Collas Crill has the leading practice in s. 238 proceedings. Their team is top notch.
Our merger appraisal team has developed a strong reputation as the trusted partner for high value, complex merger appraisals. We have acted for dissenting shareholders in the leading appraisal cases in the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Bermuda.
Clients benefit from the wealth of experience of our integrated practice. The breadth and depth of our multi-jurisdictional team allows us to respond decisively to fast paced and complex merger appraisal litigation and gives our clients unparalleled access to legal developments across the jurisdictions. Our litigation and trial experience is marker-leading. Our team has a depth of experience in complex trial preparation, interlocutory hearings and strategic case management. We have extensive experience working with world-renowned, independent experts and have built strong relationships with 'best-in-class' leading counsel in the appraisal space.
We field one of the most formidable 'section 238' teams in the Cayman Islands, acting in the most significant and high value matters including 51job, Changyou, Sina Corporation, 58.com, iKang, Qunar, Nord Anglia , eHi Car and New Frontier Health. Market-leading partners Rocco Cecere and Zach Hoskin have help shape the merger appraisal jurisprudence in the Cayman Islands and have a proven track record of litigating merger appraisals and delivering successful results. The Cayman team collaborates closely on our merger appraisal matters in the BVI headed by Michael Adkins and in Bermuda led by Lilla Zuill. In the British Virgin Islands, our matters include the regime-redefining Hollysys Automation and, in Bermuda, our matters include Argo Group, Jardine, Enstar and Golden Ocean.
Clients benefit from the wealth of experience of our integrated practice. The breadth and depth of our multi-jurisdictional team allows us to respond decisively to fast paced and complex merger appraisal litigation and gives our clients unparalleled access to legal developments across the jurisdictions. Our litigation and trial experience is market-leading. Our team has a depth of experience of complex trial preparation, interlocutory hearings and strategic case management. We have extensive experience working with world-renowned, independent experts and have built strong relationships with the leading counsel in the appraisal space.
Our appellate work, including at the highest level before the Privy Council, actively shapes the jurisprudence on dissent rights and fair value in offshore jurisdictions. We have secured decisive Privy Council judgments confirming minority dissent rights in short‑form mergers in Changyou and affirming shareholder rights to dissent in Jardine. Acting in major appraisal litigation at the highest appellate level gives us unprecedented insights and understanding, and guides future litigation strategy.
Not every mandate proceeds to litigation. We maintain a pragmatic and commercial approach to merger appraisal litigation; we advise on negotiated solutions to capture value at the right stage of proceedings. We are also frequently engaged pre deal to advise on statutory processes, risk and strategy to ensure our clients are in the best position to optimise the fair value outcome.
We regularly act in relation to significant mergers and acquisitions activity in our jurisdictions, whether as lead counsel for strictly local matters or as part of an international team for multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Read moreWe advise on all forms of shareholder disputes, from minority oppression and unfair prejudice claims to breaches of shareholder agreements and deadlock situations. Whether acting for individual shareholders, investors, directors or companies, we bring together dispute resolution and corporate advisory expertise to manage risk and protect value.
Our cross-border teams of offshore disputes lawyers are experienced in handling contentious matters involving joint ventures, family businesses, private equity and listed entities. Whether the dispute calls for negotiation, litigation or arbitration, we focus on delivering clear, commercial solutions that preserve reputations and support long-term business objectives.
Significant uplift for dissenting shareholders in the Sina Corporation merger appraisal litigation
The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands’ (the Court) fair value ruling in Re Sina Corporation (FSD 128 of 2021 (RPJ)) was released today. Collas Crill represents a group of dissenting shareholders in the proceeding (Dissenters). In a decisive ruling, the C...
Collas Crill Caribbean and Bermudian Brief – key offshore updates in one place Welcome to the Collas Crill Caribbean and Bermudian Brief – a concise round-up of significant recent decisions and legal developments affecting offshore and cross-border litig...
Alpine Partners (BVI) L.P. and CMB Tech Bermuda Limited [2025] SC (Bda) 118 com
Court: Supreme Court of BermudaSubject: Application for expedited trial, merger appraisal, s.106 Companies Act 1981, application of Overriding Objective to trial directionsJudges: Shade Subair Williams J Summary The Supreme Court of Bermuda refused a min...
Solid rankings in Legal 500 Caribbean 2026 Guide
Collas Crill's teams in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cayman Islands have received another solid set of rankings in the 2026 Legal 500 Caribbean directory. The firm is consistently ranked across all of its key practice areas. New for 2026 is the a...
Collas Crill expands offshore presence into Bermuda
Collas Crill is delighted to announce its expansion into leading offshore jurisdiction Bermuda, which has long offered a stable legal environment and judiciary, a strong infrastructure and ideal geographic position. With existing offices in leading...
On 24 July 2025, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council handed down two important decisions. Each decision concerned separate appeals and issues arising from the same matter, Jardine Strategic Ltd v Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd & Others,...
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