Barry McEwan > Ogier > Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands > Lawyer Profile
Ogier Offices
89 NEXUS WAY
CAMANA BAY
GRAND CAYMAN KY1-9007
Cayman Islands
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Barry McEwan
Work Department
Counsel Corporate
Position
Counsel
Career
Barry is part of Ogier’s multi-disciplinary Private Equity team. He specialises in fund formation and capital raising, advising on and forming co-investment vehicles, AIVs and parallel funds, side letter negotiation, advising on ongoing fund operation including regulatory compliance, establishing and advising management and advisory structures including GPs, special limited partners, carry vehicles, advice in relation to economic substance, LP advisory services and advising on term extensions, wind-down and termination.
Barry joined Ogier in 2018 from another leading international law firm in the Cayman Islands. He previously worked at Clifford Chance in London. During his time at Clifford Chance, Barry completed secondments to the Singapore office and Deutsche Bank.
Admitted in:
2014 – Cayman Islands
2009 – England and Wales (non-practising)
Memberships
He is a member of the Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association.
Education
Barry graduated from the University of Oxford with first class honours and completed his Diploma in Legal Practice at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice.
Lawyer Rankings
Cayman Islands > Investment funds
(Rising stars)At Ogier, the ‘fast, intelligent, business-driven team‘ counts hedge, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, energy, credit, debt, venture capital, and crypto funds among its regular clients. The group is praised for its ability to ‘effectively address complex and challenging issues‘, utilising the strength of the firm’s corporate, finance, private wealth and litigation departments. James Bergstrom acts as the global head of the investment funds practice, with Nick Rogers leading on private equity work, and Giorgio Subiotto overseeing the Latin America-focused offering alongside Tim Cone. Joanne Huckle is the name to note for regulatory issues, while Justin Savage is a key contact for corporate governance and operation matters. Emma Sutherland is noted for the breadth of her practice. Counsel Barry McEwan and managing associate Gemma Cowan are likewise recommended.