Dispute resolution

Conyers

Led by Jonathon Milne and Erik Bodden, Conyers’ dispute resolution practice handles a wide range of high-value and cross-border disputes, with Bodden regularly appearing before the Privy Council, Cayman Islands Court of Appeal and the Grand Court. Praised for his ‘incredible work ethic coupled with a sharp legal mind’, Milne is routinely instructed by clients on high-value liquidation proceedings. Newly promoted partner Spencer Vickers and counsel Alecia Johns are also highly recommended. Former group head Alex Potts KC departed to 4 Pump Court in mid-2023.

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Testimonials

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‘Sharp, prompt and succinct as they are in their advice and submissions, they do not rest on the laurels of their overflowing technical capabilities but mix it up with generous doses of hard work and round-the-clock responsiveness.’
‘Jonathon Milne - incredible work ethic coupled with a sharp legal mind.’
‘Strong team of talented litigators. Responsive and creative with a focus on providing practical and solution-driven advice. One of our go-to firms on island with close connectivity to their Hong Kong practice which is critical when dealing with cross-border work in the jurisdictions.’
‘Jonathon Milne is a very intelligent and diligent practitioner.’
'I work mostly with Erik Bodden and Jonathon Milne, both of which are first-class lawyers and who provide timely, commercial legal advice.'

Key clients

Agricultural Development Fund
Changyou.com Limited
Joint Provisional Liquidators of Seahawk China Dynamic Fund
Joint Liquidators of Stanford International Bank
Access Industries Holdings LLC and AI Autoparts LLC
Colours Caribbean
Joint Official Liquidators of Lung Ming Mining Co., Ltd
PJSC National Bank Trust and PJSC Otkritie Financial Corporation
Midland Acres
Joy Union Holdings Limited and Charming China Limited
Touradji Capital Management LP
Augusta Health Care, Inc

Work highlights

Obtained leave to appeal to the Privy Council on behalf of Changyou.com Limited for a final determination of the correct statutory and constitutional interpretation of sections 233(7) and 238 of the Cayman Islands' Companies Act.
Acted on behalf of Colours Caribbean before the Grand Court and Court of Appeal in successful proceedings to confirm the constitutionality of the legal protection extended to the LGBTQ+ community in respect of their private and family life.