Restructuring & Insolvency
Cayman Islands
20 August 2025
Campbells’ regulatory and compliance group has a broad practice spanning both contentious and non-contentious matters, and regularly engages with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority on issues across the banking and insurance sectors. The team is jointly led by Guy Manning, a seasoned advocate who has provided expert evidence on Cayman law to foreign courts; Simon Thomas, who specialises in the establishment of private equity funds and related investment vehicles; and Richard Spencer, who advises hedge fund managers and private equity firms on structuring, regulation, and ongoing fund operations.
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Testimonials
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‘This is a fantastic team that is easily accessible. They are very helpful in addressing contentious regulatory matters.'
The team has a depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in the industry. They work to understand our business, provide solutions, or offer a choice of solutions. They are very responsive to requests and deliver on a timely basis.’
- 'Paul Kennedy has been a great resource and support in relation to sanctions compliance, using his significant experience to propose practical solutions for our business.’
‘The Campbells team is collaborative and responsive. Their lawyers and support staff go above and beyond to ensure good service. They understand the nuances of the industry and our business. We have used the Campbell's team for many years and have never had anything other than exceptional service and advice.’
‘In this team, we work with Jeremy Durston. Jeremy is very attentive to us as his client. He has a comprehensive understanding of our business and the industry. His guidance is always thoughtful and relevant.’
Key clients
- Libyan Investment Authority
- Upper Brook Funds
- Kaiser Day Cannnaecuticals
- Cayman Islands Urgent Care Ltd
Work highlights
Represented our client on its appeal to the Grand Court in relation to CIMA’s decision notice with respect to Alpha Re Limited, a Cayman Islands-domiciled reinsurance entity, revoking its Class B insurer’s licence (Graham v Cayman Islands Monetary Authority).
Acting as counsel to Cayman Islands Urgent Care Ltd. T/A Doctors Express, Kaiser Day Cannaceuticals, Ltd., and Kaiser Day Pharmaceuticals, Ltd in relation to regulatory and enforcement action by the medical regulatory authorities, HM Customs and Excise, and the Police.
Acted as Cayman Islands counsel for the Libyan sovereign wealth fund and various frozen Cayman subsidiaries in contentious and non-contentious matters.
Practice head
Guy Manning; Simon Thomas; Richard Spencer
Other key lawyers
Paul Kennedy