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Testimonials
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‘The corporate and funds team at Carey Olsen are highly responsive, knowledgeable and solution oriented.’
‘Michael Padarin is our key point of contact, he is always available and his advice on point. ’
‘The team is well-known for providing professional offshore legal services, and is able to directly provide expert lawyer services in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands in the client's time zone and business environment.’
‘Carey Olsen have a team with a lot of depth across multiple practice areas, with particular strength in the insolvency & restructuring and disputes practices. ’
‘Tim Haynes is an excellent insolvency and disputes lawyer. I was his colleague at a previous firm, and he is not only intellectually savvy, but also applies a commercial mind to resolving disputes. I also highly rate Jeremy Lightfoot.’
‘Tim Haynes is my go-to lawyer for offshore work. He has very significant experience and gives measured, sensible advice.’
‘A first class legal team with an unrivalled international network able to connect global clients with the best advice and prompt and effective action in all relevant jurisdictions.’
Key clients
- Lightspeed Faction Ventures I GP, LLC
- Tian Tu Capital Co., Ltd.
- Align Partners Capital Management Inc.
- Oasis Investments II Master Fund Limited
- Attestor Value Master Fund LP
- Beijing Energy International Holding Co. Ltd
Work highlights
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Michael Padarin
Practice head
Michael Padarin; Jeremy Lightfoot
Other key lawyers
Tim Haynes; Matthew Watson; Tiffy Wan; Dhanshuklal Vekaria; Winnie Lo