Department profile
Appleby

Investment Funds

Global Guide 2026 : Cayman Islands


Appleby

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About

Provided by Appleby

Our team advises on the structuring of all types of investment fund structures, investment management and co-investment arrangements, separate account mandates, across the spectrum of alternative asset classes - private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, real estate and infrastructure. We also advise established funds on their downstream transactional work and financing activities. We also provide advice on mergers and acquisitions of investment managers and changes to the domicile of investment funds, the listing of investment funds on a number of stock exchanges, and the repackaging of investment fund products.
Alerts to clients on the introduction of new regulations and changes to the law which affect their business are delivered regularly by our team.

Chambers Review

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Investment Funds - Cayman Islands

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Appleby is a significant player in the global investment funds space. The team in the Cayman Islands regularly advises on the formation of hedge, private equity and private credit funds, and is also increasingly active in the digital assets space. The law firm is active on regulatory and compliance work as well as fund structuring.

Strengths

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  • Appleby has skilled and available partners who listen and seek to solve problems in a practical and efficient manner.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal
  • The Appleby team provides excellent transparency on availability, timing and responsiveness.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Sailaja Alla
    Band 5Sailaja Alla

    Sailaja Alla

    Appleby's Cayman head of funds Sailaja Alla is particularly appreciated for her expertise in the formation of private equity and private credit funds, as well as funds investing in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
    • Sailaja Alla is absolutely amazing - a really responsive lawyer with great knowledge.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal
    • Sailaja Alla is our preferred business partner due to her skill, responsiveness and expertise.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Appleby (1)

Cayman Islands

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