The dispute resolution team at Advocates Smith Taubitz Unsworth Ltd routinely appears in complex litigation before all courts in the Isle of Man. In addition to civil, commercial and criminal litigation, the team also handles regulatory litigation, employment, inquest representation and personal injury litigation. Vicki Unsworth has considerable experience in regulatory litigation and co-leads the team alongside criminal defence specialist Darren Taubitz.
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Key clients
- Sondica Inc
- Kaupthing Hf
- DWF Claims
- MRP International Limited
- VTB Bank
- Cornerstone Architects
- Liberty Global Group
- Hadron Limited
- Seaboard Corporation
- Begbies Traynor
- Sulby Collaborations Limited
Work highlights
- Represented the family of a prison inmate who committed suicide at the Isle of Man Prison whilst being held on remand, securing a finding of neglect against the Prison, contributed to by the Isle of Man Constabulary and the Island’s Health Service.
- Secured the acquittal of a money laundering reporting officer who faced the first ever prosecution in the Isle of Man for failing to report suspicions under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2008 and the Anti-Terrorism and Crime Act 2003.
- Advising a large developer, Sondica Inc, in relation to a negligent misstatement, negligence and misfeasance in public office claim against Isle of Man Government and a UK Property Consultancy Firm, as part of a tendering process, having successfully obtained a significant pre action disclosure Order and having had such Order upheld on Appeal.
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Vicki Unsworth, Darren Taubitz