recovery matters, Zachary Hoskin is versed in financial services litigation, and Andrew Peedom is an expert in pre-litigation strategy. Other key team members include Annalisa Shibli, Harry Rasmussen, Rupert Stanning, and Matthew Harders.
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Testimonials
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- Collas Crill is at the very top of the game when it comes to complex commercial litigation in the Cayman Islands, particularly regarding minority shareholder disputes and fair value appraisal litigation. They are an absolute dream to work with - teams are always staffed with exactly the right people who really know their stuff and truly understand what their clients need from them.
- Collas Crill combines exceptional technical expertise with outstanding commercial judgment. What sets the firm apart is not only the quality of its lawyers but also the quality of its people. The team takes ownership of issues from the outset, working collaboratively to understand objectives and drive matters forward to a successful conclusion. In difficult and often complex situations, they consistently provide pragmatic, legally sound solutions that are grounded in commercial reality. Responsive, reliable, and highly effective, Collas Crill delivers advice that is both strategically astute and practical, giving clients confidence that even the most challenging matters are in capable hands.
- What makes Collas Crill truly unique is the way the team integrates with their clients. Collas Crill does not operate as an external legal adviser that simply responds to instructions; they become a genuine extension of the engagement team. Their lawyers invest significant time in understanding the commercial objectives, stakeholder dynamics, and practical challenges surrounding a matter, which enables them to provide advice that is both technically strong and highly applicable to real-world issues. One of the team's greatest strengths is the depth of care and commitment they bring to every engagement. Clients value not only their legal expertise but also their responsiveness, accessibility, and willingness to work collaboratively towards solutions. The team consistently demonstrates strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, which often prove just as important as the technical legal advice itself. In complex and contentious situations where parties have become entrenched in their positions, they have a remarkable ability to restore dialogue and identify practical pathways forward. Ultimately, clients know they are receiving not only exceptional legal expertise but also a trusted partner that is fully invested in finding solutions, even in the most challenging circumstances.
- A top-notch firm led by the superb Rocco Cecere. They are the best firm at dealing with section 238 valuation disputes. Their deep experience in these issues adds extraordinary value.
Key clients
- Athos Capital Limited
- The Armand Hammer Foundation, Inc
- Palliser Capital Ltd
- Boothbay
- R&H Restructuring Limited
- Millennium Management LLC
- Corbin Capital
- Harspring Capital Advisors
- Davidson Kempner
- Citadel
- Kite Lake Capital Management LLP
- Quadre Investment Advisors LLC
Work highlights
Represented large groups of minority shareholders in three of the largest merger appraisal trials to go before the Cayman Islands courts to date, in the matters of 58.com, Sina Corporation, and 51job, Inc.
Represented Interpath (Cayman) Limited, as joint receivers of Port Link GP Ltd and The Port Fund L.P, in relation to claims in excess of US$100m brought by Kuwaiti state-owned entities alleging misappropriation, breach of fiduciary duty, and unlawful means conspiracy, tried over 12 weeks before the Cayman Court.
Represented the sole beneficiary of The Billevese Trust in relation to a contested application before the Royal Court of Guernsey for the removal of Swiss protectors and investment managers of a trust established by a high-profile French industrialist, on the grounds of conflict of interest and an irretrievable breakdown of trust and confidence.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Rocco Cecere
Other key lawyers
Matthew Dors; Zachary Hoskin; Andrew Peedom; Annalisa Shibli; Harry Rasmussen; Rupert Stanning; Matthew Harders