Mark Emery
DQDQ regularly acts for clients at all levels of the Isle of Man judiciary system. Fraudulent breaches of director duties, complex e-disclosure processes, injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal applications are all common facets of Leanne McKeown‘s varied workload, while Mark Emery advocates for clients across a broad range of commercial disputes. Both Joshua Quinn and Jessica McManus frequently advise on complex and high-value litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘Level of expertise is outstanding, swiftly contactable straight through to the right person.’
‘Mark Emery was a pleasure to deal with, immediately understood the issue and gave clear and concise suggestions for action.’
‘Leanne McKeown heads the dispute resolution team and is an excellent advocate - her particular expertise is employment law but she has developed into an experienced and impressive all-rounder. Practical advice is a strength.'
- 'Josh Quinn is one for the future - no stranger to courtroom advocacy with a great client manner.’
‘The team are very experienced in this space. They are knowledgeable in specific legislation but also very pragmatic in terms of the commercial advice provided to expedite disputes. Collaboration is very strong and the local team (at all levels) offer above-average professionalism.’
‘Mark Emery's response time and quality of work is second to none. He has helped us out on many occasions.’
‘The perfect lawyers to instruct for the Isle of Man, being a perfect combination of City-level expertise with a really friendly approach. Crucially, they are fully integrated into the Isle of Man legal processes and you feel very much that they know the system inside and out. Very reassuring from a professional point of view.’
‘The DQ team have provided exemplary service and advice in a complex matter. They have allowed us to navigate this matter with ease and the collaboration within their team has greatly assisted with this. The level of knowledge and expertise demonstrated has been consistently high.’
Key clients
- Zedra Trust Company
- BLS1
- Cayman National Bank
- Santander
- Arragon Jaguars
- Equiom
Work highlights
- Representing the appellant in a complex two-day appeal in the Staff of Government Division against the Isle of Man Treasury.
- Acting for the directors of Falmouth Developments and Properties in defending a multi-million-pound claim related to allegations of fraudulent breaches of directors’ duties.
- Acting for Zedra as trustee in proceedings issued in the Isle of Man by English bankruptcy trustees of a deceased settlor’s Estate.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Leanne McKeown