Complex disputes are a mainstay of Appleby‘s disputes practice, and the firm has excelled in matters involving multiple jurisdictions and novel points of law. Christopher Cope is a well-respected insolvency litigator, and Charles Davies advises on challenging company and trust disputes. Among other claims, group head Mark Holligon is well-versed in fraud claims and asset tracing matters; Caren Pegg assists with the full spectrum of commercial litigation; and Claire Corkish is an experienced litigator who also advises on take-over and transfer schemes. As a STEP member, Erin Trimble-Cregeen focuses on trust disputes, and Keira Gore is praised as ’an excellent and reliable solicitor‘.
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Testimonials
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‘The team makes Appleby the go-to firm for trustees and trust corporations involved in disputes in the Isle of Man.'
‘Mark Holligon's leadership helped ensure a client-focused approach to the matter, ably assisted by Erin Trimble-Cregeen.'
‘An organised and efficient team who know their local market exceptionally well.’
‘Caren Pegg is a strong and bold litigator, not afraid to press a difficult point, who has proved to be an effective advocate before the Isle of Man courts.’
- 'Keira Gore is an excellent and reliable solicitor. Very easy to work with.’
‘Claire Corkish is approachable, pragmatic and highly engaged.'
‘Fabulous disputes team with strength in litigation across the board in terms of their offices and within the Isle of Man across all sectors - they are as comfortable doing commercial litigation as doing insolvency litigation.'
Key clients
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- Moorgate Industries
- Receiver and Manager of Montpelier Services
- Douglas Corporation
- HSBC
- IFGL
- Swagelok Isle of Man
- Deloitte LLP
Work highlights
- Acting as lead counsel to the court-appointed manager and receiver of a local trust and corporate service provider following litigation brought by the local regulator.
- Acting for a private trust company in proceedings brought by the settlor’s widow for a distribution of 1/3 of the £200m trust fund.
- Instructed to represent Moorgate Industries concerning a high-profile, very high-value cross-border liquidation.
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Practice head
Mark Holligon
Other key lawyers
Christopher Cope; Caren Pegg; Charles Davies; Claire Corkish; Keira Gore; Erin Trimble-Cregeen