Counting family offices, trustees, and ultra-high net worth individuals on its client roster, Carey Olsen advises clients on asset transfers, inheritance structuring, and private investment structures. The practice is led by Bernadette Carey, who is knowledgeable of court applications surrounding private wealth as well as trust and estate disputes, while Graham Stoute is well-versed in estate administration and trust structuring. Katie Turney is a key contact for private clients on post litigation restructuring, while Sarah-Jane Hall handles trustee administration.
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- What sets the practice apart is its highly personal, discreet, and client-focused approach. Bernadette Carey is outstanding at understanding each client’s individual needs and has a natural ability to discuss sensitive private client matters with discretion, empathy, and clarity. Clients genuinely love working with her and value the trust and confidence she inspires. The team combines strong technical expertise with a practical, responsive approach, providing sophisticated advice without the formality or layers often associated with larger firms. Clients benefit from direct access to experienced lawyers who take the time to understand their circumstances and deliver tailored, commercially sensible solutions.
- The team is particularly effective on complex, high-value, and cross-border matters where sound judgment and strategic thinking are essential. Their advice is clear, considered, and practical, and they work very effectively alongside trustees, family offices, and international advisers. Carey Olsen is firmly among the leading firms in this area. What differentiates the practice is its ability to combine first-rate technical capability with a practical understanding of what clients and their advisers actually need to achieve.
- The team combines excellent technical expertise with a highly commercial and pragmatic approach. Partners are always available and provide clear, timely advice on complex private client matters. Compared with other offshore firms, the practice stands out for its responsiveness, understanding of fiduciary issues, and ability to coordinate effectively across multiple jurisdictions. We always benefit from experienced senior involvement throughout matters.
- The team is responsive, knowledgeable, and consistently delivers a high standard of service.
- The best private client team in Cayman. The quality of the team and service is sophisticated and classy.
- Carey Olsen has a superb team of very able litigators.
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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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
Bernadette Carey
Other key lawyers
Graham Stoute; Katie Turney; Sarah-Jane Hall