Collas Crill’s insolvency and corporate disputes team is highly regarded for its expertise in merger appraisals and complex cross-border insolvencies, particularly those involving insolvent funds and multi-jurisdictional restructurings. Head of team Rocco Cecere leads on merger appraisal litigation, acting for an impressive roster of institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and asset managers. Matthew Dors handles multi-jurisdictional insolvency matters, with particular strength in managing concurrent Cayman and US proceedings. Zachary Hoskin brings significant experience in trusts and financial services disputes, with a strong reputation in complex shareholder litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘A very approachable team, who are easy to work with. They quickly develop a good working relationship with clients and counsel teams, even in challenging circumstances.'
‘I would particularly recommend Rocco Cecere and Zachary Hoskins. I found them very easy to work with, having good judgment on legal and tactical issues, and thorough knowledge of the local courts. It was clear that the clients also had a high degree of trust in them. A very able team.’
‘I have been working with the firm, acting on behalf of dissenting shareholders in high-value share appraisal proceedings under s.238 of the Cayman Islands Companies Act. Highly sophisticated litigators, with in-depth knowledge of the relevant procedure and caselaw. Strategically and tactically astute.’
‘Zachary Hoskin is an expert in s.238 proceedings. Experienced, knowledgeable, and on top of all the facets of a case. He is an effective manager of litigation - making sure that everything is being done at the right time by the right people. A valuable sounding board on any complex issue, and a great pleasure to work with.'
‘The team brings real expertise, commercial common sense, and forensic insight to disputes. Absolutely great to deal with, responsive, and realistic.’
‘Zachary Hoskin brings more than a decade of international experience and is well respected amongst Cayman lawyers. Particularly in Section 238 litigation, Zach is a master of his art.'
Key clients
- Harspring Capital Management LLC
- Sunstone Partners
- The Armand Hammer Foundation
- FTI Consulting
- Interpath
- Elliott Advisors
- Norges Bank
- Millennium Management LLC
- Citadel
- Corbin Capital
- FourWorld Capital Management
- Brookfield Asset Management
Work highlights
Secured a landmark Privy Council ruling confirming that dissent rights are constitutionally protected in the Cayman Islands. Alongside conducting three major trials with judgments pending, the team was instructed on five new large-scale appraisal matters across Cayman, Bermuda, and BVI, with a combined deal value of US$200 billion.
Representing Interpath as Joint Receivers of Port Link GP Ltd and The Port Fund L.P. in Cayman proceedings involving claims exceeding US$100 million by Kuwaiti state-owned entities, covering breach of fiduciary duty, unlawful means conspiracy, privilege in discovery, and significant Cayman partnership law issues clarified by the Privy Council.
Representing the SEC Receiver and later the Joint Official Liquidators in the US$750 million DLIFF liquidation, involving complex cross-border insolvency and contentious stakeholder disputes. The ongoing case before the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal raises novel questions of Cayman law on defrauded investors and stakeholder rights in collapsed fund structures.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rocco Cecere
Other key lawyers
Matthew Dors; Zachary Hoskin; Andrew Peedom; Annalisa Shibli; Harry Rasmussen