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 accomplished advocate who has gathered together a very effective team to deal with our defence.'
- '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.'
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.
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Practice head
Chiva Samani