Investment Funds
Global Guide 2024 : Cayman Islands
Band 5
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
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 firm is also active on regulatory and compliance work as well as fund structuring.
Work Highlights
- Appleby advised Negev Capital Investments on the formation of a USD30 million fund investing in the healthcare and biotech sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Appleby is very responsive and on top of any matters they help with, consistently showing excellent judgement as well as creative and fast thinking."
"Appleby takes a commercial attitude to business and is willing to work with clients as they evolve."
"Appleby provides accurate, practical advice and timely responses."
"Appleby is very responsive and on top of any matters they help with, consistently showing excellent judgement as well as creative and fast thinking."
"Appleby takes a commercial attitude to business and is willing to work with clients as they evolve."
"Appleby provides accurate, practical advice and timely responses."
Notable Practitioners
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 a strong lawyer with excellent client relationship skills, and she explains things in a clear manner."
"Ms Alla is an excellent lawyer and is always quick to respond to any questions or issues."
"Sailaja is knowledgeable, responsive, reliable and great to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Appleby
Cayman Islands
Members
Provided by Appleby
Alexandra Low
Matt Mulry
Head of Department
Vance Power