Dispute resolution

Carey Olsen

Carey Olsen is the first port of call for clients involved in insolvency proceedings, including in cases where asset tracing is required and allegations of fraud are at play. The practice, under the guidance of the ‘hugely respected’ Elaine Gray, also represents clients in competition and regulatory proceedings, as well as commercial disputes, for which Tim Corfield is a key contact. Mark Dunster handles disputes arising out of financial services regulatory regimes, with John Greenfield acting in trust disputes and asset tracing procedures. David Jones takes the lead on restructuring and insolvency disputes. Julia Schaefer departed the firm in April 2024.

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'The disputes team is first class. Excellent depth and breadth of quality.'
'Tim Corfield is the standout litigator. He flies the flag for Careys and is in all the biggest disputes. A robust and highly effective advocate. Always ahead of the other side and does it with plenty of charm.'
'Very approachable team with good understanding of clients' commercial objectives. They work very well with international partners in multi-jurisdictional disputes. They know when to draw on the expertise of outside counsel, but rely on it judiciously, taking into account their own knowledge of local practice and procedure.'
'The Carey Olsen team expertly navigated an evolving legal landscape and a dynamic, creative, and unpredictable opponent.'
'Mark Dunster is calm, strategic, and effective under pressure. Elliot Aron is strategic and diligent. As a whole, the team is cohesive and a pleasure to work with.'
'Exceptional knowledge of local legislation, case law and interpretations by local regulators. Exceptional availability and response times.'
'The Carey Olsen team is very responsive, able to see different angles to the issue/dispute, and will fight your cause with tenacity.'
'Like Mike Tyson in the boxing ring, Mark Dunster is both feared and respected in the courtroom. Elaine Gray is hugely respected and takes on a wide slate of litigation cases.'

Key clients

GBG Limited
Alvarez & Marsal
SURE (Guernsey) Limited
Grant Thornton
NYSCO Management Corporation
Krys Global
Interenergy Group Limited
Highland CLO Fund
Leonard Curtis
Medical Specialist Group
Utmost Worldwide Limited

Work highlights

Advised GBG Limited, which is in administration, on restructuring and insolvency matters.
Advised the joint liquidators of Joannou & Paraskevaides (Overseas) Limited in respect of the company's liquidation.
Acted on behalf of Sure in relation to an investigation and enforcement action by the GCRA in relation to alleged collusion and market sharing.

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