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FinTech Legal - Cayman Islands
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What the Team is Known For

Appleby supports leading technology companies and start-ups, and its lawyers have considerable expertise in matters concerning digital assets, blockchain and FinTech applications. In the Cayman Islands, the firm handles fund formations, legal entity/group structuring, and general corporate and regulatory matters for crypto companies, FinTech investment and venture funds, investment management and trading platforms, technology companies and institutional investors.

Strengths

"They consider the broader context and are always available around the clock. Appleby's ability to deliver creative solutions is a key distinguishing factor."

"Appleby's global presence, coupled with deep local knowledge, enables them to offer comprehensive legal advice that meets international standards while addressing Cayman-specific regional nuances."

"Appleby has deep knowledge of the fledgling digital assets space, and related activities within the context of meeting regulatory requirements, as well as industry best practices."

Work Highlights

Appleby Cayman counselled Black Spade Acquisition Co. on its business combination with VinFast, one of the largest special purpose acquisition company mergers in history.

Notable Practitioners

Peter Colegate is the global head of Appleby's technology and innovation group. He advises on privacy and data protection matters and also has experience on blockchain matters. He is a founding member of the Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands. "Peter Colegate delivers exceptional client service, offering tailored and timely support. His legal expertise is highly sophisticated, enabling him to handle complex issues with ease." "Peter is a pleasure to work with; he's knowledgeable, responsive, and proactive." "Despite being from a digital assets and crypto background, Peter has a unique understanding of how that intersects with traditional law and financial structuring."

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