Simcocks Advocates
Simcocks Advocates
Ridgeway House
Ridgeway Street
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 1EL
+44 1624 690300
Profile:
Simcocks is a leading Isle of Man law firm now in its 70thyear. Our advocates are approachable, dynamic and deliver results in a cost-effective and pragmatic manner.
We provide an extensive range of legal services broadly grouped into the areas of commercial, dispute resolution and private client. Offering technical advice to help clients achieve their goals, we pride ourselves on enabling matters to be conducted swiftly and effectively.
Our commercial department deals with all aspects of corporate and commercial activity serving public and private companies, financial institutions, public sector bodies, partnerships and individuals.
With the strength and depth of experience, we regularly work on high-value, complex transactions with cross-border dimensions.
The dispute resolution department is considered to be one of the strongest in the Isle of Man. Specialising in international corporate and commercial litigation, it has an impressive track record of success in high stake disputes.
The private client department focus includes advising high net worth individuals on wealth structuring, will and succession, trusts, probate and estate management. Our lawyers have a proven track record in working effectively with international clients who need to implement estate planning and have considerable experience with the administration of international estates that hold multi-jurisdictional assets.
Researchers from the independent legal directories, Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 have consistently praised Simcocks and many of the firm’s Isle of Man lawyers are recommended in a variety of publications for their expertise in their specialist practice areas.
Simcocks is the only Isle of Man practice belonging to LawNet, a leading group of law firms in the UK and Ireland.
Areas of specialisation:
- Legal Representation
- Regulatory
- Litigation
Jurisdiction:
- Isle of Man
Phil Games, CEO
pgames@simcocks.com
Phil is one of the most prominent private client lawyers on the Isle of Man and has many long-term client relationships. He assists clients not only with legal issues but also with the strategic development of their businesses often requiring him to travel to the Far East and throughout Europe.
Chris Arrowsmith, Director
carrowsmith@simcocks.com
Chris heads our dispute resolution department. The Legal 500 has described him as “one of the best, if not the best on the Island”. Chris has a wide variety of clients both domestic and international and acts for private individuals, multi-nationals, SMEs, regulators, and NGOs.
Irini Newby, Director
inewby@simcocks.com
Irini heads the corporate and commercial, commercial property and employment departments at Simcocks. She has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, disposal of business undertakings, amalgamation and reconstruction of companies, and complex corporate finance transactions.