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Biography

Nick Hoffman
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Nick is responsive and legally/ commercially astute. He is an excellent strategist and practice leader.

Legal 500, 2025

Nick Hoffman

Partner | Dispute Resolution | Cayman Islands
Mobile +1 345 815 2916 nick.hoffman@harneys.com
Biography

Nick Hoffman is the global head of our Litigation & Insolvency and Restructuring group, based in our Cayman Islands office, and a member of our Executive Committee. He specialises in insolvency and restructuring, financial services litigation, company disputes, and fraud. His clients include banks, multinational corporations, and financial services professionals.

He has practised in the Cayman Islands since 2011 and is recognised as a leading Cayman litigator. Prior to joining us, he led the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group at another Cayman offshore law firm. He is a highly skilled and experienced advocate with more than a d

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Nick Hoffman is the global head of our Litigation & Insolvency and Restructuring group, based in our Cayman Islands office, and a member of our Executive Committee. He specialises in insolvency and restructuring, financial services litigation, company disputes, and fraud. His clients include banks, multinational corporations, and financial services professionals.

He has practised in the Cayman Islands since 2011 and is recognised as a leading Cayman litigator. Prior to joining us, he led the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group at another Cayman offshore law firm. He is a highly skilled and experienced advocate with more than a decade at the London Bar. He is known for his insight and knowledge and provides clients with pragmatic and commercial advice.

Nick has appeared as both leading and junior counsel at all levels of the Cayman Court system, from Grand Court to the Privy Council.

Nick is a regular contributor to the Offshore Litigation Blog.

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Nick is recognised as a leading partner in the Cayman Islands Dispute Resolution guide. Testimonials include: He is "responsive and legally/commercially astute", a "standout for the dedication to the client and out-of-the-box thinking", and an "excellent strategist and practice leader." ...

Nick is recognised as a leading partner in the Cayman Islands Dispute Resolution guide. Testimonials include:

  • He is "responsive and legally/commercially astute", a "standout for the dedication to the client and out-of-the-box thinking", and an "excellent strategist and practice leader." (2025 guide)
  • He is "brilliant and goes the extra mile to ensure we get sound and timely advice". (2024 guide)
  • He is "a smart, energetic lawyer who gives clear and decisive advice. He is able to handle challenging, fast-moving situations with real skill, and he is a well prepared and persuasive advocate". He is also described as "brilliant...far beyond what I’ve received from other Cayman firms over the years".

Nick is recognised in the Cayman Islands Dispute Resolution guide.

Nick has been recognised in the 100 Leading Cayman Lawyers guide.

Nick is recognised as a thought leader for his Asset Recovery and GIR expertise.

Nick is recognised as a GIR thought leader and an Asset Recovery expert.

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Advising Luckin, Coffee Inc, in a ground-breaking restructuring in which the company has successfully compromised its debts and liabilities in both Cayman and the US through parallel processes which included the utilisation of a scheme of arrangements in the Cayman Islands.

Instrumental in cultivating Harneys leading s238 shareholder appraisal practice advising in a variety of cases including the privatisations of iKang Heathcare Group Inc., 58.com and the seminal case of Trina Solar Co Ltd. formerly listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange, Trina Solar is a global leading provider of integrated solar power products and solar system developer based in China.

Advising American Insurance Group in connection with the liquidation of Performance Insurance Company SPC.

Advising CNO Financial Group, in the long running liquidation of Platinum Partners Vantage Arbitrage Fund LP (Platinum Master Fund).

Advisor to a variety of fund directors, managers and investment vehicles in dealing with distressed asset portfolios in connection with voluntary and court-supervised wind-downs.

Advising HRH Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in a long running dispute concerning marital investment vehicles in the Cayman Islands.

Cayman Islands
2011

England and Wales (not practising)
2001

University of Sussex – (MA and BA, Hons)
1999

Nick is responsive and legally/ commercially astute. He is an excellent strategist and practice leader.
Legal 500, 2025