In dispute resolution, Priestleys fields a ‘tightly focussed practice with a high degree of technical expertise’ that stands out in the market for cases involving the PRC and Hong Kong, as well as contentious public law issues. The team is also well versed in insolvency litigation and cross-border bankruptcy claims. Guy Dilliway-Parry heads the department and his work includes international disputes between shareholders of major companies, multi-national trust disputes, contractual disputes involving Hong Kong listed companies, and contentious insolvencies. Rachel Kelly has experience acting for banks and financial institutions, and Nikue Assarpour comes with client recommendation.
Testimonials
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‘This is a tightly focussed practice with a high degree of technical expertise and responsiveness.’
‘Guy Diliway-Parry is an excellent lawyer. He has a huge degree of technical expertise. his client care is second to none.’
‘A well put together team with experience and depth to handle most corporate and commercial litigation matters.’
‘Guy Dilliway-Parry is an excellent operator, knowledgeable in his field and someone who we can rely upon to refer work.’
‘Very well organised, professional firm who do a great job for clients.’
‘Guy Dilliway-Parry is a brilliant tactician and a fine lawyer. He is comfortable with all types of law and he plots the way to a good outcome.'
- 'Nikue Assarpour is very hard working, intelligent and professional. She spots points which other miss and will pull out every stop to get a good outcome.’
‘This is a niche firm which provides good-value, friendly and expert legal advice and assistance, in particular in relation to the numerous shareholder, insolvency and trust disputes which arise in the Cayman Islands.’
Key clients
- Bronzelink Holdings Limited
- Medical Protection Society
- Mosaic Financial Ltd
- Joint Official Liquidators – Income Collecting 1-3 Months T-Bills Mutual Fund (In Official Liquidation)
- Royal Cayman Islands Police Association and Others
- Administrator of the Estate of Frank Fleiger
- Caribbean Loss Adjusters
- Anti-Corruption Commission
- Sol Petroleum Cayman Ltd
- DR Mezzco LLC
Work highlights
- Advising EY Cayman and EY Bahamas as Joint Official Liquidators of Income Collecting 1-3 Months T-Bills Mutual Fund (In Official Liquidation), a liquidation of a $100m plus fund with linked proceedings in USA, Switzerland and the Cook Islands.
- Advising Bronzelink Holdings Limited on a winding up petition issued against Global IP Cayman Limited.
- Advising Royal Cayman Islands Police Association on two judicial review applications against the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General of the Cayman Islands.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Guy Dilliway-Parry