Joined by a distinguished group of speakers, including Justice Nick Segal of the Supreme Court of Bermuda, Justice David Doyle of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, and Madam Justice Linda Chan of the High Court of Hong Kong, 

 served as moderator for a panel discussion, titled “COMI Check: Is the Centre of Main Interest Still on Point?” at INSOL International’s offshore meeting on 17 March 2025.

A key aspect emphasised by the panel speakers was the importance of simplicity, clarity, and factual precision in legal practice. They provided several key takeaways, highlighting the necessity of focusing on essential points rather than trying to impress clients with exaggerated arguments. The panel noted that practitioners should reference fundamental legal authorities relevant to their cases, as crucial elements are often overlooked amid the rush of filings, and stressed the need for straightforward and concise legal documents minimising unnecessary arguments.

The panel also explored various jurisdictions' approaches to recognising foreign proceedings and application of the principle of "modified universalism" as established by the Privy Council in 

Singularis Holdings Limited (Appellant) v PricewaterhouseCoopers (Respondent)

A special thank you to INSOL International and all participants for a terrific event!

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