
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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'A very strong team all the way through from partner to junior level, regarded as one of the best, if not the best, litigation practice in the Isle of Man.'
- 'Peter Clucas is a great team leader, with very good judgment. Tara Cubbon-Wood is a really excellent lawyer, on top of all the detail. Charlie Williams and Jorden Rafferty-Gough are also extremely good.'
Key clients
- BCI Ltd
- Excalibur Almaz & Otrs
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.
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Leading associates
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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




