Global Guide 2026 : Cayman Islands
Ranked Individual
Provided by Carey Olsen
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.
Provided by Chambers
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.
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Carey Olsen advised Cayman National Bank on a variety of secured real estate lending transactions.
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Their responsiveness and availability on calls is what I value - I know I can just pick up the phone and get a response very quickly.
They are a great team, a pleasure to work with. They're responsive, smart, creative and pragmatic. The experience of working with them is very good.
The property team at Carey Olsen is knowledgeable and makes us feel confident that we are in good hands. They are a very effective team that is highly regarded.
Provided by Chambers
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.
Real Estate
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Richard Sykes
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