Jersey-based independent offshore litigation and dispute resolution firm, Baker & Partners, has opened an office in the Cayman Islands.

The new offering will be led by Cayman lawyer Robert Jones, who will take on the role of managing director.

Originally admitted to the bar in England & Wales in 1990, Mr Jones has been admitted to practice in Cayman since 1998. He established his own commercial litigation and dispute resolution firm in 2012, regularly appearing before the Islands’ Grand Court and Court of Appeal.

Mr Jones is currently chair of the Cayman Islands Labour Tribunal and Chair of the Disci...