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Legislative amendments to the Cayman Islands' Trusts Law which were passed earlier this year have been pronounced to take effect from 14 June 2019.

Partner Morven McMillan continues her discussion on the application of the English Data Protection Act in the context of dispute between trustees and beneficiaries.

With increased activity in the alternative investment industry and the renowned flexibility of the Cayman Islands corporate framework, the role of the share trustee has re-emerged as a preferred solution...

All banks and trust companies (save for "private trust companies", "controlled subsidiaries" and trustees of "alternative financial instrument" trusts, as to which, ...

An overview of investment fund vehicles for high net worth individuals and their trustees.

There are other macro-economic issues too: the threat of conflict in Ukraine, elections in Brazil and France, and economic rumblings in China.

An overview of private client law and policy in the Cayman Islands.

On 22 August 2024, the Perpetuities (Amendment) Act, 2024 came into effect (the "Amendment"). The Amendment is a welcome enhancement to the Cayman Islands...

The Trusts (Amendment) Law, 2019 will come into force in the Cayman Islands on 14 June 2019.

In this article Ray Davern and Alex Way dispel some myths and highlight important points about testamentary dispositions of shares in companies incorporated or registered in the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands.

Clients should note new W-8BEN-E forms have been issued by the IRS. They make clear the circumstances surrounding which GIIN to use when dealing with trustee-documented trusts.

Morven McMillan discusses the latest amendments to the Trusts Amendment Law in the Cayman Islands.

Senior counsel Daisy Boulter also spoke on 'Resolving issues caused by problematic trusts and structural vulnerabilities with the assistance of the court' and associate Thea Maitland discussed 'Understanding...

Partner Morven McMillan discusses how technological developments and changing business practices have created a wealth of accessibility to personal information and analyses the effects on the protection of private client confidentiality

Cayman has long been at the cutting-edge of developments in international trusts law, cementing its place as a market-leading international financial centre and jurisdiction of choice for ultra-high net worth families.

South African trust law is based on the law of contract and particularly stipulatio alteri. This means the SA Trustee enters into an agreement with a settlor to hold trust assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries.

In this article, Richard Grasby considers the impact of transparency initiatives on Cayman Islands trust structures.