The Legal 500

Within Corporate and commercial, Conyers Dill & Pearman is a third tier firm,

Conyers Dill & Pearman saw an increase in asset finance work and steady growth in investment funds and private equity matters, as well an increase in insurance and reinsurance re-domicilings. The practice advised Credit Suisse on the sale of a loan secured against the assets of the developer of the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman. Directors Richard Finlay and Kevin Butler are rated. Gene DaCosta is also well regarded.

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Within Dispute resolution, Conyers Dill & Pearman is a third tier firm,

Conyers Dill & Pearman is 'practical, hardworking and knowledgeable'. The practice acted for a Russian Bank in respect of a $200m fraud claim being litigated in London and freezing orders sought in Cayman, BVI and Cyprus. Group head Nigel Meeson and counsel Fraser Hughes are 'top-flight lawyers'.

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Within Insurance/reinsurance, Conyers Dill & Pearman is a third tier firm,

Conyers Dill & Pearman advises on the formation and structuring of insurance and reinsurance companies - including captives - catastrophe bonds and insurance linked securities, insurance derivatives, securitisations using special purpose vehicles, re-domestications and insurance-related financial services. Litigation lawyers complement the insurance practice. Highlights included representing American International Group with respect to the sale of American Life Insurance Company's stock. Kevin Butler receives 'top-notch reviews'.

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Within Investment funds, tier 4

Conyers Dill & Pearman recently worked on a variety of hedge fund structures and has seen a steady increase in private equity and venture capital work. The team advised Neuberger Berman on the setting up of five new Cayman funds in 2011. Group head Richard Finlay, Gene DaCosta and Kevin Butler are key contacts.

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Within Real estate , Conyers Dill & Pearman is a third tier firm,

Conyers Dill & Pearman is 'extremely professional, thorough and incredibly knowledgeable: I have yet to have a negative experience'. The practice advises on complex financial arrangements for the construction, development and acquisition of major tourism and resort facilities; regularly assists vendors and purchasers of commercial and residential real estate in Cayman; and represents commercial landlords in relation to the development and leasing of commercial facilities. Richard Finlay is 'very professional and a great businessman'.

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Within Trusts/private client, Conyers Dill & Pearman is a second tier firm,

Conyers Dill & Pearman's recommended practitioner David Pytches is regularly instructed by prominent UK and US law firms to advise on private and commercial trust structuring matters, and has a particular focus on clients in the Middle East region. The practice recently assisted in implementing two trust structures to operate as tax efficient off-balance sheet vehicles. Bernadette Carey left for Colin Biggers & Paisley in Sydney.

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