Dispute resolution

Ogier

With expertise spanning restructuring and insolvency issues, fraud and valuation disputes, and fair-value disputes, Ogier fields a team of seasoned practitioners including Cayman dispute resolution head Jennifer Fox; global dispute resolution head Marc Kish, who handles international insolvency, restructuring and financial services disputes; and head of the trust disputes practice Rachael Reynolds KC. Christopher Levers‘ capabilities are notably focused on restructuring and insolvency proceedings, and high-value commercial litigation with a cross-border element, while Gemma Lardner’s expertise ranges from handling distressed fund and private equity disputes to issues involving distressed digital assets, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Counsel Deborah Barker Roye‘s expertise in contentious trust and estate matters is also noteworthy.

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Testimonials

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‘Ogier's Cayman Disputes Resolution Team are exceptional. A high-class team from top to bottom, that is hugely experienced and on the cutting edge of commercial disputes, civil fraud, insolvency and trusts. They have seemingly encyclopaedic knowledge of local law and practice, and great knowledge of and feel for the individual judges.’
‘Ogier's global dispute resolution practice is headed by Marc Kish from the Cayman office and it is easy to see why. Marc is a precise and devastating litigator and is incredibly effective in marshalling and driving forward global pieces of work.’
‘Rachael Reynolds KC is Cayman's star litigator, whose reputation extends far beyond the shores of the Islands. In a major multi-party matter there will be a rush to her door before one of the other parties instructs her.’
‘Christopher Levers - an absolutely brilliant lawyer. Seemingly encyclopaedic knowledge of local law and practice, and great feel for what the court will and will not (want to) do. A great tactician. Very easy to work with.’
‘Size of the team and the successful interplay between the team members is clear to see and the benefits of this strong workforce is shown in the quality of the firm's work.’
‘Every single one of the team, from paralegals to partners, has been great. They've been creative, hard working, user friendly and always on point with strategic decisions.’
‘Marc Kish is smart, tactical and very commercial. Christopher Levers has a wealth of experience of the local judges, has good strategic vision, and sound judgment.’
‘An exceptional team which benefits from the integrated and international approach of Ogier's global organisation of its practice (which is a very joined up approach). Having Rachael Reynolds KC, Senior Partner, heading the practice makes it stand out in the Cayman firmament.’

Key clients

Tianrui (International) Holding Company Limited
FamilyMart China Holding Co
Credit Suisse AG and Credit Suisse London Nominees Ltd
Kuwait Ports Authority and The Public Institution for Social Security
Raiffeisen Bank International AG
Gol Linhas Aereas S.A.
Global Cord Blood Corporation
Telford Offshore Holdings Limited and Telford Offshore Limited
Three Arrows Capital Ltd
Waterwood O2O Project Limited

Work highlights

Acted for Fund IV’s conflict director, Litigation Committee and the Investors’ Council, dealing with numerous contentious aspects of the fallout from the collapse of the Abraaj Group.
Acted as Cayman counsel to KPA and PIFSS, advising on all relevant Cayman Islands law issues including proceedings before the Cayman courts as the limited partners in the Port Fund seek redress for the various frauds perpetrated against the Fund.
Acted for Raiffeisen Bank International AG with respect to claims under the Fraudulent Dispositions Act and in the tort of unlawful means conspiracy against a number of entities in relation to repayment of various loans pursuant to a guarantee provided by the former topco of the MFC Group.