Pragmatic excellence in offshore dispute resolution

Maher Law is a boutique disputes only law firm in the Isle of Man

"Outstanding, Tom Maher is just the type of lawyer you want running your case"

(Chambers & Partners)

Overview

Maher Law, a boutique disputes only law firm based in the Isle of Man, was founded in 2024 by leading offshore lawyer Tom Maher. Tom came out of early retirement to pursue his passion of delivering world class advocacy and pragmatic real-world advice to clients.
Maher Law is the ideal partner for clients engaged in the most complex offshore litigation or regulatory disputes. We build long-term relationships with our clients, through teamwork, a thorough understanding of their objectives and a desire to “lighten their load”.

a technically gifted, highly experienced lawyer who is accessible, innovative and commercially acute

(Chambers & Partners)

thinking around an issue to provide solutions and demonstrating excellent knowledge

(Legal 500)

very creative in coming up with smart solutions

(Chambers & Partners)

innovative and a commercially tuned lawyer who gives real-world advice

(Legal 500)

Navigating complexity with excellence, skill and determination

EXPERTISE

With over 25 years’ experience solving complex disputes, we leverage that expertise to work in partnership with our clients to achieve swift, commercial and pragmatic results in even the most difficult of circumstances. Our expertise includes:

INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING

Compulsory winding-up
Contesting winding-up
Court appointed receivers
Proof of debt challenges

Debt restructuring
Injunctive relief
Removal of liquidator
Misfeasance claims

TRUST

Beddoe applications
Blessing applications
Breach of trust
Disclosure
Rectification

Removal of trustee
Firewall protection
Foreign divorces
Tax investigations

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REGULATORY

FSA enforcement
GSC enforcement
Data protection
Tribunal appeals

Judicial review
Global tax investigations
Tax information requests

FRAUD & ASSET RECOVERY

Freezing orders
Norwich Pharmacal
Disclosure orders

Corporate investigations
Cross-border assistance
Trust/sham challenges

EMPLOYMENT

Pre-termination advice
Investigation & disciplinary
Defending tribunal claims

Defending court actions
Compromise agreements

COMMERCIAL

Shareholder disputes
Declaratory relief

Breach of contract
Professional negligence defence

ABOUT TOM

"STANDS OUT AS A BUSINESS ADVISER"

(Legal 500)
Tom Maher is widely regarded as one of the Isle of Man’s leading advocates. Top ranked in the directories for many years, he is described as “a technically gifted, highly experienced lawyer who is accessible, innovative and commercially acute” (Chambers & Partners).

Careers

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