Mr Richard Spencer > Campbells > Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands > Lawyer Profile

Campbells is regularly engaged by various fintech, proptech, insurance, and e-commerce companies for assistance with the full scope of transactional and advisory work. Practice head Alan Craig is a seasoned cross-border M&A adviser, while Simon Thomas specialises in venture capital related matters. Richard Spencer works with a mix of technology companies – both emerging and established – on a range of corporate and commercial matters, while the ‘tremendous‘ Charlie Pywell notably focuses on multi-jurisdictional deals and capital markets transactions. Damien Magee draws superlative praise from clients for his ‘proactive commercial approach‘ on M&A, joint ventures, and restructurings. Senior associate Kristy-Anne Leith is recommended for private M&A and joint ventures.

Roundly praised by clients for its ‘top-notch practical advice‘, Campbells is particularly well-versed in venture capital fund formations, ranging from technology and emerging economy-focused entities to fintech and crypto-asset funds. Practice chair Alan Craig advises various funds on a host of corporate and financing transactions, while Simon Thomas‘ expertise lies in the establishment of private equity funds and related investment vehicles. Richard Spencer, who heads up the firm’s fintech and blockchain practice, variously advises on the launch of crypto hedge funds and other tokenised investment fund products. Senior associate Jennifer Reilly is praised by clients for her ‘smart, responsive, and creative‘ approach to fund formation and restructuring matters, and fellow senior associate Aoife Tuohy is also recommended.

Chaired by highly experienced fund finance specialist Alan Craig, Campbells is regularly engaged on a broad array of banking, finance, and capital markets work, ranging from big-ticket listings to facility agreements, debt restructurings, and securities offerings. Richard Spencer‘s far-reaching capabilities are most notably concentrated in the technology sector, where he works with a mix of fast-growth and established companies on structuring and fundraising issues. Charlie Pywell routinely advises on debt finance and equity finance matters, while Damien Magee focuses on secured lending and asset finance work, specifically in the offshore and shipping sectors. Senior associate Jennifer Reilly is also recommended for shipping and aviation matters.