Hector Robinson KC > Mourant > Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands > Lawyer Profile

Admired for its ‘excellent understanding of their area of expertise‘, the regulatory and compliance law team at Mourant is a robust choice for the range of financial regulation matters, assisting investment funds and fund managers, fund administrators and banking businesses both within and outside the Cayman Islands. Two lawyers jointly coordinate the practice: the ‘pragmatic and supportive‘ Sara Galletly, who is widely well regarded in the market, particularly for regulatory developments impacting fund, finance and corporate structures and regulated entities; and Catherine Pham, an investment funds specialist and leader of the wider corporate law practice. Litigation partner Hector Robinson KC is a contact to note in the contentious matters in this area, while Alastair Lagrange is the more junior lawyer to note.

Nicholas Fox heads the dispute resolution offering at Mourant, which has a strong track record in major litigation in Cayman, its core practice focusing on distressed fund disputes, commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring, contentious regulatory matters, and ITPC. Fox is a noted litigator in the jurisdiction and his recent work has included family business disputes, major liquidations, and contested winding up proceedings. Vastly experienced commercial litigator Peter Hayden is a further key contact, and ‘outstanding lawyer‘ Simon Dickson draws on his experience practicing on the islands since 2002. Another senior figure key to the department is Hector Robinson KC, and Jonathan Moffatt adds depth across commercial litigation, shareholder disputes and liquidations.