Clients of Conyers‘ see it as being ’at the forefront of all regulatory and compliance developments‘, looking to the team for day-to-day advice, as well as in investigations by CIMA. The latter has been a recent growth area for the practice, particularly as regards its insurance sector client base. Cryptocurrency and fintech matters have been an area in which the firm's reputation has increased, receiving a number of referrals for regulatory advice in such. April 2024 partner appointment Róisín Liddy-Murphy leads the practice and is a specialist in regulatory advisory, investigations and disputes. Robert Lindley, the head of the firm's trusts and private client offering, is also a key contact here, and Derek Stenson is a senior contact for insurance matters. Sarah Howie, who was promoted to counsel in April 2024, is a reliable choice of counsel across CIMA licensing and registration, economic substance, data protection, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing; and the team strengthened in February 2024 with the hire of associate Wayne Flanagan.
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‘The team are friendly and approachable. They made complex legal matters easy to understand and were always available to answer my questions.’
‘We worked with Roisin Liddy-Murphy the most. She gave practical, commercially-focused advice.’
‘The regulatory and compliance team has a depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise in the insurance and reinsurance industry that is unmatched. They are solution oriented because they know the full depth and breadth of the Cayman and international regulatory and compliance requirements so well. They are at the forefront of all regulatory and compliance developments and helpfully explain them in a non legal-jargon easily comprehensive and applicable manner.’
‘They are solution-oriented, extremely responsive and always a pleasure to work with.’
‘Expertise in a very small industry of captive insurance gives Conyers the ability to be the experts in this field.’
‘Roisin Liddy Murphy is a pleasure to work with - very knowledgeable, always available to assist and very professional.’
‘The Conyers regulatory and compliance team are excellent. The advice they provided our bank was comprehensive and timely. It was a complex matter that required not only advice on a data subject access request but also nuanced issues regarding legal privilege. The team was very responsive and the advice received was very helpful.’
Key clients
- Conyers Trust Company (Cayman) Limited
- PwC (Cayman)
- RBC Dominion Securities Global Limited and RBC Private Counsel (USA). Inc.
- Blue Ocean Insurance Management Services Limited
Work highlights
Advised Blue Ocean on an application to the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority for an insurance management licence.
Advised PwC (Cayman) on compliance with the proceeds of crime law, AML regulations and AML guidance on a range of matters.
Advising Conyers Trust Company (Cayman) on a transfer of trusteeship and change of jurisdiction for a discretionary trust that was originally registered as a reporting financial institution for both CRS and FATCA purposes in the BVI.
Lawyers
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.
Practice head
Róisín Liddy-Murphy
Other key lawyers
Robert Lindley;