About
Provided by Campbells
Campbells Blockchain & FinTech practice, led by partner Richard Spencer, is recognised as holding a leading position in the market. Over the last six years, the firm has advised many high profile and innovative clients, including cryptocurrency exchanges, layer-1 networks, token issuers and fund managers. our experts have a unique depth of experience and knowledge of appropriate Cayman Islands legal structures specific to Blockchain and FinTech businesses and crypto-focused investment funds (both private funds and mutual funds). Popular structures include those set up to facilitate Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs), DAO networks and platforms, crypto-focused investment strategies, series financing and capital market transactions (including IPOs) and complex corporate group structures for many of the household names in this space.
The firm is also actively involved in the development of Blockchain & FinTech legislation in the Cayman Islands. Richard Spencer was appointed as Chairman of the FinTech Subcommittee of the Cayman Islands Financial Services Legislative Committee in 2018 and continues in this role.
Chambers Review
Full-service offshore law firm Campbells has offices in the BVI, the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong. Campbells advises fund managers on corporate and regulatory matters, including the formation and operation of investment funds involving cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. The firm also assists crypto exchanges and token issuers.
Work Highlights
- Campbells advises Andreessen Horowitz, the venture capital fund, on Cayman Islands structuring and regulatory matters concerning its USD5 billion crypto asset investment strategy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Campbells is a top-rate firm with a deep understanding of international corporate structuring and FinTech compliance work."
"Campbells is my go-to Cayman Islands law firm for crypto clients."
"Campbells has been unmatched in their competence and efficiency of advice on extremely difficult areas of law."
"Campbells has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to navigate highly complex and complicated matters."
"Campbells is a top-rate firm with a deep understanding of international corporate structuring and FinTech compliance work."
"Campbells is my go-to Cayman Islands law firm for crypto clients."
"Campbells has been unmatched in their competence and efficiency of advice on extremely difficult areas of law."
"Campbells has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to navigate highly complex and complicated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Spencer is a corporate partner and head of the firm's FinTech practice. Spencer advises on the establishment, structuring and regulation of investment funds, including cryptocurrency and other digital asset funds.
"Richard is a great attorney with a deep awareness of the needs of his clients."
"Richard is not only an excellent lawyer but a wonderful person to work with, who is patient with clients and a true steward of their best interests."
"Richard is a highly knowledgeable attorney and a pleasure to work with."