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Natascha Steiner-Smith

Natascha Steiner-Smith

Collas Crill, Cayman Islands

Work Department

Insolvency and Corporate Disputes

Position

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.

Career

Prior to joining Collas Crill in 2021, Natascha spent nearly three years at Maples and Calder in the Cayman Islands (2018-2021). Before moving to Akin Gump (2015-2018), Natascha trained and practised at DLA Piper in London and New York (2009-2012).

During her two-year training contract at DLA Piper, Natascha gained experience in restructuring, corporate and leveraged finance before deciding to qualify as a litigator in 2012.

Memberships

Natascha is a member of IWIRC and a member of CIArb.

Education

Natascha completed an LLM from BPP Law School (2009-2010) with a focus on insider trading.