Michael Popkin

Partner

"His legal knowledge in BVI and Cayman Islands law is second to none"

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

Overview

Overview

I’m a Partner in our Litigation and Restructuring and Insolvency practice.

Before joining Mourant in 2022, I worked with Campbells in Hong Kong and the Cayman Islands for six years. Prior to that I practised for 14 years in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution department of Allens in Sydney, Australia and for 10 years with leading law firms in Bangkok, Thailand and Phnom Penh, Cambodia. During the course of my career I have worked on matters involving transactions in most jurisdictions in Asia.

I advise on all aspects of offshore disputes and distressed situations, including applications for urgent injunctive or other relief. I am particularly experienced in disputes relating to investment funds and significant financial transactions and disputes between stakeholders.

I regularly act for insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors and directors’ committees, fund managers and administrators, trustees, investors and major shareholders or beneficiaries.

Most of the matters that I work on are multi-jurisdictional in scope and I specialise in efficiently and effectively coordinating with legal and counsel teams across jurisdictions worldwide.

“A wealth of legal experience across the globe.”

Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025

“Michael Popkin is really easy to work with. He remains a calm presence in difficult situations.”

Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025

“Excellent.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2025

“Michael Popkin is highly energetic, very organised, well experienced, well versed, and always ready to meet client needs.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2025

“Standout”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2024

“Very quick to grasp the key issues.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2024

“[Able to] distil complex legal issues in simple terms and then to provide practical advice on the next steps.”

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2024

“His legal knowledge in BVI and Cayman Islands law is second to none. He is intelligent and proactive. What distinguishes him from other BVI/Cayman lawyers is that he can keep the big picture in mind and provide legal solutions that makes commercial sense… he is also extremely hardworking and is willing to always go an extra mile for the benefit of his client.”

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2023

“Provides excellent offshore bankruptcy and insolvency advice.”

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2021

Memberships

Hong Kong Law Society

Restructuring and Insolvency Faculty, Hong Kong Instituted of CPAs

International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL)

International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)

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