Our team at Samson Law are fearless in protecting our clients’ interests. We are at the forefront of criminal defence work, with over 35 years’ experience practising Criminal law. We are constantly deploying ground breaking legal, human rights and public interest arguments and scientific evidence on behalf of our clients. Our approach to criminal defence has resulted in Samson law successfully shaping some of the most celebrated cases in recent history.
Our lawyers frequently defend in the most serious and high profile cases. We are experienced at managing and advising on the media publicity these cases often attract, which can be one of the most distressing aspects of being prosecuted. Of course, we also act in cases where there is no publicity, but where the issues and potential consequences for our clients are equally serious. In all our cases we are aware of the personal strain that can be involved.
We are used to facing the most formidable and best resourced prosecution agencies, including the Royal Cayman Islands Police, Th Department of Immigration, Customs enforcement and the Director of Public Prosecutions. We have the experience and skills to match these prosecutors, and we believe that they respect and acknowledge Samson Law’s expertise when we represent any defendant.
We work with the best experts in the UK and USA in order to ensure that the most compelling and reliable expert evidence is obtained to support our clients’ cases. We instruct highly skilled external counsel because we believe in briefing the best person for the job and our experience ensures we are able to identify that person. Where necessary, we adopt a multi-jurisdictional approach using our links with lawyers in other countries.
We offer advice and representation throughout all stages of criminal investigations and proceedings – before arrest, at the police station, before charges are brought and during court proceedings in the Summary Court, Grand Court and Higher Courts. We specialise in defending in all kinds of criminal cases, including :
Divorce is the legal process in which one party (the petitioner) issues a divorce petition for a decree of dissolution of the marriage, against the respondent, seeking an order from the Grand Court to bring the marriage to an end.
To fall within the jurisdiction of the Cayman Islands, one of the parties must have been domiciled within the Cayman Islands for at least one year immediately prior to the commencement of the divorce proceedings.
The Cayman Islands is yet to follow other jurisdictions in allowing a ‘non-fault’ divorce. Therefore, for a divorce to be granted, the petitioner must be able to satisfy the Court that one of the following grounds apply:-
Their spouse has committed adultery, and the petitioner finds it intolerable to continue to live with them.
Once the matter is before the Court, matters of Ancillary Relief and any arrangements in relation to any Children will usually be determined at the same time.
The Family Law team at Samson Law are able to provide advice and representation in respect of all such matters.
Civil litigation is the legal process of resolving a dispute between two or more parties through the court system. Civil litigation is used to resolve a wide range of disputes, including Contract disputes, Property disputes and Business disputes.
Civil litigation can be a complex and time-consuming process, but it can be the only way to resolve certain disputes.
If a plaintiff is successful in their civil action, the court may order the defendant to pay damages to the plaintiff by way of compensation for any financial loss. Where a plaintiff succeeded, that party will usually be entitled to an order providing for the payment of any legal costs incurred in that action.
The Civil Litigation Law team at Samson Law are able to provide advice and representation in respect of all such matters be that where you wish to make a claim or are defending a claim brought against you.
We regularly advise on a range of offences under the Immigration Law, if we are often able to resolve matters without Court proceedings by liaising with the relevant authorities and addressing matters Administratively.
If you are contacted due to failing to comply with work permit rules and regulations, or pension and health provisions, please contact one of our experienced attorneys to assist you.
Where a road traffic accident or collision occurs that is the result, either partially or completely, of the negligence of another party, we can bring a claim for damages on your behalf for personal injury. Additionally, you may be able to claim for the cost of any repairs or the replacement of your damaged vehicle, damages for loss of use of your damaged vehicle and even loss of earnings if you have been unable to work due to the collision.
We will secure medio-legal reports on your behalf to fully assess and report upon the extent of your accident-related injuries and we can arrange rehabilitation treatment (with no upfront cost to you) to ensure that you can return to pre-accident health as soon as possible.
The litigation team at Samson Law additionally accept Defendant instructions from liability insurers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. Our forensic approach to managing such claims ensures the capture of fraudulent and exaggerated claims and ensures that matters are repudiated where claims have been brought based on disputed facts or an incorrect analysis of the law.
Our team of dynamic and skilled lawyers appear daily in all Courts. We represent people from the Summary Court to the Privy Council. We are there every step of the way advising on the strength of the evidence, any possible plea, any outstanding evidence, preparing a defense case, instructing experts and any possible sentence.
We pride ourselves in having exceptional client care and fearlessly representing those who instruct us.
If you need any advice, regardless of the stage of the proceedings your case it at, please contact us for an initial consultation.
