Campbells is proud to be recognised, once again, in the latest Chambers Global directory as a top-ranked firm.\u00a0 Campbells has been described by sources as \u201cfantastic in terms of responsiveness\u201d and as always providing “advice without hesitation or delay.\u201d\u00a0 Commentators regularly praise the firm\u2019s high standard of work, with one saying \u201cIn terms of quality and delivery, I find the firm very impressive.\u00a0 They are particularly good at work for tech clients.\u201d<\/p>\n
Guy Manning, Head of the Litigation, Insolvency & Restructuring Group, said \u201cWe continue to be extremely pleased with our Chambers rankings and feel that the comments provided by both our clients and peers are a testament to the quality of work we produce and our strong working relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n
Campbells has nine ranked attorneys across numerous practice areas in Cayman and the BVI.\u00a0 Guy Manning, Mark Goodman, Alistair Walters and Brian Child in our Cayman and BVI litigation teams were all recognised.\u00a0 In the corporate group, John Wolf, Alan Craig, Robert Searle, Richard Spencer and Simon Thomas were also acknowledged for their expertise. Chambers\u2019 individual lawyer ranking commentary is as follows:<\/p>\n
Guy Manning<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0leads the firm’s litigation, insolvency and restructuring group. He is lauded by one peer as “a formidable opponent and smart man.”\u00a0Another source expanded: “His knowledge of Cayman insolvency and restructuring matters is excellent and he really knows his way around those cases. He is also very good on the areas where Cayman and UK law intersect.”<\/p>\n Mark Goodman<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is praised as “a shrewd lawyer” who is\u00a0“very creative and can think outside the box.”\u00a0He has extensive experience in restructuring and insolvency matters. An onshore lawyer went on to say: “He is a strategic thinker and very responsive. He has a really good grasp of Cayman law, which is invaluable. He has done a very good job on our matters.”<\/p>\n Alistair Walters<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0typically represents clients in insolvency and financial services disputes. An impressed client said: “He is very responsive and very efficient. His turnaround times are very quick.”<\/p>\n Interviewees say\u00a0Brian Child<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is\u00a0“an extremely talented advocate”\u00a0who is\u00a0“tremendously bright, and an expert strategist who is efficient and down-to-earth.”\u00a0Another pleased source said:\u00a0“His enthusiasm for his work is infectious.”<\/p>\n John Wolf<\/strong><\/a>, managing partner of the firm, is described as\u00a0“an expert on all Cayman legal matters, with significant experience handling major deals for large multinational companies.”\u00a0He is further praised for\u00a0“his excellent demeanour and fantastic service.\u201d<\/p>\n Alan Craig<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is praised as being\u00a0“one of the market leaders within the field of insurance law in Cayman.”\u00a0He also has extensive experience in capital markets and securitisation transactions. A source further enthused:\u00a0“He has great commercial sense and gives very good advice and guidance.”<\/p>\n Robert Searle<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is noted for his expertise on fund matters concerning clients in the Asia-Pacific region. A market insider commented: “He has very strong knowledge of Cayman as well as British Virgin Islands law and is able to grasp complex transactions.”<\/p>\n Discussing\u00a0Richard Spencer<\/strong><\/a>, one source noted:\u00a0“He provides great client service and gives terrific and practical advice.”\u00a0Another interviewee added:\u00a0“He is exceptionally strong on Cayman regulations and very sensitive to the structuring needs of international clients, especially those in the USA.”<\/p>\n