Specialist Isle of Man litigation practice, Gough Law, has announced the appointment of Chiva Arthurs to the position of Associate Advocate within the firm’s litigation team.
A graduate of the University of Manchester’s Manchester Business School with a BA first class in Management, Ms Arthurs gained a Graduate Diploma in Law from the Manchester Metropolitan University’s Law School in 2006, and completed the Bar Vocational Course with BPP in 2007, before being called to the Manx Bar in 2010. Whilst studying in Manchester, Ms Arthurs founded in 2002, and presided over, the Manchester Model United Nations Society which, by September 2008, enjoyed over 340 members.
Ms Arthurs began her legal career as a trainee advocate with M&P Legal in 2008 where, under supervision, she gained significant experience managing her own caseload of general litigation and employment work, as well as heavily assisting in the conduct of a successful appeal to the High Court. In 2010, Ms Arthurs was appointed as an advocate with Laurence Keenan Advocates and Solicitors where she was responsible for a heavy caseload which primarily focused on civil and commercial dispute resolution and litigation, many of which activities include high value tort and contract claims as well as breach of fiduciary duty, trust and undue influence claims.
Ms Arthurs joins Gough Law following a term with 188BET heading the legal and compliance team. There, she dealt with legal matters for the group including advising on regulatory, advertisement, anti-money laundering, bribery and fraud measures, of which latter subjects Ms Arthurs acted as head of training. During her time with 188BET, Ms Arthurs also obtained an International Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering and has gained specialist knowledge in this area. As Associate Advocate, Ms Arthurs will join senior members of Gough Law’s litigation team, including Director Charles Coleman and founder Alan Gough, ultimately taking cases on her own account.
Commenting on her appointment, Ms Arthurs said: “Gough Law has garnered a reputation as the Island’s best regarded litigation practice, with an extensive and high profile case history and wealth of industry commendations. Its team members are considered leaders in their respective fields and I can think of no better practice at which to further my own skills and experience. I am very much looking forward to my role as Associate Advocate, and would like to thank the firm for the opportunity.”
Also commenting on her appointment, Founding Director Alan Gough said: “During both her training and professional career, Chiva has proven herself a highly skilled and enthusiastic practitioner who would be an asset to any firm. We look forward to welcoming Chiva to the team and to supporting her throughout her development in our litigation practice.”
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