Global Guide 2026 : Cayman Islands
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Campbells
Our lawyers provide advice on the structuring, formation and launch of a wide range of investment funds including hedge funds, venture capital funds, private equity funds and ‘hybrid’ funds, which borrow concepts from some or all of the aforementioned industry sectors.
In the hedge fund sector, we have extensive expertise in advising managers on the investment funds regulatory regime in the Cayman Islands and on the various aspects of registration of funds with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. We regularly advise on the establishment of master-feeder structures, single entity multi-class funds and segregated portfolio company structures. We have a reputation for being at the forefront of emerging issues and working with advisors in other jurisdictions to devise cutting-edge responses.
Owing to our market-leading position in the venture capital fund formation market, our lawyers are particularly experienced in advising on venture capital fund formation, seed capital arrangements and the subsequent investment cycle including funds raising additional capital, engaging in downstream investments and fund restructurings. We are involved in the establishment and maintenance of fund vehicles for some of the world’s best known venture capital firms and regularly undertake investment/financing transactions related to their underlying entities, with a particular focus on investments in technology and investment in to Brazil, China and India.
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Campbells has a distinguished investment funds practice which is often highlighted for its particular expertise in venture capital matters, where it has a considerable market share. Lawyers within the team are also noted for their experience handling regulatory issues as well as blockchain and fintech fund structures.
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Campbells was Cayman counsel to Jungle Ventures on the launch of its fifth flagship fund.
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The team always promptly responds to enquiries and consistently provides high-quality service.
Campbells has a high level of expertise in structuring offshore investment fund structures for fund managers based in the USA and Asia.
Campbells knows the private fund market extremely well. The team is responsive, proactive and excellent to deal with.
Campbells is responsive, diligent and commercial in its work for clients.
The Campbells team has wide-ranging industry knowledge.
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Head of department Simon Thomas has wide-ranging experience in fund formation and regulatory matters, with especially notable expertise in private equity and venture capital funds. His recent activity includes advising funds and fund managers on digital asset and cryptocurrency matters.
Simon Thomas provides sound commercial guidance and has a clear understanding of the realities of the market.
Simon Thomas is very in tune to what is going on in the venture capital space.
Simon is a great partner and has deep insights into the industry and current legal trends.
Simon Thomas is a first-rate legal partner.
Richard Spencer is best-in-class when it comes to the intersection of digital assets and asset management
Richard Spencer has significant experience with establishing private fund structures for US-based managers, as well as expertise in the digital asset space.
Head of Investment Funds
Investment Funds
Provided by Campbells
Michelle Richie
Myfanwy Leggatt
Gina You
Richard Spencer
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