Independent law firm Cains has had 21 of the firm’s lawyers from across eight practice areas recognised for their outstanding performance in the 2025 Legal 500 UK rankings.
This is the 17th consecutive year in which Cains has been named as one of the highest-ranked law firms in the Isle of Man, having secured Tier 1 status across its Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Commercial Property, Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Gambling, Insurance and Pensions, and Shipping and Aviation teams.
Among the individual endorsements, some in more than one area of specialism, 3 lawyers maintained Hall of Fame status, 10 of the team were recognised as ‘Leading Partners’ (including 4 within the Banking, Finance and Capital Markets practice), two were named as ‘Next Generation Partners’ and a further 6 were hailed as ‘Leading Associates’. A further 3 individuals were identified as key lawyers, recognised for their standout contribution to their respective practices.
Impressive client feedback described Cains as “one of the largest and best respected law firms on the Island. A highly professional and respected team” and “knowledgeable, reliable, effective and efficient.”
Other clients hailed Cains as “very knowledgeable in their area of expertise, professional and proactive. Extremely approachable and helpful.”
Tim Shepherd (pictured), Managing Director of Cains, said: “We are delighted with the recognition Cains has received in the latest guide. It is a true reflection of not only the depth of expertise we possess across our key practice teams, but also a true reflection of the dedication, personal service and excellence of work we continue to provide to our clients.
“To receive such glowing testimonials from our clients and to be acknowledged as having some of the best legal minds on the Island underpins why we are and continue to be the legal practice of choice for many. I would like to thank our clients for providing outstanding feedback and our staff for their commitment and hard work.”
The full list of Cains’ Legal 500 UK leading individuals includes:
Hall of Fame:
- Peter Clucas (Managing Director) – Dispute Resolution
- Seth Caine (Senior Consultant) – Dispute Resolution
- Robert Long (Consultant) – Dispute Resolution
Leading Partner:
- Tim Shepherd (Managing Director) – Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
- Robert Colquitt (Director) – Dispute Resolution
- Tristan Head (Director) – Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Corporate and Commercial, Insurance & Pensions
- Scott Leonard-Morgan (Director) – Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Corporate and Commercial
- Steven Quayle (Director) – Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Shipping and Aviation
- Alex Poole-Wilson (Managing Associate) – Commercial Property
- Katherine Sheerin (Head of Employment and Data Privacy) – Employment
- Mike Edwards (Senior Consultant) – Shipping and Aviation
- Lindsey Bermingham (Consultant) – Dispute Resolutions
- Jonathan Latham (Consultant) – Insurance and Pensions
Next Generation Partners
- Stephanie Chew (Managing Associate) – Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Commercial Property; Corporate and Commercial
- Tara Cubbon-Wood (Managing Associate) – Dispute Resolutions
Leading Associate
- Catherine Hamill (Consultant) – Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
- Kirsten Porter (Senior Associate) – Corporate and Commercial; Gambling
- Matthew Wilkinson (Senior Associate) – Corporate and Commercial
- Charles Williams (Senior Associate) – Dispute Resolution
- Holly McGarrigle (Associate) – Commercial Property
- Jess Whitley (Associate) – Shipping and Aviation.
