Athena Law is a dispute resolution boutique that focuses on a broad range of corporate and trust matters, and is often instructed or asked for Isle of Man legal advice by global clients and international law firms. The practice is headed by experienced litigator Chiva Samani, who leads on contentious, high-value contentious matters for HNWIs, asset-holding companies and financial institutions, with recent work spanning breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, shareholder disputes, and corporate structure liquidations.
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Testimonials
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- 'Chiva Samani is a very good litigator that is good on her feet.'
- 'Chiva gave us immediate and competent advice on a very practical level. She was accessible and personable.'
- 'Chiva Samani - a one woman powerhouse! Nimble, flexible, thorough and resourceful - I don't know how she does it. A wonderful lawyer who is both a safe pair of hands and endlessly imaginative and resourceful in looking for solutions to any dispute.'
- 'The service provided by that firm has been excellent in every respect.'
- 'Excellent legal knowledge matched with superb client service. Athena Law has high level use of technology and service to clients, with fast levels of communication and attention to detail. Excellent strategic ability.'
- 'Chiva Samani is clever, able and highly focussed.'
Key clients
- Direct Investments Limited
- BCL Solicitors LLC
- Walkers (Europe)
- Directors of New Earth Recycling and Renewables (Infrastructure) Plc
- Shareholder Group in MIR Limited
- Nectrus Limited
- DAC Beachcroft
- Begbies Traynor
- Group Eleven (IOM) Limited
Work highlights
Assisting a sanctioned client in defeating an application to wind up a multi-million-dollar fund and securing the appointment of receivers in its stead.
Representing minority shareholders in the first IOM unfair prejudice claim relation to wide-ranging disclosure to be given by the subject company.
Advising and assisting directors of a £250m fund in relation to disqualification proceedings.
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Practice head
Chiva Samani