Collas Crill

Senior Associate. Alistair is a real estate lawyer providing both commercial and residential advice across a wide range of matters including acquisitions and disposals, insolvency, development funding and lettings. He is experienced in acting for developers, administrators, investors, lenders, landlords and tenant. Alistair has more than 10 years' experience in the real estate sector. Originally based in the UK, Alistair worked at DWF and then Shoosmiths acting for a wide range of clients managing transactions between £200k to £20m+ including a large number of Yorkshire-based private rental sector schemes.

Counsel. Andrew has a broad range of commercial litigation experience and frequently advises in relation to complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. He regularly acts for trustees, settlors, protectors, enforcers and beneficiaries in relation to trust disputes (both contentious and non-contentious). His practice also includes advising in relation to shareholder disputes, fund disputes and for dissenting shareholders in proceedings for the determination of the fair value of their shares. He also advises on regulatory matters. He has worked offshore since 2010, first in Guernsey, where he was heavily involved in one of the largest trust disputes in the Channel Islands, before moving to the Cayman Islands in late 2016.

Senior Associate. Annalisa has a broad practice covering commercial litigation, cross boarder insolvency and restructuring. Her experience includes work on high value fraud and asset tracing claims, the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and shareholder disputes. She regularly advises limited partners, shareholders, directors and fund managers on insolvency related matters.

Senior Associate. Charlotte is a commercial litigator, specialising in cross-border commercial litigation and contentious high-value insolvency. Charlotte has particular experience advising on cross-border insolvencies, in part as a result of her work advising the joint liquidators of feeder funds to the Bernard L Madoff Investment Securities investment vehicle. Her insolvency experience includes applying for Court assistance on wide-ranging issues from assistance in foreign insolvency proceedings to the Court sanction of cross-border settlements. Charlotte also has experience in section 238 fair value appraisal proceedings, including acting for dissenting shareholders in 58.com Limited, eHi Car Services Ltd and Bitauto Holdings Limited.

Associate. Dawn is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution team in Cayman, having joined Collas Crill in September 2019.  

Partner and Head of the Property Team in Cayman. Gina’s breadth of experience includes Conveyancing and Real Property Law, Probate and Estate Administration, Planning and Development law, Corporate and Commercial Law. She represents many of Cayman’s “Class A” Banks and also conducts a full real estate practice servicing a wide range of international and local clients. Gina is Chair of the Human Tissue Transplant Council, a Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, a member of the Maritime Sector Consultative Committee and the Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association. She is also a Notary Public.

Associate. Janeen has more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry in the Cayman Islands. She is also a qualified attorney at law, licensed to practice in both the Cayman Islands and New York State. Janeen has a broad practice advising clients on various transactional matters, as well as private client estate and succession planning. Additionally, she advises on various regulatory and local licencing matters and has acted as an independent director on a wide range of alternative investment funds. Recently, Janeen has advised on the relocation of a ultra HNW family office to Cayman advising on all Regulatory and Estate Planning aspects.

Partner. Jennifer is a commercial litigator specialising in cross-border insolvency and restructuring . Jennifer has extensive experience advising on various issues arising in complex cross-border insolvencies, most notably arising from her engagement by the provisional liquidators to a number of Lehman Brothers entities in the Asia-Pacific region, and more recently in connection with the liquidation of Caledonian Bank Limited.   Jennifer has assisted in advising on restructurings of SIVs, RMBS vehicles and other structured products adversely affected by the financial and liquidity crises touching on a range of jurisdictions. Related to her insolvency work, Jennifer has regularly advised on matters concerning asset-tracing and recovery. Prior to moving to Cayman, Jennifer worked at Mayer Brown JSM, Hong Kong in their Asian restructuring team. Before moving to Hong Kong in 2012, Jennifer was a senior associate in London specialising in contentious insolvency matters, having joined Mayer Brown International LLP in 2007 following completion of pupillage at South Square Chambers. In addition to her time in private practice, Jennifer has spent extended periods of time on secondment to banking clients in both London and Hong Kong. Notable Engagements: Advising the liquidators of nine Lehman Brothers Hong Kong entities on a range of issues and reported cases arising (2009-2016) Advising the Vietnamese ship building corporation, Vinashin, on issues concerning an English law scheme of arrangement Advising the receivers in restructuring the Golden Key. SIV Advising the liquidity providers of the Cheyne Finance SIV Advising the liquidator of New Cap Reinsurance on an application under s426 Insolvency Act 1986 for the purpose of instigating clawback actions

