February 2020

BVI Office Ranked in Chambers Global

Lennox Paton has received a new firm ranking for Dispute Resolution (British Virgin Islands) in the latest Chambers Global (2020). 

We are delighted to announce that the Lennox Paton BVI office have been recognised as a ‘leading firm’ for Dispute Resolution. 

Chambers Global identifies and ranks over 190 countries across the world and also includes Region-wide and Global-wide sections. Often referred to as ‘the gold-standard’, Chambers Global delivers insight and analysis on the global legal profession.

Commentary from the guide:

What the team is known for: Well-established BVI office of a leading Bahamian firm, noted for its strengths in high-value general commercial disputes. The team’s broad expertise also covers trust litigation, asset tracing and insolvency. Increasingly focused on representing clients from China, Russia and the CIS states.

Strengths: A commentator appreciated the firm’s provision of “effective and strategic advice,” going on to note that the team is “very responsive and willing to engage quickly on important issues.”

Managing Partner Scott Cruickshank (Band 3) is noted for his many years’ experience handling a wide range of commercial disputes, including significant asset tracing and insolvency matters. One commentator acknowledged his “extensive experience with trust litigation” before further complimenting his “very good interpersonal skills.”