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Within Corporate and commercial, Campbells is a third tier firm,

'Exceeding expectations', Campbells actively represents large corporations in international transactions. The team assisted in connection with the Cayman aspects of the merger of Wilmington Trust Corporation and M&T Bank Corporation. John Wolf is a member of the Financial Sector Legislation Reform Committee, which was established to ensure that Cayman Islands legislation remains at the forefront of the offshore jurisdictions.

Within Dispute resolution, Campbells is a second tier firm,

Rated by peers, Campbells acts for the local liquidation and restructuring departments of major accounting firms, and has been involved in numerous cross- border liquidations. The practice has particular experience in acting in litigation involving offshore hedge funds, and regularly acts in disputes over trust assets and general commercial litigation. Ross McDonough leads the bankruptcy/liquidation/restructuring group, and Shaun McCann leads insurance litigation matters. Alistair Walters and Guy Manning are also experienced practitioners.

Within Insurance/reinsurance , Campbells is a second tier firm,

Campbells's 'smart and business-oriented' Alan Craig is recognised as holding a leading position in the insurance/reinsurance sector in the Cayman Islands. Craig is involved in the formation, licensing and ongoing operation of captive insurance entities, as well as advising reinsurers established in or redomesticating to the Cayman Islands, assisting foreign insurers participating in the domestic market, and acting on insurance-related capital market products.

Within Investment funds, Campbells is a second tier firm,

Providing a 'North American style of service, with consistently fast response times', Campbells' funds team continues to grow and expand. Ian Dillon was promoted to partner in October 2010, and Marc Parrott joined the firm from King & Spalding in Dubai as a senior associate. Dillon is noted for his experience in investment and private equity fund formation, structuring matters and governance. The team's clients include investment managers and fund structures, administrators and services providers. The practice also acts as special counsel to fund directors, and has advised private and listed technology and start-up entities on listing and series financing requirements.

Within Legal market overview,

For some clients, Maples and Calder is 'without question the best law firm in the Cayman Islands', with international offshore practices Appleby, Conyers Dill & Pearman, Ogier Mourant Ozannes and Walkers all aggressively chasing. Campbells is, overall, the strongest of the local firms, with Solomon Harris also a serious contender.

Within Real estate , Campbells is a third tier firm,

Campbells handles the purchase, sale and development of real estate and related financing, both for individuals and corporations. The practice works with developers, financing institutions and commercial managers on the initial stages of purchasing land, the obtaining of planning permission and project financing, and the ultimate disposal of the property. Tony Pearson-Smith is a principal contact.