Appleby's dispute resolution practice leads on prominent litigation matters on the Isle of Man and is often instructed on novel and international cases. Group head Mark Holligon oversees the practice and is highly experienced in corporate insolvencies and fraud and negligence claims, and Charles Davies is a well-regarded court advocate in commercial cases. Demonstrating the bench depth of the team, Caren Pegg is an employment litigation specialist who also represents private clients, Keira Gore represents HNWIs alongside major business clients, Claire Corkish leads on shareholder disputes, and Erin Trimble-Cregeen is a private client specialist. Greg Chambers also assists on contentious corporate matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'The strongest group of lawyers on the island by far, they work collaboratively as a team and with foreign counsel. A star in the making, Keira Gore is a formidable advocate who never leaves a stone unturned.'
- 'Well established & loyal team, bringing a breadth of experience in their field. The team has been invaluable in guiding us through trust litigation, showcasing their pragmatism, accessibility, collaborative spirit, and ability to challenge effectively when needed helping us navigate the twists and turns of litigation to a successful outcome.'
- 'Appleby has a brilliant team of offshore specialists. Keira Gore is an excellent advocate and extremely user friendly.'
- 'Essentially, the leading disputes team on the island. Claire Corkish is canny and commercially minded.'
- 'The team is very hard working and will go the extra mile to ensure the case is fought as hard as possible. The team understands the wider dynamics of global litigation and works hand in glove with firms to make sure the win happens.'
- 'Mark Holligon leads the practice. He is a great team leader. He has years of litigation experience behind him, and it really does show. He also gets that he has a part to play in international litigation and plays that part perfectly. He will fight to the end and support his clients no matter what. Caren Pegg is very hard working and will fight hard. Focuses on the detail and not afraid to make difficult applications and fight the good fight as necessary.'
Key clients
- Royal Bank of Scotland International
- Isle of Man Government
- Moorgate Industries (UK) Limited
- Receiver and manager of Montpelier (Trust & Corporate) Services Limited
- Douglas Corporation
- HSBC Bank
- IFGL
- Betsson Group
- 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 a settlor’s widow for a distribution of 1/3 of a £200m trust fund.
Instructed to represent Moorgate Industries UK Limited in relation to the cross-border liquidation of Global Steel Holdings Limited.
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Practice head
Mark Holligon
Other key lawyers
Charles Davies; Caren Pegg; Keira Gore; Claire Corkish; Erin Trimble-Cregeen; Greg Chambers