Global Guide 2026 : Cayman Islands
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Carey Olsen
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.
We are widely recognised for our expertise in both international and domestic cases, including investment fund, corporate, commercial and civil disputes, banking, financial services and trusts litigation, fraud and asset tracing claims, regulatory investigations, employment disputes and advisory work.
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.
Provided by Chambers
Carey Olsen is a solid offshore law firm with a strong disputes team in the Cayman Islands. This group is regularly highlighted for its handling of high-value insolvency and restructuring work as well as shareholder disputes and trust litigation. The team also frequently handles disputes in the financial services sector.
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Carey Olsen represented China Shanshui Cement in winding-up proceedings in the Cayman Islands.
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Carey Olsen is a tenacious law firm and is able to turn difficult situations around.
Carey Olsen’s team stands out for its ability to manage the most challenging and high-stakes mandates with clarity, strategic foresight and professionalism.
Carey Olsen consistently delivers high-quality, commercially focused legal support and I greatly value the team's insight and responsiveness.
Carey Olsen’s responsiveness and service levels are outstanding. The team is incredibly reliable, always quick to respond and proactive in keeping matters moving forward.
Provided by Chambers
Sam Dawson is a highly popular lawyer among his peers in the Cayman Islands. He is well known for his strengths in corporate fraud cases and restructuring and insolvency proceedings, as well as shareholder disputes. He heads Carey Olsen's dispute resolution practice in the jurisdiction.
Sam Dawson is an expert lawyer with appropriate experience.
What distinguishes Peter Sherwood is his strategic clarity and ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes with authority and precision.
Peter thinks outside the box in order to provide the most appropriate course of action. He is able to balance technically sound advice with strong commerciality.
Peter Sherwood brings an impressive combination of intellectual rigour, courtroom strength and commercial savviness to every matter.
Denis Olarou is increasingly active in lead roles on many standout cases. He handles an array of insolvency and fraud matters, with considerable experience acting for clients based in China and the Far East.
Denis Olarou is a very impressive lawyer.
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Provided by Carey Olsen
Mark Dowds
Chris Duncan
Nigel Smith
Bernadette Carey
Matthew Crawford
Graham Stoute
Jason Mbakwe
Jasmin Davies
Jan Golaszewski
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