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Bedell Cristin

Real Estate

Global Guide 2026 : Cayman Islands

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Bedell Cristin

Rankings

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Real Estate - Cayman Islands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bedell Cristin maintains a highly regarded Cayman real estate practice which offers a broad range of services. This encompasses advice on real estate financing as well as the leasing and acquisition of property. The team has considerable expertise relating to commercial and residential properties and is also highly experienced in acting for high net worth individuals. The firm offers further experience in relation to regulatory real estate issues, including matters of legislative reform.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bedell Cristin acted for CIBC Bank in multiple residential and corporate real estate financings.

Strengths

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  • This firm is very commercially aware, as evidenced in their availability to clients and adherence to tight timelines. They also have a strong understanding of the business climate in Cayman.

    Real Estate respondentGlobal

  • They have always been able to solve the most difficult transactions.

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  • The service is excellent. They respond very quickly to emails.

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  • They are extremely responsive and manage client expectations well. Our experience with the team is nothing short of outstanding.

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  • Bedell Cristin and its lawyers put their clients at the centre of every transaction and communication. They provide consistently excellent service in a very timely manner.

    Real Estate respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ian Jamieson
    Ian Jamieson

    Ian Jamieson

    Ian Jamieson leads the Cayman real estate practice at Bedell Cristin. He is a well-known figure with noteworthy experience overseeing both real estate finance transactions and the acquisition of Cayman real estate assets. Clients greatly appreciate his guidance on an array of high-value residential and commercial developments.

    • His expertise and deep understanding of the law is invaluable. He displays exceptional professionalism, responsiveness and a proactive approach, ensuring clients are informed every step of the way.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • Ian is incredible to work with.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • Ian is among the most experienced and respected conveyancing attorneys in the Cayman Islands.

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  • Richard Parry
    Richard Parry

    Richard Parry

    Richard Parry offers a range of skills in both transactional and contentious real estate matters. He regularly counsels clients on high-value property acquisitions, with experience acting for hotel brands, industry associations and a variety of high-profile commercial clients.

    • Richard is open-minded, very articulate, very well versed in real estate and a good commercial decision-maker.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • Richard is a fantastic lawyer, with great knowledge, and who takes the necessary time to understand the question at hand, leading to the right answer from a legal and commercial perspective.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • I absolutely love working with Richard. He is very professional, responsive and knowledgeable.

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    • What truly sets Richard apart is his commercial awareness. He understands the broader vision and strategic drivers behind our decisions and aligns his guidance accordingly.

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  • Michael Sharvin
    Michael Sharvin

    Michael Sharvin

    Michael Sharvin has considerable experience advising high net worth individuals on residential property matters in the Cayman Islands. He also acts for developers as well as advising businesses on local property issues.

    • Michael is always available, ready to help and goes out of his way to answer any questions.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • His legal sophistication is evident in the way he handles complex matters with clarity and precision.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • What makes Michael stand out is that it is a personal service, he goes above and beyond. I know I get things done right and that he'll always be there if I pick up my phone.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • His approachable and solution-oriented mindset has made a significant difference in complex deals, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to any client seeking top-tier legal support.

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    • Michael is outstanding in every aspect of client service. He is highly responsive, thorough and consistently delivers advice that is both practical and strategically sound.

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