Headed by Guy Manning, Campbells‘ litigation, insolvency, and restructuring practice is noted for its strength in commercial litigation, section 238 fair value appraisal claims, and digital asset matters. Manning is often engaged in shareholder disputes, while Mark Goodman is a key port of call for liquidators and officeholders on asset recovery matters. Liam Faulkner is geared to handle capital markets litigation, Paul Kennedy is an expert in economic sanctions matters, and Guy Cowan is particularly experienced in beneficial ownership disputes. Ronan O’Doherty is another key team member.
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Testimonials
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- Campbells is a strong choice for clients. It's a lucrative space that Campbells stands out in.
- Very commercial, very responsive - one of our go-to firms in Cayman.
- Campbells has one of the largest specialist litigation practices in the Cayman Islands. This provides real advantages in terms of strength in depth across all seniority levels. Partner engagement is first-rate and effective, and appropriately resourced teams are put in place for each matter. The firm has embraced new technologies with confidence, including the use of AI.
- The best disputes firm in Cayman. Strong technically, commercially savvy, and super responsive.
Key clients
- Blackwell Partners LLC-Series A, Maso Capital Arbitrage Fund Limited, Maso Capital Investments Limited, and Star V Partners LLC, as dissenting shareholders in the statutory merger of 58.com Ltd
- Prince Group
- Mark Eric Patrick; CDMCFAD, LLC; CDH GP Ltd, as general partners of Charitable DAF Fund LP and CLO Hold Co Ltd
- Upper Brook Limited
- Genimous Investment Co Ltd
- Genimous Holding
- Margot MacInnis, John Royle, and Chow Tsz Nga Georgia as joint provisional liquidators of Global Cord Blood Corporation (in provisional liquidation)
- Oasis Core Investments Fund Ltd and Oasis Focus Fund LP as dissenting shareholders in the statutory merger of 51Job, Inc
- Unicorn Biotech Ventures One Ltd
- Unicorn Biotech Ventures Two Ltd
- A group of Cayman Islands investment funds in contested foreign bankruptcy recognition proceedings
- Tachyum, Ltd
Work highlights
Represented Williams, Wellspring Capital Group, Inc, and KGL Investment Company Asia in claims exceeding US$100 million relating to Port Fund, LP.
Represented Graham Robinson of Crowe Cayman Ltd and Ivy Chua Suk Lin of Crowe (HK) CPA Limited, as joint official liquidators of Ascentra, in a high-value and highly contentious asset recovery dispute concerning US$250 million generated by a cross-border e-commerce business.
Represented Adrian Steckel, Uphold Holdings LLC, and ASP Capital Sub I Inc in successfully defending a just and equitable winding-up petition brought by minority shareholders of Uphold Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Guy Manning
Other key lawyers
Mark Goodman; Liam Faulkner; Paul Kennedy; Guy Cowan; Ronan O’Doherty; Hamid Khanbhai: Harry Shaw; Mark Burrows