William Peake is a London based partner and frequently spends time in our Cayman Islands office. He regularly advises banks and investment vehicles and their liquidators, shareholders, directors and associated individuals in relation to disputes. Prior to joining us, William gained broad litigation and insolvency experience at Maples and Calder, predominantly in the Cayman Islands. William is the lead partner acting for the official liquidators of a Cayman SPV in relation to the US$9.2bn Saad litigation. This is the longest running trial and most high value case ever litigated in the Cayman Islands Grand Court. William leads the firm’s Londo ...

William Peake is a London based partner and frequently spends time in our Cayman Islands office. He regularly advises banks and investment vehicles and their liquidators, shareholders, directors and associated individuals in relation to disputes.

Prior to joining us, William gained broad litigation and insolvency experience at Maples and Calder, predominantly in the Cayman Islands. William is the lead partner acting for the official liquidators of a Cayman SPV in relation to the US$9.2bn Saad litigation. This is the longest running trial and most high value case ever litigated in the Cayman Islands Grand Court. William leads the firm’s London and Cayman teams working on the case, providing time sensitive advice to the London based office holder.

William is recommended in both Legal 500 and Chambers 2020 editions. He is also a regular contributor to the Offshore Litigation Blog and the Take 10 podcast.

William is recognised for his contentious restructuring and insolvency-focused practice in Cayman. Sources say: "He is brilliant - he has fabulous interpersonal skills and is a great team player." "He's very commercial in his views, anticipates the direction of a matter, makes very sensible ...

- Chambers and Partners, 2022