Arbitration is increasingly being used as a cost-effective, confidential and efficient alternative to court litigation for solving commercial, construction and more frequently trust disputes. The global enforceability of arbitral awards and the successful adoption of virtual technology by most arbitration institutions makes it an attractive option for resolving disputes.
With offices in the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and London, we can advise you on every aspect of international arbitration. Our dedicated arbitration specialists will work alongside you to quickly determine the best approach for a successful conclusion.
Litigation specialist joins Collas Crill as Partner in the Cayman Islands
Collas Crill has appointed Justina Stewart as Partner in the Cayman Islands. A specialist in complex, cross-border litigation and arbitration, Justina has particular expertise in insolvency and cases involving complex fraud as well as shareholder, invest...
Court: Court of Appeal (Cayman Islands)Subject: Enforcement of arbitration awards, New York Convention, GCR O.73 (Part II), relevance of service provisions under Hague Convention Judge: Field, Birt and Beatson JJA Summary The Court of Appeal unanimo...
We are often approached by clients with disputes that simply aren't financially viable to litigate. Where the sums involved will take the claim outside of the limits for Petty Debts or Small Claims (£10,000), there may not be enough at stake to justify t...
The current position in England and Wales The current prevailing opinion is that arbitration is not readily available as a tool in trusts disputes under the law of England and Wales. Indeed this has explicitly been stated to be the case by the Law Commis...
Christian Hay made Fellow of CIArb
Christian Hay, Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution in Guernsey, has been made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The CIArb is the the world’s leading qualifications and professional body for dispute avoidance and dispute man...
A guide to Guernsey arbitration
What is arbitration? Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) which enables the parties in dispute to appoint an arbitrator (or a panel of arbitrators) to make a binding decision. The grounds of challenge to an arbitration award are ...
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