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Our lawyers combine a global perspective with deep local knowledge, drawing upon their individual experiences as attorneys at top onshore law firms and decades of collective expertise practising Cayman Islands law.

The team has been hand-picked to bring together leading specialists in investment funds, corporate and commercial, finance, insolvency, dispute resolution, trusts and local business licensing.

The office has grown rapidly since its launch in 2012, quickly establishing its credentials with leading onshore law firms and with both institutional and non-institutional clients in the Cayman Islands and internationally.

Our clients have become accustomed to a responsive, partner-led service that provides timely and high-quality legal advice, grounded in commercial reality.

We also have Cayman Islands-qualified lawyers in our Hong Kong and Singapore offices ensuring we are able to provide legal advice to our clients in Asia in their own time zones.

Chambers Review

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Corporate & Finance - Cayman Islands

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Carey Olsen has a robust corporate and finance offering, with well-regarded lawyers acting on the full gamut of M&A transactions, IPOs, debt issuances, joint ventures, corporate structuring and regulatory matters. The firm's finance group is especially active, assisting with acquisition, fund, real estate and asset finance. The firm represents an impressive number of global financial institutions and clients from a large variety of sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Carey Olsen acted for Visa on its merger with Pismo Holdings.

Strengths

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They are very helpful in explaining all the possibilities that exist regarding Cayman law.

Corporate & Finance respondent
Global

They consistently demonstrate high levels of service and quick responsiveness. They also show a strong commitment to cost-effectiveness and consistently deliver excellent value in their services.

Corporate & Finance respondent
Global

Carey Olsen are always responsive and quick to expedite matters. They are practical and pragmatic while also being thorough.

Corporate & Finance respondent
Global

They are efficient with their advice, prioritising long-term buy-in from clients over the short-term achievement of billing targets.

Corporate & Finance respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Nick Bullmore
2
Nick Bullmore
Head of Corporate & Finance
2
Band 2
Nick Bullmore is very experienced in financing, including fund finance work, in addition to advising on joint ventures, IPOs and M&A transactions. He currently serves as the firm's Cayman Islands managing partner.

Nick is incredibly knowledgeable on Cayman law and the operational workings of the jurisdiction.

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Alistair Russell
3
Alistair Russell
3
Band 3
Alistair Russell has a wide-ranging practice, touching on finance, compliance issues and venture capital funding. Of late, his work has had a particular emphasis on representing clients based in Latin America.

Alistair Russell has a good knowledge of Latin American markets and how to operate in that field.

He is a great lawyer who helps us out in all Cayman Islands-related matters and is very thoughtful when he has to explain how things work in Cayman.

Alistair Russell is very business-oriented and commercial. His business ethos carries through to the team. He is super-responsive and highly solutions-oriented, and understands client needs.

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Richard Munden
3
Richard Munden
3
Band 3
Richard Munden is particularly highly thought of for aircraft finance work, leveraging his past in-house experience at a well-known airline. In addition to fund and asset finance, he is also well versed in assisting blockchain and virtual asset service providers.
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Carey Olsen

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Corporate & Finance
Nick Bullmore
2
Nick Bullmore
Head of Corporate & Finance
2
Band 2
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Alistair Russell
3
Alistair Russell
3
Band 3
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Richard Munden
3
Richard Munden
3
Band 3
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Members

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Alistair Russell

Anthony McKenzie

Chris Duncan

Dylan Wiltermuth

Emily Cornhill

Evan Stitt

Hannah Diss

Henry Harford

James Webb

Jenna Willis

Kristina Ostertag

Nessa Flynn

Nick Bullmore

Nick Bullmore

Head of Department

Richard Sykes

Shane Westin

Trevor McCabe