Conyers’ litigation and restructuring team is recognised for its depth across commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring, with additional expertise in regulatory, fintech, and employment disputes. Co-head Erik Bodden has recently appeared in significant cases before the Privy Council, the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal and the Grand Court. Fellow co-head Jonathon Milne regularly leads high-value litigation matters and Spencer Vickers is active in insolvency and asset recovery.
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Testimonials
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‘Conyers' Dispute Resolution and Insolvency team in the Cayman Islands is truly exceptional. The team handles a wide variety of complex disputes across a wide range of subject matter, including insolvency, restructuring, and shareholder disputes. The team is well run, organised, and efficient, as well as user-friendly and responsive.'
‘Jonathon Milne is an excellent litigator, who is very well organised and responsive. Wonderful communication skills.'
- 'Erik Bodden is cool, calm, and collected, and he commands the respect of every Court or Tribunal that he appears before. His commercial instincts are second to none.'
- 'Spencer Vickers is unflappable.'
‘Conyers has been able to adequately resource matters with appropriate and quality associates, on short notice, and there has always been exceptional partner availability and engagement. Conyers are very efficient in delivering their legal advice.’
‘Jonathon Milne is a keen tactician who is experienced and commercial in his approach. He has good and objective communication with the client and foreign counsel, and I rely on Jonathon to provide clear, concise, and practical advice. I'm always impressed at Jonathon's ability to take a holistic approach whilst mastering the details to assist in obtaining a result.’
Key clients
- LetterOne Treasury Services S.A.
- Air Arabia PJSC
- Apollomics Inc.
- China Medonline Inc.
- RBH Holdings
- Oakwise Value Fund SPC
- Access Industries Holdings LLC and AI Autoparts LLC (“Access and AI”)
- Minsheng Vocational Education Company Limited
- Landon Insurance Ltd.
- Raffeisen v Scully Royalty Ltd & Ors
- Changyou.com Limited
- Rigmora Holdings Ltd
Work highlights
Represented two major U.S. shareholders of HQP Corporation in connection with the company’s Cayman liquidation proceedings, representing them in a high-profile sanction application and ongoing appeal.
Represented Apollomics Inc in a case addressing complex and precedent-setting issues surrounding the validity of redemption notices by preference shareholders, and the legal implications of share conversion following a merger.
Acted for Oakwise Value Fund SPC in successfully obtaining the appointment of joint provisional liquidators over three segregated portfolios in a landmark Cayman Islands case.
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Practice head
Erik Bodden; Jonathon Milne
Other key lawyers
Spencer Vickers