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On 9 March 2015, the Grand Court handed down a decision in the Schroder case concerning an application made by a Cayman Islands trustee to set aside a transfer of assets from a Cayman Islands Employee Benefit Trust (the "Cayman EBT") to three Employee Retirement Benefit Fund Schemes ("EFRBS") governed by Jersey law.

Amendments providing greater certainty and clarity to Cayman trusts law reaffirm the Cayman Islands' position as a market leading jurisdiction for the establishment and administration of sophisticated trust arrangements.

The case of In the Matter of the F Charitable Trust [2017] JRC 142 concerned an exclusively charitable Jersey law trust (the Trust).

Acquiring artworks, antiques, and other collectibles is a common pastime of private clients, for reasons that can vary greatly from profit-making to maintaining cultural ties, or simply as a general reflection of their interests

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") has recently released a draft Statement of Guidance: Outsourcing All Regulated Entities (Excluding Regulated Mutual Funds) ("SOG") and Consultation Paper ("Paper").

In this year's edition, we explore key developments and emerging trends impacting trust and estate litigation in the Cayman Islands. From recent case law and practical insights on trust dispute resolution strategies.

Partner Anthony Partridge recently spoke at the STEP Cayman conference on effectively managing relationships with settlors. One of the recurring points of discussion

The Cayman Islands beneficial ownership regime (Regime) came into force on 1 July 2017.

Japanese institutional investors have been allocating increasing amounts to alternative asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, infrastructure and private debt...

Approved by the Legislative Assembly on March 8 2019, and gazetted on 15 May 2019, the Trusts (Amendment) Law 2019 (the "Amendment Law") amends the Trusts Law...

Conyers is pleased to have acted for the Settlor in a successful application to have the establishment of a Cayman Islands discretionary trust, the S Trust, set aside from its inception.

The recent boom of activity in global capital markets and in particular the rise in the use of SPACs in connection with IPOs has led to an increase in thorough pre-planning for those expecting a healthy exit...

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are enjoying something of a renaissance. Unlike the traditional private equity model

Exhibiting a dynamic attitude to its own development, the Cayman Islands is undoubtedly a jurisdiction of choice for private clients, writes Carey Olsen partner Bernadette Carey.

Questions marks are constantly raised over the performance of a trustee’s duties and whether the trustee in question has discharged its obligations in fulfilling those duties.

Japanese institutional investors are increasingly looking to Ireland for fund structuring solutions when seeking exposure to alternative assets in Europe such as private equity, infrastructure...

The Cayman Islands has long been a leading jurisdiction for wealth management, offering innovative structures that cater to the complex needs of high-net-worth individuals and families.

The Cayman Islands has recently seen the passing of a number of laws to improve the Island's regulatory framework in support of the international financial system's integrity.