Capable of carrying out high-value commercial litigation with expertise at the local and global levels, Simcocks leads on an array of contentious matters for corporate clients and HNWIs. The dispute resolution team is led by Chris Brooks, who represents private clients on matters concerning international sanctions, breaches of confidence, and asset recoveries. Elizabeth Simpson is a corporate disputes specialist who leads on cross-jurisdictional contentious matters, Caroline Jennings employs her family law experience on disputes, and Winston Taylor acts on criminal negligence matters.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Respected and good practice on the Isle of Man, capable of handling major disputes.'
  • 'The Simcocks dispute resolution team under Chris Brooks is top-tier. Their unique strength lies in combining expert legal knowledge with genuine client understanding. They prioritise finding the right resolution, not just any win, and maintain clear, consistent communication at all times throughout lengthy legal processes.'
  • 'Chris Brooks has been a trusted adviser to our business for multiple years, he always makes time to listen to our concerns and issues while thoroughly researching our options to resolve the issue we face.'
  • 'Excellent industry knowledge for insurance-based wealth solutions.'
  • 'Elizabeth Simpson has the deep industry knowledge mentioned above, and is very close to her clients. She is determined to get great results for the clients and will work tirelessly to achieve that.'
  • 'Winston Taylor was totally on top of my case, thinking ahead and extremely thorough. I have a very clear idea of our direction and a realistic expectation of outcome and risk. Always responds in a timely manner to my queries.'

Key clients

  • Baccarat/Morland Limited
  • Much Better
  • MIR Limited
  • Nereo Management Limited
  • Child and Child/Blue Azurite Limited

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Chris Brooks

Other key lawyers

Elizabeth Simpson; Caroline Jennings; Winston Taylor