Campbells has a leading role in handling cross-border investment fund litigation, shareholder disputes and Ponzi scheme lawsuits, as well as just and equitable winding up petitions, an area in which Liam Faulkner and Guy Cowan have recently been active. Faulkner’s expertise is also utilised in shareholder and investment fund disputes, while commercial litigation and international arbitration specialist Andrew Pullinger is regarded as an ‘energetic and committed’ lawyer. Guy Manning leads the litigation, insolvency and restructuring team, while Mark Goodman specialises in distressed and failed investment fund litigation. Paul Kennedy is noted for his engagement in fraud and asset recovery matters, while Hamid Khanbhai regularly handles cross-border disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'One of the largest litigation teams in the jurisdiction and with real strength in depth across all levels of seniority, this is a go-to litigation practice. Talented, imaginative and committed lawyers work tirelessly for client-focused outcomes. Across all legal developments the team is also highly commercial.'
  • 'Andrew Pullinger is an outstanding lawyer who leads a team from the front. Bright, energetic and committed to his clients he has sound judgment. A first rate lawyer.'
  • 'Liam Faulkner is a stand out partner with a calm, reserved manner that inspires confidence.'
  • 'Hamid Khanbhai is an amazingly gifted lawyer who is set for a very bright future indeed in the partnership.'
  • 'Mark Goodman - one of the best litigators in Cayman, hands down. Unparalleled ability to match legal nous with commercialism.'
  • 'Great team and excellent overall knowledge of insolvency and commercial disputes.'
  • 'Guy Cowan is responsive and smart.'

Key clients

  • Maso Capital Investments Limited
  • HSBC Securities Services (Luxembourg)
  • BDO Cayman
  • Valley Health System
  • Grant Thornton
  • Far Peak Acquisition Corporation
  • LOPAG Trust Reg. and Admintrust Verwaltungsanstalt as trustees of the Lake Cauma Trust
  • Waystone
  • Carlyle Asia Investment Advisors Limited/Safari Group Holdings Limited /Safari Group CB Holdings Limited
  • Intertrust Corporate Services (Cayman) Limited
  • RH Restructuring
  • BDO/Ardent
  • PwC

Work highlights

  • Acted as Cayman counsel to the joint voluntary liquidators of Kuwait LBO Fund, L.P.
  • Represented the Upper Brook Funds and the Libyan Sovereign Wealth fund, the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), as lead counsel in long-running litigation with the former investment manager of the Upper Brook Funds; Palladyne International Asset Management B.V. and related asset recovery efforts.
  • Acted as Cayman counsel to the JOLs of Ascentra, a holding company of a large corporate group whose primary business was involved in cross-border e-commerce in which products were sold to the Asian Market via a network of members.

Lawyers

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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Guy Manning

Other key lawyers

Mark Goodman, Guy Cowan, Andrew Pullinger, Liam Faulkner, Paul Kennedy, Hamid Khanbhai