PRIESTLEYS DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND REAL ESTATE TEAMS RANKED IN THE 2024 LEGAL 500


Priestleys is delighted to announce its ongoing recognition in the Legal 500 Caribbean Edition 2024 rankings for Dispute Resolution and Real Estate in the Cayman Islands. 

Led by Founding Partner Daniel Priestley, the Real Estate team have maintained their Tier 3 ranking and are ‘notably active in high-quality real estate developments and transactions, including residential projects, luxury resort developments, and real estate transactions involving cryptocurrencies.’ A client was quoted as saying, “I consistently rely on and trust the Priestleys team to efficiently and professionally complete tasks.” 

We are also delighted to announce that the 2024 guide has acknowledged Associate Nick Hemus as a Rising Star; an associate-level lawyer who frequently appears in significant matters and is widely cited by peers and clients for making a major contribution to the practice. A respondent to Legal 500’s research said that “Nick Hemus is an exceptionally skilled attorney and a pleasure to collaborate with. His commercial acumen, intelligence, technical excellence, and excellent interpersonal skills make him stand out.” Another said “the two individuals I closely collaborate with, Daniel Priestley and Nick Hemus, are exceptional. They consistently demonstrate professionalism, knowledge, and responsiveness through various communication channels. These two deliver exceptional customer service and are highly recommended to all my clients, friends, and family. 

Led by Partner Guy Dilliway-Parry, the Dispute Resolution team have maintained their ranking for the 4th consecutive year. Researchers stated that the team are well-versed in handling insolvency litigation and cross-border bankruptcy claims and that Guy Dilliway-Parry stands out as an expert litigator in both domestic and international commercial disputes. His proficiency extends to shareholder litigation, multi-national trust disputes, and contractual disputes involving Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed companies. Associate Rachel Kelly’s expertise is concentrated around high-value insolvency and banking disputes, where she represents leading banks and financial institutions. A client stated that the team “have wide-ranging expertise in a number of areas of work” and that they “do the work quickly and efficiently.” 

Another client said, “I work regularly with Guy Dilliway-Parry, and he is an outstanding lawyer — technically very capable, strategically sound, with great client care skills.” Another reference stated that they are “a strong team with reliable practitioners. An excellent referral option.” 

Priestleys continues to shine, reaffirming its position as a leading firm in Dispute Resolution and Real Estate in the Cayman Islands. The accolades received underscore the firm’s commitment to excellence, depth of experience, and cost efficiency in handling diverse legal challenges. 

This recognition in the latest edition of the Legal 500 rankings is affirmation of Priestleys’ continuing significant contribution to legal practice, earning the well-deserved acclaim of peers and clients alike. 

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