Athena Law

Athena Law is a leading offshore litigation firm, with a focus on high value/complex commercial, trust and regulatory disputes.

The firm: Athena Law was founded with the aim of delivering unparalleled litigation services, fit for today’s fast-paced world.

The practice, described by clients as a “mini legal powerhouse” and “modern and unstuffy”, matches the skill and expertise generally associated with larger outfits, whilst also offering clients a dedicated, and personalised boutique-style service. Such is the quality of the service provided by Athena Law that it is regularly retained by multinational corporations and wealthy clients, who historically have instructed Tier 1 and 2 firms.

Rated as a Next Generation Partner, Chiva Samani (a former director of the Tier 1- ranked firm Gough Law) heads the practice. She is well known for setting new precedents and formulating innovative and effective tactics and strategies for clients in order to secure successes in even the most difficult of litigation cases.

With an increased focus in regulatory compliance in the Isle of Man, Athena Law has developed particular expertise in regulatory litigation, and frequently acts for company officers faced with regulatory action, disqualification proceedings or claims for breaches of duty. Athena Law also acts in a number of disputes involving failed multi-million pound investment vehicles and advises various stakeholders in respect of the same.

Athena Law is also experienced in multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation and is regularly instructed to assist UK and US law firms in cross-border disputes.

Types of work undertaken

• Commercial litigation
• Regulatory litigation
• Financial services litigation
• Director disqualification
• Insolvency litigation
• Trust litigation
• Financial crime
• Assistance in foreign proceedings
• Wills and estates dispute