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Priestleys‘ dispute resolution practice is well versed in handling insolvency litigation and cross-border bankruptcy claims, and is a go-to name in the market for disputes involving the PRC and Hong Kong, and public law issues. Group head Guy Dilliway-Parry is an expert litigator in both domestic and international commercial disputes, shareholder litigation, multi-national trust disputes, and contractual disputes involving Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed companies. Associate Rachel Kelly’s expertise is concentrated around high-value insolvency and banking disputes, where she acts on behalf of leading banks and financial institutions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is made up of hardworking and technically savvy lawyers, under the leadership of Guy Dilliway-Parry. They have wide ranging expertise in a number of areas of work. They do the work quickly and efficiently.’

  • ‘I work regularly with Guy Dilliway-Parry and he is an outstanding lawyer, technically very capable, statically sound with great client care skills.’

  • ‘A strong team with reliable practitioners. An excellent referral option.’

  • ‘Guy Dilliway-Parry is the standout partner. An solid and reliable adviser and advocate.’

  • ‘Guy Dilliway-Parry - He is an ex barrister and a fantastic advocate. He is also a real strategic thinker and gets great results for his clients.'

  • ‘This is a niche practice which combines considerable expertise with a personal approach, with an eye to providing a value-for-money service to its clients.’

  • ‘Guy Dilliway-Parry is a seasoned litigator with considerable experience both of advocacy and court-craft, and expertise, especially in the fields of shareholder disputes and insolvency. He is also a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

  • Bronzelink Holdings Limited
  • Medical Protection Society
  • Mosaic Financial Ltd
  • Joint Official Liquidators – Income Collecting 1-3 Months T-Bills Mutual Fund
  • Royal Cayman Islands Police Association and Others
  • Caribbean Loss Adjusters
  • Sol Petroleum Cayman Ltd
  • Heritage Holding Ltd
  • RB440 Properties Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised EY Cayman and EY Bahamas as Joint Official Liquidators of Income Collecting 1-3 Months T-Bills Mutual Fund (In Official Liquidation).
  • Advised Bronzelink Holdings Limited in connection with a winding up petition issued against Global IP Cayman Limited.
  • Advised Royal Cayman Islands Police Association in respect of multiple applications including two judicial review applications against the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General of the Cayman Islands as well a successful appeal to the Privy Council in relation to an application for declarations of incompatibility of the Police Law and discrimination on the grounds of age contrary to the Bill of Rights of the Cayman Islands.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Guy Dilliway-Parry

Other key lawyers

Rachel Kelly