Priestleys > Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands > Firm Profile

Priestleys
PO BOX 30310
GRAND CAYMAN KY1-1202
Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands > Real estate Tier 3

Priestleys is notably active in high-quality real estate developments and transactions, including residential projects, luxury resort developments and real estate transactions involving cryptocurrencies. Founding partner Daniel Priestley is praised by clients for his 'outstanding customer service’; core workflows of his practice include handling major infrastructure projects in Cayman, such as port redevelopments, hospital projects, and retail and office developments. Noted for his ‘pragmatic’ attitude, Nick Hemus is the go-to choice for developers and has also advised cryptocurrency investors.

Practice head(s):

Daniel Priestley

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘I can always rely and trust the team at Priestleys to get the task completed in a prompt and professional manner.’

‘Nick Hemus is a very competent attorney and a pleasure to work with. He is commercial, intelligent, technically excellent and has a very good manner.’

‘The two individuals I work closely with are Daniel Priestly and Nick Hemus. They stand out as they are always professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive via telephone, text, or email. These two provide outstanding customer service and are very personable. I highly recommend both to all my clients, friends, and family.’

‘I have found Nick Hemus to be very helpful, collaborative and knowledgeable. Nick is very easy to deal with and has an excellent knowledge of the Cayman real estate market.’

‘The associates I have dealt with have been approachable and willing to take the extra time to ensure legal queries are communicated well.’

‘I have dealt with Nick Hemus – he has answered all my queries efficiently in a straightforward, easy to understand manner for someone who does not have a legal background.’

‘Nick Hemus is a pragmatic lawyer who is able to think outside of the box. He is capable of preparing bespoke documents that reflect the novelty of the deals he works on for our mutual clients. He is quick to respond and doesn’t shy away from a challenge.’

Key clients

CP Land Co, Ltd.

NWPR Group, Ltd.

Dolphin Point Developments Ltd

Cayman Enterprise City Ltd

Adare Holdings Ltd

Butterfield Bank (Cayman) Limited

Cayman National Bank Limited

Proven Bank (Cayman) Limited

Ocean Cabanas Ltd

Lyfestyle Holdings Ltd

90 North Church Street Ltd

Build (Cayman) Limited

City Services ‘Cayman’ Ltd

Heritage Holdings Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted for CP Land Co, Ltd on the closing out of a development and the sale of 74 canal-side units in the Seven Mile Beach corridor of Grand Cayman.
  • Advised NWPR Group, Ltd in respect of two new developments in West Bay, Grand Cayman.
  • Acted for cryptocurrency investors on the first three cryptocurrency real estate purchases in Cayman.

Cayman Islands > Dispute resolution Tier 5

Priestleys‘ dispute resolution practice is well versed in handling insolvency litigation and cross-border bankruptcy claims, and is a go-to name in the market for disputes involving the PRC and Hong Kong, and public law issues. Group head Guy Dilliway-Parry is an expert litigator in both domestic and international commercial disputes, shareholder litigation, multi-national trust disputes, and contractual disputes involving Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed companies. Associate Rachel Kelly‘s expertise is concentrated around high-value insolvency and banking disputes, where she acts on behalf of leading banks and financial institutions.

Practice head(s):

Guy Dilliway-Parry

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is made up of hardworking and technically savvy lawyers, under the leadership of Guy Dilliway-Parry. They have wide ranging expertise in a number of areas of work. They do the work quickly and efficiently.’

‘I work regularly with Guy Dilliway-Parry and he is an outstanding lawyer, technically very capable, statically sound with great client care skills.’

‘A strong team with reliable practitioners. An excellent referral option.’

‘Guy Dilliway-Parry is the standout partner. An solid and reliable adviser and advocate.’

‘Guy Dilliway-Parry – He is an ex barrister and a fantastic advocate. He is also a real strategic thinker and gets great results for his clients.’

‘This is a niche practice which combines considerable expertise with a personal approach, with an eye to providing a value-for-money service to its clients.’

‘Guy Dilliway-Parry is a seasoned litigator with considerable experience both of advocacy and court-craft, and expertise, especially in the fields of shareholder disputes and insolvency. He is also a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

Bronzelink Holdings Limited

Medical Protection Society

Mosaic Financial Ltd

Joint Official Liquidators – Income Collecting 1-3 Months T-Bills Mutual Fund

Royal Cayman Islands Police Association and Others

Caribbean Loss Adjusters

Sol Petroleum Cayman Ltd

Heritage Holding Ltd

RB440 Properties Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised EY Cayman and EY Bahamas as Joint Official Liquidators of Income Collecting 1-3 Months T-Bills Mutual Fund (In Official Liquidation).
  • Advised Bronzelink Holdings Limited in connection with a winding up petition issued against Global IP Cayman Limited.
  • Advised Royal Cayman Islands Police Association in respect of multiple applications including two judicial review applications against the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General of the Cayman Islands as well a successful appeal to the Privy Council in relation to an application for declarations of incompatibility of the Police Law and discrimination on the grounds of age contrary to the Bill of Rights of the Cayman Islands.