Making a Will in the Cayman Islands
With due care and attention, it should be possible to minimize the possibility of challenges to the validity of the will on each of these grounds under Cayman Islands law.
M. Paul Keeble
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Paul was admitted to the Bar of Ontario in 1985 where his practice was largely insurance defence/negligence-based with particular emphasis on product liability work. Moving to the Turks and Caicos Islands in 1993 as those Islands first specialist litigator, and to the Cayman Islands in 2006, Paul has some 25 years of experience in these British Caribbean territories and appearances at all levels of the Cayman Islands’ Courts.
Paul’s practice encompasses a wide range of commercial and civil litigation, with particular emphasis on estates matters, shareholder disputes, insolvency, and insurance defence litigation including medical malpractice defence work. He is mechanically minded and has a broad knowledge of medical matters, and takes a particular interest in medical, engineering, mechanical and construction matters.
His approach to litigation informed by his experience, is a conservative one, with the goal being to achieve the client’s goals in the most economic and cost-effective manner, and avoiding where possible protracted and expensive litigation. He has a longstanding and close professional relationship with London chambers which he and the firm draw upon in their commitment to providing the firm’s clients with the best and most accurate legal advice.
Paul prides himself in providing a high level of service and responsiveness to his clients, with a rapid turnaround time on the provision of advice and representation.
Paul’s typical clients within the Cayman Islands include Saxon Motor & General Insurance Company Limited, British Caymanian Insurance Company Limited, Fidelity Insurance Company Limited, Royal Star Assurance Limited, Caribbean Alliance Insurance Limited, the Medical Protection Society and the Medical Professional Liability Company Limited.
Paul has been appointed from time to time as legal advisor to the Cayman Islands Medical and Dental Council.
Paul is an aficionado of Latino culture and music and speaks conversational Spanish and is endeavouring to improve his facility in that language.
Insights by M. Paul Keeble
Litigation Costs Awards in the Cayman Islands
Next to “what will it cost?” the question, “will I get my costs?”, is probably one of the most common questions that litigation lawyers deal with when advising clients.
The Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in the Cayman Islands
English courts following common law principles, applicable in the Cayman Islands, have recognized and enforced judgments of foreign courts since the 17th century.
Security for Costs in Litigation in the Cayman Islands
Following established English practice and procedure, litigation in the Cayman Islands operates on a “loser pay” basis, i.e. the loser pays the winner’s costs.
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in the Cayman Islands
Most foreign arbitral awards sought to be enforced in the Cayman Islands will be Convention awards i.e. arbitral awards under the New York Convention.
Crawford Adjusters v. Sagicor General - Hampson and Company change centuries-old law
On 13 June 2013 the Commonwealth’s highest court, the Privy Council in London, awarded Caymanian surveyor, Alastair Paterson, substantial damages at the end of a legal saga.
Andrade v. Frederick: Hampson and Company obtain judgment important to the auto insurance industry and claimants
Hampson and Company obtain judgment important to the auto insurance industry and claimants in motor vehicle accident cases