Campbells’ investment funds team advises on the structuring, formation and launch of a wide range of funds, including hedge, private equity, venture capital and hybrid structures, with particular strength in venture capital fund formation and lifecycle management. Head of team Simon Thomas is noted for advising on some of the largest Cayman venture capital funds, while Richard Spencer advises fund managers on a variety of asset classes, including digital assets and real estate. Michelle Richie is highly regarded for her expertise in distressed funds and restructurings, while Kristy-Anne Leith has a strong focus on digital assets and crypto-related funds. Myfanwy Leggatt has a particular focus on private equity and venture capital structures and the formation, ongoing operation and dissolution thereof.
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Testimonials
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'The attention to detail and the swiftness of turning requests have been impressive. They look out for additional risks and ways to work around issues we're having, and they're honest.’
‘Michelle Richie has been outstanding concerning our more complicated restructuring and SMA requests.'
‘Campbell's has been our offshore counsel for more than 8 years. They are one of the leading firms for our investment mandate in the Web3 ecosystem. They are efficient, accommodating, and have strong industry expertise.’
‘Richard Spencer has been our quarterback representing the firm for all of our needs, both through their Cayman Islands and BVI offices.’
‘The team has a high level of expertise in structuring funds in the Cayman Islands for fund managers based in the US and in Asia.’
- 'Richard Spencer has significant experience in setting up fund structures in the Cayman Islands for US managers.'
Key clients
- Tiger Global Management
- Addition
- Ribbit Capital
- Kaszek Ventures
- Aleph Ventures
- Jungle Ventures
- DCM Capital
- GSR Capital
Work highlights
Advised Jungle Ventures on the Cayman Islands aspects of the formation and launch of Jungle Ventures V LP, the fifth flagship fund raised by Jungle Ventures, one of Southeast Asia’s most significant venture capital firms.
Advised Valor Ventures, as Cayman Islands counsel, on their fifth fund, in relation to its structuring, formation, and fund raising.
Advised Rabbit Capital on the structuring and establishment of Ribbit Capital Y, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership, as part of Ribbit Capital’s latest venture capital fund series.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Myfanwy Leggatt
Practice head
Simon Thomas
Other key lawyers
Richard Spencer; Michelle Richie; Kristy-Anne Leith; Myfanwy Leggatt