Senior Associate. Jo has a wide range of experience in several jurisdictions, focused on banking and finance transactions, with a particular interest in ESG and sustainable finance. She is admitted to practice in England and Wales and the Cayman Islands. Jo has 13 years of experience advising corporates, financial institutions, issuers and sponsors on the financing aspects of all manner of transactions. She trained and qualified as an English solicitor before moving offshore, where she worked with two top ten firms before returning to English practice with Foot Anstey. Her experience is varied, ranging from advising the project company on the financing of a deep geothermal well in the UK, to acting on the financing of one of the early cryptocurrency start-ups. Work highlights include: Advised the project company in the financing of a deep geothermal well in Cornwall, UK. Advised the sponsor in relation to the simultaneous establishment of a US$2 billion note issuance programme and US$2 billion Sukuk programme by two Caymanian SPVs, in relation to developments in Dubai (including the Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa). Advised two Chinese property investment groups on Cayman and BVI elements of various note issuances, including the variation and release of security over numerous entities. Advised a Ukrainian investment fund on various intra-group lending transactions, involving the negotiation of transaction documents, the grant, amendment and release of security interests and the hedging of risk. Advised the founders of a leading blockchain technology company on a loan facility secured by data centres and mining hardware (as well as a subsequent refinancing). Advised a major Gulf-based Islamic bank on a dual Murabaha financing to BVI companies that own large UK property portfolios. Advised a well-known superyacht manufacturer on its senior facilities.

Associate. Kirsten is an Associate and currently on secondment from our Jersey to our Cayman Dispute Resolution department. She advises clients on contentious matters in various areas of law, including contractual disputes, torts and general commercial disputes. Kirsten also advises on dispute prevention and risk mitigation measures, such as effective contract drafting and negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. She has a particular focus on securing the best solution in the circumstances, whether through litigation or otherwise. Kirsten has a keen interest in the development of the law in relation to financial technology, especially blockchain and other distributed ledger technology. She advises clients on how fintech can be integrated into dispute resolution mechanisms, and on the resolution of disputes within the sphere.

Associate. Laura assists clients in developing their business when it comes to transactions or projects involving investment funds, joint ventures and corporate acquisitions and disposals. Laura regularly works with institutional investors, real estate investment trusts and intermediaries to advise on a variety of corporate and funds matters, including joint ventures set up as a corporate (limited companies/ various forms of partnerships), contractual or trust arrangements; the acquisition or disposal of corporate entities (including special purpose vehicles holding property assets) either by way of an asset or share sale/purchase or advising investors on their investment in various funds based in Cayman or the UK. Laura qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2016 and her recent experience includes: Joint Ventures Lead corporate advisor on a £90m complex limited liability partnership arrangement between a council and registered social housing provider (RP) for a regeneration project in London.

Senior Associate. Mark has a broad practice covering all aspects of civil and commercial litigation. Mark regularly advises clients in relation to the winding-up and restructuring of insolvent companies/entities; shareholder disputes, minority oppression and directors’ duties; share appraisal litigation, notably under s.238 of the Cayman Companies Act; asset recovery; the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments; information gathering, including Norwich Pharmacal relief; various forms of injunctive relief, including freezing orders; the various forms of Court-granted administrative relief available to trustees. Mark is admitted to the Bars of Bermuda (not practising) and the Cayman Islands.

Partner. Matthew is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution department in the Cayman Islands specialising in high-value and high-profile cross-border commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring. Matthew has particular expertise in complex cross-border insolvencies and restructurings and regularly advises and represents liquidators and stakeholders in relation to contentious and non-contentious matters, including seeking court assistance for foreign insolvency proceedings. He has regularly advised financial institutions in relation to fraud and asset recovery matters (including obtaining urgent relief such as freezing injunctions and disclosure orders). Prior to moving to Cayman in 2013, Matthew practiced for a number of years as a Barrister in England and Wales, with a focus on complex trust, insolvency and property disputes. He has extensive advocacy experience, having regularly appeared in the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

Partner. Natalie advises on all aspects of Cayman corporate and commercial law including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations. Natalie specialises in advising investment funds, their managers and their onshore counsel on the structuring, formation, corporate governance and ongoing operational matters of Cayman and BVI investment funds. She also advises financial services clients on licensing, ongoing obligations, regulatory reporting anti-money laundering and automatic exchange of information laws.

Counsel. Natascha has a wide range of experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration. Her practice is focused on complex multi-jurisdictional disputes arising out of commercial contracts, shareholders agreements as well as disputes involving financial institutions and high net-worth individuals. She regularly advises shareholders, insolvency practitioners, banks and energy companies in cross-border proceedings. Natascha also has experience acting in section 238 fair value appraisal proceedings.

