Carey Olsen > Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands > Firm Profile

‘Carey Olsen’s team are able to deliver effective and pragmatic advice whilst remaining conscious of the nuances of a globally recognised, offshore jurisdiction. With an excellent level of professionalism, their people maintain a friendly and approachable attitude which all in the industry can appreciate.’

‘Working closely with Sam Dawson and Nigel Smith, it is clear that they provide a high level of professionalism and expertise through which they are able to deliver high quality work and advice within short timelines.’

‘Denis Olarou is extremely responsive and provides clear, well-developed advice. Denis approaches disputes in a very practical manner and promotes commercial solutions, where appropriate, to difficult issues. He displays impressive expertise and knowledge of the offshore industry.’

‘Strong on trusts, trust law and trust structures and at the cutting edge of structuring.’

‘Chris Duncan is very responsive and excellent with clients and advising on complex structures and assets, with hands-on experience of crypto.’

‘They are professional, high energy, pleasant, approachable and overall excellent to deal with. It is really the people at Carey Olsen that distinguish the firm. Their client service culture is superior.’

‘Bernadette Carey is very responsive. Time is money and her response time makes a big difference. She spends time up front to understand the client needs, which reduces non-productive time later in the process. Able to ask tough questions in a very nice way. Intellectually curious and cares about the client experience as much as the quality of work being provided.’

‘Carey Olsen are a breath of fresh air. Innovative and highly commercial. Their team comprises like-minded individuals that implement a client driven approach.’

‘Bernadette Carey is superb to work with.’

‘The team works like a perfectly tuned piece of machinery, each member knows the work that they have to do and one does not have to chase them, work flows seamlessly. The team is used to working with very high profile clients and co-counsel so they always deliver the best work-product possible. The firm has many resources to be able to provide top-notch quality services.’

‘Each and every single member of the team is perfectly qualified to do the work at their respective level and position. Each one of them takes ownership of their assignments and follows up until completion.’

‘Working with Alistair Russell has been a delight, I’ve never encountered a partner that is so responsive and attentive. He takes the time to address each and every single one of our concerns and always provides excellent advice.’

‘The team are incredibly responsive and very calm under pressure.’

‘Jarrod Farley is extremely knowledgeable and very commercial.’

‘Jarrod Farley and Shane Westin have been providing us with great legal advice for many years, they’ve always been extremely professional, efficient and helpful.’

‘Top-notch responsiveness and market knowledge.’

‘Pleasant to work with, very knowledgeable of their areas of practice and efficient.’

‘Emily Cornhill is very responsive and detail-oriented.’

‘They work with many of our mutual start-up clients that are domiciled in the Cayman Islands and have deep experience and practicality in working with very early stage companies through late stage companies and are able to scale their offering accordingly.’

‘Extremely responsive; extremely business minded and practical; accessible and human; do not get hung up on impracticalities. Alistair Russell is the best Cayman Islands lawyer I have worked with. Highly recommended.’

‘The Carey Olsen brand stands out as a hallmark of quality in every jurisdiction in which it operates. It is a firm which attracts lawyers of the highest calibre. It has developed a dominant position in Hong Kong and Singapore, providing a gateway for litigation in the Cayman Islands, the BVI and Bermuda for clients from East Asia, particularly the PRC. Its global network, including an office in London, enables it to provide a truly 24/7 service, giving it the edge for time-critical case preparation.’

‘A compelling balance between legal excellence, commercial understanding, competitive and transparent pricing, and top-notch service.’

‘Absolutely amazing global coverage. First-rate firm.’

‘James Noble – head of litigation in Singapore – hugely knowledgeable and experienced, he provides clients who generally have previously not encountered Caribbean litigation with the reassurance that their cases are in the best possible hands.’

‘Richard Brown – in the London office, his extensive knowledge and experience of Caribbean litigation enables him to co-ordinate the most complex of cases to provide a seamless 24/7 service which is second to none.’

‘Jeremy Lightfoot – head of litigation in Hong Kong, an intellectual heavyweight whose urbane charm makes him a firm favourite with clients.’

‘Michael Padarin is technically excellent but also a very commercial lawyer. He is responsive and takes a no-nonsense approach to any matter – leading to useful practical results that are cost effective.’

‘I worked with Sheba Raza who is based in London but dual qualified and has helped us with BVI work. She is responsive and comes back very promptly.’

‘A credible and, often superior, challenger to the traditional Bermudian firms, Carey Olsen brings a City quality service with a focus on value.’

‘Carey Olsen have a great team. One of the most entrepreneurial and vibrant firms on the island. Their ability to harness young talent and nurture it is stand out.’