IFLR 1000
The Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms

	Conyers Dill & Pearman Harney Westwood & Riegels Walkers
	Maples and Calder Ogier
	Appleby Forbes Hare
	Farara Kerins O'Neal Webster

One competitor says Forbes Hare, which advises on BVI and Cayman corporate and funds law, should maintain its tier-three ranking, though it "is more active in litigation than corporate". The firm's litigation, insolvency and distressed funds attorneys have been particularly busy since the 2008 financial crisis, and continue to be involved with work related to the collapse of Bernard L Madoff Investment Securities.... [more]

One competitor says Forbes Hare, which advises on BVI and Cayman corporate and funds law, should maintain its tier-three ranking, though it "is more active in litigation than corporate". The firm's litigation, insolvency and distressed funds attorneys have been particularly busy since the 2008 financial crisis, and continue to be involved with work related to the collapse of Bernard L Madoff Investment Securities. In new distressed funds work, managing partner William Hare and corporate and Latin American head José Santos have led several transactions related to claims against distressed funds or the sale of debt or equity. The work is ongoing.

In the spring of 2011, Forbes Hare advised the purchasers and creditors concerning issues related to foreign ownership of commercial property in relation to the acquisition of a high-end beach resort from the liquidator.

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