Marshalling the strengths of a deep and experienced team of advocates, Cains' dispute resolution practice is often found in high-value, cross-border corporate disputes. Practice head Robert Colquitt has led on notable corporate and liquidation disputes on the Isle of Man, Peter Clucas represents clients spanning from major financial institutions to HNWIs, and veteran Robert Long has a track record of success for clients in banking and insurance. Tara Cubbon-Wood is active in commercial and trust disputes alike, and Charles Williams has experience in insolvency and debt recovery matters. Former First Deemster David Doyle CBE assists on a range of contentious matters.
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- They are knowledgeable and efficient. This is a multi-jurisdictional case.
- Our case was very demanding. Tim, Robert Colquitt, Rob Long, Charlie, and Matt rose up to the challenge, and I am very grateful to them.
Key clients
- BCI Ltd Excalibur Almaz & Otrs Barclays Bank Plc Friends Provident International Limited HSBC Bank Plc Isle of Man Assurance Limited CKM Consultants
Work highlights
Advising IOM Assurance Limited on the sale of long-term insurance business to RL360 Life Insurance Company Ltd, successfully seeking the IoM Court’s sanction for the scheme of arrangement to implement the same.
Representing Friends Provident International Limited in defending a multi-claimant action filed in the Isle of Man High Court by 336 claimants seeking damages for alleged implied misrepresentation and breaches of duty arising from the issue of certain financial products.
Provided ongoing representation of Barclays Bank PLC in defending claims brought by a security provider and its parent company against the bank and four other defendants.
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Practice head
Robert Colquitt
Other key lawyers
Peter Clucas; Robert Long; Tara Cubbon-Wood; Charles Williams; David Doyle CBE; Emily Johnson; Jorden Rafferty-Gough