Rocco Cecere is an experienced offshore commercial litigator, specialising in shareholder disputes, international insolvency and restructuring, and investment fund disputes. He leads the Cayman Islands litigation team and has extensive experience conducting complex cross-border litigation, often involving fraud and asset tracing.
Cecere leads Collas Crill's market-leading s.238 merger appraisal team and is a highly sought after and trusted advisor to shareholders in merger appraisal disputes. His clients include some of the world's leading investment managers and institutional shareholders.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2027 Lawdragon 100 Leading Cayman Lawyers | 2027 | Commercial Litigation, International Insolvency |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Cayman Lawyers | 2026 | Commercial Litigation, International Insolvency |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 100 Leading Cayman Lawyers | 2025 | Commercial Litigation, International Insolvency |
Cecere has unparalleled experience and expertise in merger appraisal litigation and has acted for shareholders in most of the major cases, including 51job, Inc., New Frontier Health Corporation, SINA Corporation, 58.com Limited, Changyou.com Ltd, eHi Car Services Ltd, Bitauto Holdings Limited, China Biologic Products Holdings, Inc., Nord Anglia Education, iKang Healthcare Group, Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd, Zhaopin Limited, and Kongzhong Corporation. He has also advised shareholders on numerous other Cayman Islands mergers which have not proceeded to litigation.
Cecere regularly advises shareholders of Cayman Islands companies on a range of matters including disputes against investment funds, derivative actions, and just and equitable winding ups involving minority oppression. Cecere also regularly acts as Cayman Islands counsel in respect of United States securities actions brought by shareholders against Cayman Islands companies.
In addition to his shareholder disputes practice, Cecere has a busy insolvency and commercial litigation practice. He acts for creditors, Cayman Islands liquidators and US SEC-appointed receivers.
Prior to joining Collas Crill in 2019, Cecere worked at another leading law firm in the Cayman Islands. Before this, he gained valuable practical investment fund experience acting as European Head of Legal Affairs for one of the world’s largest hedge fund service providers.