Peter James Tyers-Smith

Peter Tyers-Smith is an English barrister representing clients in complex, ultra-high value international disputes typically with a connection to one or more offshore jurisdictions. Mr. Tyers-Smith leads major litigation in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands, where he holds permanent court-admissions, but also has significant experience in acting in global disputes originating from or proceeding before the courts of Nevis, Antigua, Bahamas, Bermuda and Gibraltar, where he has been admitted to appear pro hac vice .

Mr. Tyers-Smith’s practice is focused on disputes arising from distressed or insolvent private equity funds, failed joint venture arrangements or shareholder relationships and private wealth. He has substantial experience in litigation associated with the affairs of UK and offshore-domiciled companies and is a long-standing contributor to leading practitioner text Gore Browne on Companies (LexisNexis). Chambers & Partners - UK Bar (Company Law) has also ranked Mr. Tyers-Smith as " switched on " and for his " reputation for getting the results his clients want ."