Collas Crill

Insolvency and Corporate Disputes

Partner.

Matthew is a Partner in the Insolvency and Corporate Disputes team and is based 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.

Matthew is listed as a recommended lawyer in Legal 500 2024 and in Band 5 in Chambers and Partners.

Self employed barrister, 2004-2013 Ritch & Conolly, 2013-2016 Matthew joined Collas Crill in 2016 and was made Partner in 2018.

Matthew is a member of the Cayman Islands Law Society, RISA Cayman INSOL International