Partner. Rocco is an experienced offshore commercial litigator, specialising in international insolvency and restructuring, and investment fund disputes. He has extensive experience conducting complex cross-border litigation, often involving fraud and asset tracing. Rocco is recognised as a thought leader and leading practitioner in section 238 “fair value” petitions, and has acted for dissenting shareholders in most of the major cases, including 58.com Limited, eHi Car Services Ltd, Bitauto Holdings Limited, Nord Anglia Education, iKang Healthcare Group, Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd, Zhaopin Limited, and Kongzhong Corporation. Rocco is recognised by Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner and has been recommended by Legal 500 since 2016.  He has been praised by his clients and peers for his strong technical skills and strategic and commercial acumen. Prior to joining Collas Crill in 2019, Rocco spent six years at another leading law firm in the Cayman Islands.  Before this, he gained valuable practical investment fund experience acting as European Head of Legal Affairs for one of the world’s largest hedge fund service providers.

Senior Associate. Ronan is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution department specialising in cross-border commercial litigation, contentious high value  insolvency and section 238 'fair value' appraisal proceedings. Ronan regularly advises shareholders, insolvency practitioners, financial institutions and private individuals in a wide variety of cross-border proceedings. He has extensive experience advising clients in relation to insolvency matters including liquidations, receiverships, complex restructuring and enforcement options as well as commercial disputes, injunctions and company related applications.

Senior Associate. Sally specialises in both contentious and non-contentious international trusts and private client work. As a commercial litigator, she also has experience in shareholder disputes, and insolvency litigation and general commercial disputes. Sally has over nine years of experience working offshore, in both Cayman and Guernsey. Sally regularly advises trustees, high net worth individuals, family offices and charitable organisations on the establishment, restructuring and administration of trust structures, including in relation to the use of STAR trusts, Foundation Companies and private trust companies. Sally also advises on trust matters relating to the establishment and administration of investment funds structured as unit trusts, pension trusts and employee benefit trusts. Sally has significant experience in relation to trust litigation matters, including in relation to applications for directions, court blessings, mistake and rectification, as well as grants of probate and letters of administration, and resealing foreign grants. Prior to moving to Cayman in December 2016, Sally worked in Guernsey and in Australia for several years. Work highlights include: Acted on behalf of a numerous trustees or beneficiaries in connection with several notable rectification, mistake or blessing applications Advising the joint official liquidators of Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP In the matter of AA (as Trustee of the A Trust) – represented outgoing trustees in an in camera application for a court blessing to replace the trustee in light of investigations being carried out by the Serious Fraud Office TCCI & Ors v East Forest Green Limited (in liquidation) & others - acted for a former Guernsey Trustee and its directors in relation to a claim for breach of trust and dishonest assistance Friends Life Group Scheme of Arrangement - assisted with advising on the £5.6bn acquisition of the Friends Life Group Jackson & Ors v Dear & Ors – acted for the Tetragon entities in relation to a derivative action filed in the Royal Court of Guernsey against Tetragon entities and its executive and independent directors Carlyle Capital Corporation Limited (in liquidation) and Ors v. William Elias Conway Jnr and Ors. – assisted on a complex multi-jurisdictional dispute representing The Carlyle Group and its executive directors in relation to a claim for breach of directors' duties brought by the liquidators of the Carlyle Capital Corporation for losses exceeding $1bn.

Stephen is Managing Partner and head of the Dispute Resolution department in the Cayman Islands. He has a demonstrated history of advocacy in the practice of corporate and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on offshore insolvency and restructuring of companies. Stephen's practice has a strong focus on company law including corporate insolvency; schemes of arrangements; capital reductions; shareholder disputes; director's liability; international asset tracing; the enforcement of foreign judgments; worldwide Mareva injunctions, Anton Piller orders, and Norwich Pharmacal orders. Stephen has significant contentious litigation experience arising from the representation of both liquidators, shareholders and creditors of companies and hedge funds including the claw back of fraudulent conveyances and undue preferences, allegations of investment fraud and investment manager disputes. Since his appointment as Head of Dispute Resolution, Stephen has grown the team from two to eight lawyers, all with a strong background in insolvency and restructuring matters. Prior to joining the firm Stephen spent two and a half years in Miami as a member of a boutique litigation firm in the United States which focused on cross border insolvency and trust disputes.

Counsel. Zachary is an experienced offshore litigator with significant experience in trusts and financial services litigation,  section 238 'fair value' appraisal proceedings and professional indemnity/insurance litigation.Zachary is also experienced in advising and assisting financial institutions that are the subject of regulatory investigations and proposed enforcement actions, and in advising trustees, beneficiaries, settlors, enforcers and protectors in relation to non-contentious and semi-contentious trust matters. Prior to joining Collas Crill, Zachary spent 10 years at another leading offshore law firm in both Guernsey and the Cayman Islands