About

At Samson Law, we are fearless advocates for our clients and relentless in the pursuit of justice. We provide strategic, effective, and results-focused legal representation across a broad range of matters.

With over 50 years of experience, the firm has built a formidable reputation for handling complex and challenging cases. Our lawyers have been at the forefront of landmark proceedings, advancing innovative legal arguments, leveraging human rights principles and public interest considerations by using scientific and expert evidence in the defence of our clients.

Through this approach, Samson Law has helped to shape the legal landscape of the Cayman Islands and has been instrumental in achieving outcomes in some of the jurisdiction’s most significant cases.

Alongside our highly established Criminal practice, Samson Law has a dedicated Civil Department providing advice and representation to individuals, families and businesses across a broad range of civil and family matters. Whether a client has suffered an injury, is involved in a contractual or financial dispute, requires assistance with an estate or will, or is navigating a difficult family matter, our focus is on providing practical, strategic and solution oriented legal advice tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Our Civil department advises and represents clients in a wide range of contentious and non contentious matters, including:

• Personal Injury – representing individuals on both sides of civil disputes. Whether you have suffered an injury or loss as a result of accidents or having contributed to an accident. Our team also assists in representing clients in negligence or other wrongful acts;
• Contractual Disputes – advising individuals and businesses in relation to breaches of contract, contractual rights and obligations and disputes arising from commercial and private agreements;
• Debt Recovery – assisting individuals and businesses with the recovery of outstanding debts and pursuing appropriate court proceedings whenever necessary;
• Wills & Estate Planning preparing wills and providing advice to clients seeking to put their personal and financial affairs in order;
• Estate & Probate Matters – assisting executors, administrators, beneficiaries and families with probate, administration and other issues arising in relation to estates; and
• Family Law – providing empathetic and practical advice as well as experienced representation in divorce and family proceedings including custody and child maintenance disputes, financial settlement applications and child removal applications, including applications under the Hague Convention.

We recognize that civil disputes and family matters can have significant financial and personal consequences. Our lawyers work closely with clients from the outset to understand their objectives, assess the available options and develop a strategy aimed at achieving the most effective form of resolution. Where court proceedings are necessary, we provide robust representation and guide our clients through each stage of the litigation process.

Criminal Defence

Our lawyers frequently defend clients in the most serious and high-profile criminal cases. We provide pre-charge investigation advice and represent clients from arrest until the conclusion of the matter. We are experienced in managing and advising on the media attention that such cases can attract, which can be one of the most distressing aspects of being investigated or prosecuted.

In every matter, we remain conscious of the considerable personal and emotional strain that criminal proceedings can place on our clients, businesses and their families.

We are accustomed to facing highly experienced and well-resourced prosecution and enforcement agencies, including the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS), Customs and Border Control, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, CIMA and other regulatory bodies. Our experience, preparation and advocacy enable us to meet those agencies on equal terms and vigorously protect our clients’ interests.

Where a case requires specialist evidence, we work with leading experts in the United Kingdom, United States and elsewhere to ensure that compelling and reliable expert evidence is available to support our clients’ cases. We instruct highly skilled external counsel where and when appropriate, selecting the advocate best suited to the particular circumstances of the case. Where matters extend beyond the Cayman Islands, we are able to adopt a multi-jurisdictional approach through our relationships with lawyers and professionals in other jurisdictions.

We provide advice and representation throughout every stage of a criminal investigation or prosecution – from advice before arrest and representation at the police station, through to charging decisions and court proceedings in the Summary Court, Grand Court and appellate courts.

Our criminal defence practice includes:

• Fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering allegations;
• Extradition;
• Homicide, including murder and manslaughter;
• Corporate manslaughter;
• Assault and other offences against the person;
• Sexual offences, including historic allegations;
• Fraud, Restraint, confiscation and proceeds of crime proceedings;
• Professional and regulatory matters; and
• Criminal contempt.

A Firm Focused on Protecting Your Interests

When legal issues arise, having the right representation can make all the difference. Samson Law advises and represents clients across a range of matters, including criminal defence, civil litigation, debt recovery, estate administration, wills and estate planning and family law.

We offer practical guidance, strategic representation, and a steadfast commitment to securing the best possible outcome for our clients. From initial consultation to final resolution, you can expect clear communication, thorough preparation, prompt service, and vigorous advocacy every step of the way.