About

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As a full-service law firm, our real estate lawyers work closely alongside the corporate, finance, disputes and trusts & private wealth teams to advise clients on a range of transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant, financing and secured lending, joint venture agreements as well as development, hospitality and infrastructure projects.

We act for a client base that includes the major developers and lenders as well as landlords, vendors, investors and purchasers. We advise on a broad range of commercial and residential real estate and development projects and combine technical expertise with a commercial approach.

In addition to the above we have developed a particular expertise in infrastructure and construction advice having advised on some of the largest and most complicated projects in Cayman.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Cayman Islands

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Carey Olsen is a growing force in the Cayman Islands real estate market. Its respected team offers deep experience in property and land acquisitions, as well as sales, leasing and development. It is also capable of advising on real estate finance matters, with frequent instructions on behalf of international and local Caymanian lenders in relation to both residential and commercial sites.

Work Highlights

  • Carey Olsen advised Cayman National Bank on a variety of secured real estate lending transactions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Sykes
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Band 2

Richard Sykes is a well-known figure who was previously in-house counsel with a major real estate developer prior to moving into private practice. He frequently assists clients with the development of hotels and residential properties, and has further experience advising banks on real estate lending mandates. His wider practice also encompasses infrastructure projects and various leasing mandates.

Richard has a lot of local real estate experience. That is his strength, alongside his responsiveness.

Richard Sykes is very knowledgeable and a good property lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Real Estate

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Richard Sykes
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Band 2

Members

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Harriet Mills