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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  • '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.'

Key clients

  • Direct Investments Limited
  • BCL Solicitors LLC

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.

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Practice head

Chiva Samani