1 Overview
1.1 What are the most common types of private equity
transactions in your jurisdiction? What is the current state of the
market for these transactions? Have you seen any changes in the
types of private equity transactions being implemented in the last
two to three years?
As the pre-eminent offshore jurisdiction for private equity fund
formation, private equity structures are established in the Cayman
Islands to accommodate a broad range of fund structures and
transactions, which commonly reflect the trends developed in the
US, Europe and Asia. While private equity fund establishment for
acquisition purposes and co-investment opportunities are most
common, Cayman Islands structures are becoming increasingly popular
for buy-outs and secondary transactions. Driven by strong
performance and resulting investor demand in the current market, we
are seeing new and bespoke products offered by fund managers,
including funds of one, managed accounts and direct
