Ian Jamieson > Bedell Cristin > Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands > Lawyer Profile

Bedell Cristin
53 MARKET STREET, UNIT 3211
CAMANA BAY, PO Box 1990
GRAND CAYMAN KY1-1104
Cayman Islands

Work Department

Real Estate

Position

Ian joined Bedell Cristin (formerly Solomon Harris) in 2008 and became a partner in 2012. Prior to this he worked for a number of onshore law firms, including Eversheds. He also worked for another leading offshore law firm in the BVI for four years where he focused on banking and corporate law as well as Caribbean property matters.

Ian’s main area of expertise is all types of real estate, with significant experience in hotel transactions. He is also highly experience in banking finance, conveyancing, development work and commercial and residential leasing.

Ranked in band 1 by Chambers and partners, Ian leads a highly efficient and client-focused team that was responsible for the largest real estate deal in the history of the Cayman Islands. The team has acted in six of the last eight major hotel transactions, including the first acquisition of a hotel in the Cayman Islands by a Japanese REIT.

Lawyer Rankings

Cayman Islands > Real estate

(Leading individuals)

Ian JamiesonBedell Cristin

Bedell Cristin fields a ‘very efficient and responsive real estate team’, which routinely advises major retail banks, high-net-worth investors and institutional lenders in Cayman on high-profile commercial and residential projects. Highly praised by clients for being a ‘fantastic attorney’, Ian Jamieson leads the real estate practice, handling multi-million dollar commercial and residential real estate deals with Michael Sharvin, whose focus spans commercial leasings, high-value residential and commercial acquisitions and disposals, and real estate financing work. Particularly active in property-related disputes, Richard Parry is also highly recommended. Immigration and residency specialist Daniel Altneu and associate Mellissa Thomas also add value to the team.