Standing out for its 'impressive strength in depth', Walkers' team in dispute resolution is a go-to for asset recovery, restructuring and insolvency matters of the highest complexity in the jurisdiction. The Grand Cayman office is a key part of the firm's wider international dispute resolution offering, which makes it a strong choice for cross-border cases. As well as having acted in major newsworthy company collapses such as Saad and Abraaj, the team is also adept in other areas of dispute resolution, having acted in standout property litigation cases, as well as grants of injunctive relief. The practice group is overseen by Neil Lupton, one of the jurisdictions foremost cross-border restructuring experts; and Matthew Goucke, who excels in corporate recovery matters. 'One of the brightest minds in the Cayman Islands' Shelley White has extensive experience in complex litigation, trust disputes, and insolvency and restructuring cases, and Rupert Bell maintains a stellar practice in cases stemming from a variety of company collapses. Nick Dunne has a particular focus on fraud and asset recovery, while for cross-border restructurings implemented by way of schemes of arrangement, Fiona MacAdam is a standout contact. Siobhan Sheridan is another example of the team's strength in depth, excelling in cross-border contentious and non-contentious restructuring of Cayman Islands companies and partnerships.
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‘I have worked extensively with Nick Dunne on a very high value and complex cross-border fraud matter over the last 18 months. Nick is a technically excellent, strategically astute and commercially savvy lawyer. He is also extremely personable and responsive - a pleasure to work with.’
‘Walkers has impressive strength in depth. The suite of partners will have you covered at every juncture of litigation. A go-to firm for complex dispute resolution and insolvency matters. The experience of the team, coupled with their personability and intellect, always mean they are in the conversation when we have new legal work.’
‘Shelley White is one of the brightest minds in the Cayman Islands. She is a pleasure to work with and her speed of thought is frightening at times. I know I am in capable hands, and nothing will be missed, when she is leading an engagement.'
- 'Barnaby Gowrie is exceptionally sharp, and very commercially savvy.’
‘The service provided and response time is second to none. A clear market leader in the space. The support and encouragement for the next generation of partner is refreshing to see and ensures that they will continue to maintain their position as a market leader for years to come.’
‘Pete Kendall is an excellent all round lawyer and extremely well respected in the industry. He has that rare quality of being able to interact and relate to people no matter what their job title, background or interests and leaves them with the impression that whatever they have just spoken to him about is the most important thing to him at that moment in time. This obviously makes him an excellent ambassador for Walkers.'
- 'Chris Keefe is an up and coming partner who provides concise and to the point advice, always through the prism of the commercial interests of the client.'
- 'Fiona MacAdam is another partner who provides a great balance to the team. Extremely high profile both within Cayman and externally, she provides an excellent role model to the female associates in the team at a time when having strong female leaders is critical.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Neil Lupton
Shelley White
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rupert Bell
Fiona MacAdam
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.