Andrew has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, with a focus on contentious and non-contentious trust and estate disputes, many of which have a multi-jurisdictional element.
He regularly acts for trustees, settlors, protectors, enforcers and beneficiaries and he also advises on regulatory matters.
Experience
Recent matters include:
Advising a settlor and beneficiaries in relation to foreign proceedings commenced against them and the trustee claiming US$572 million, including allegations the trust was established to defraud creditors and its assets are in fact held on bare trust for the settlor, and representing those parties in related Beddoe proceedings;
Acting for beneficiaries who assert a proprietary claim to trust assets wrongly transferred from a foreign trust and the wrongful removal of the protector and advising on consequential relief, including reconstituting the trust fund and potential injunctive relief;
Advising the beneficiaries of several trusts in relation to liquidity issues, a potential third-party proprietary claim to trust assets and realising trust assets to discharge trust liabilities;
Acting for a trustee in relation to capacity issues of a settlor and advising on a potential variation of a trust deed.
Andrew is frequently asked to speak at conferences on topics pertinent to the trust industry and has also authored numerous articles.
Background
Andrew was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2001, the High Court of Australia in 2003 and as an attorney of the Cayman Islands in 2017.
He has worked offshore since 2010, first in Guernsey, where he was heavily involved in one of the largest trust disputes in the Channel Islands that was ultimately determined by the Privy Council, before moving to the Cayman Islands in late 2016.
Memberships
Elected member of the STEP Contentious Trusts & Estates Global SIG Steering Committee
Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association
Contentious Trusts Association (ConTrA)
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
STEP Council for the Cayman Islands' branch
The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS)
Awards/directories
Recognised as a 'Key Lawyer' by Legal 500
Recognised in the 'Elite' category of the 2026 Private Client Global Elite Directory
Andrew Peedom cuts through the issues to get to what really matters. He is firm when needed.
Legal 500, 2026
Very professional with human qualities, efficient and proactive in bringing solutions to solve family issues.
Legal 500, 2024
Fantastic in delivering straightforward and practical legal advice.
Legal 500, 2024
Andrew is first class both in terms of technical knowledge and ability and in knowing how best to deploy it.
Legal 500, 2024
A seasoned offshore adviser.
Legal 500, 2023
Andrew is excellent; he knows the subjects and is extremely capable, his treatment is impeccable.
Legal 500, 2024
Considered, responsive and analytical.
Legal 500, 2025
Andrew Peedom is a real asset to their contentious trust offering, a first-rate lawyer with great client skills. A real joy to work with.
Legal 500, 2026
Expertise
We represent beneficiaries, high-net-worth individuals, trustees, protectors and other power holders in a range of contentious and semi-contentious situations. Our lawyers have been at the forefront of the most complex, high-value private wealth litigation offshore.
We often deal with novel points of law, creating new and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients.
Given the international nature of private wealth, with clients and their assets spread across the world, we work as a joined-up global team so that our clients can benefit from the knowledge and experience wherever they may need it.
With offices in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey, our contentious private wealth lawyers combine courtroom skill with discreet client care, advising on jurisdictional strategy, interim relief and complex equitable claims.
In regulatory disputes there are often fine lines between the usual wrangling with the regulator and something more serious – by matching our mix of experienced contentious and non-contentious lawyers to the particular problem at hand, we achieve better and more efficient outcomes.
As regulatory experts in the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey we frequently act on contentious matters and can leverage our experience to help clients achieve the highest regulatory standards and avoid common pitfalls.
We combine pragmatic risk assessment with rigorous legal advice and compliance guidance to reduce exposure and protect reputation, while drawing on our cross-jurisdictional knowledge to design remediation strategies, negotiate with regulators and, where necessary, litigate effectively.
Our collaborative approach ensures clients receive clear, actionable legal advice that balances regulatory obligations with commercial realities, delivers timely, proportionate solutions and supports remediation plans, helping prevent escalation into more serious enforcement action and preserve business continuity.
We provide fast, cost-effective and sensitive advice on all types of will-related disputes during what is often an extremely upsetting and distressing time for those concerned. We regularly act on multi-party actions for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Changes of trustee documents (DORA or IORAs) usually contain indemnities from the incoming trustee to the outgoing trustee which are often hotly negotiated and can be complex. A change of trustee also presents a good opportunity for the incoming trustee to undertake a due diligence exercise by reviewing the trust documents, ensuring that the previous chain of trusteeship is intact and ensuring that the outgoing trustee ratifies or rectifies any flaws in the trust or the trust documents before the trusteeship is handed over. We have considerable experience in narrowing the issues in these negotiations. We are also well versed in assisting our trustee clients in mitigating risk by spotting (sometimes very significant flaws) in trusts before they are taken on and by ratifying previous discrepancies in a commercial manner – commonly without necessitating the involvement of the court.
The role of a modern trustee has never been more complex. Trustees must satisfy the needs and desires of their beneficiaries, manage complex assets and navigate an ever-changing legal and regulatory landscape.
We know that trustees can need assistance and advice on how best to satisfy their duties and to meet their legal and regulatory obligations. We understand and have a great deal of experience in working with trustees to get ahead of any potentially difficult situation and resolve it in a way that minimises risk and conflict.
When considering a move offshore, it's essential to seek advice from experienced advisers who know the market inside out.
Our real estate team regularly helps newcomers to the Cayman Islands in acquiring new homes and guiding them through the relocation process. We act for many high-net-worth individuals and high-value residents.
We believe that communication and responsiveness are the key to a stress-free experience which is why we're always on hand to listen, offer assistance and pick up the phone to keep you informed at every stage of your move. We are consistently praised by clients for our calm, proactive and hands-on approach, ensuring all transactions are completed as swiftly and smoothly as possible.
Whether set up for asset protection purposes, as part of succession or tax planning, or for family governance or confidentiality reasons, offshore private wealth structures are common and often large and complicated.
We assist wealthy individuals, family offices, family-controlled businesses and entrepreneurs, often working alongside their trustees, bankers, tax advisors, accountants and other professional advisers, with the legal support needed within private wealth structures. We work with a broad range of vehicles including family investment companies, family limited partnerships, trusts and foundations.
We can assist with all legal aspects of establishing, operating, restructuring, funding/leveraging, relocating and winding up such vehicles.
As the global legal and regulatory landscape becomes ever more complex, managing wealth across generations, succession planning and transferring control of assets has never been more challenging. That's why it's important to work with lawyers who can offer solutions that are tailored to your unique circumstances.
We live in an increasingly contentious world. When your business is involved in any kind of legal dispute it's crucial to work with lawyers who are hands-on, cost-effective and flexible enough to respond quickly and intuitively to your unique situation and needs.
Disputes between directors can threaten the stability and governance of a company. We advise boards, individual directors, shareholders and stakeholders in contentious matters involving boardroom deadlock, removal or appointment of directors and conflicts of interest.
Drawing on our corporate, regulatory and dispute resolution expertise, we provide strategic advice in navigating internal power struggles and fiduciary issues. Our cross-border teams work cohesively to resolve disputes efficiently, protect business continuity and mitigate reputational risk.
Whether acting in private companies, joint ventures or complex corporate structures, we help clients manage director-level disputes with clarity and confidence.
