Global Guide 2026 : Cayman Islands
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Collas Crill
The Real Estate team in Cayman Islands is led by Gina Berry. The team advises international and local financial institutions on complex security transactions and has secured highly-coveted panel positions as being preferred attorneys for most of the Class A Banks in the Cayman Islands.
The department also advises a wide range of private clients on complex real estate transactions between vendors and purchasers, as well as landlords and tenants; and has acted for the developers of a number of high-end properties in the Cayman Islands.
The team at Collas Crill has vast experience with drafting and coordinating the legal documentation required in high-end investment developments for raw land transformation and infrastructure. They are routinely involved in negotiations with government authorities with respect to acquisitions, commercial activities, licencing and all regulatory matters.
The department has worked extensively with attorneys from other jurisdictions including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Bahamas and Jamaica, amongst others.
Provided by Chambers
Leading Channel Islands law firm Collas Crill has a well-established presence in the Cayman Islands, where its real estate team is especially noted for its work overseeing residential property purchases on behalf of high net worth individuals. It is also well regarded for its advice on commercial real estate mandates, acting for developers and landlords, and it regularly acts as lenders' counsel on real estate financing matters.
Provided by Chambers
Collas Crill advised First Rock Real Estate Investments on the purchase of 16 commercial units and a communication tower located at Crown Square Plaza in central George Town.
Provided by Chambers
You can always reach out to them and they'll have the right answer; they are always accurate.
They are very good at handling complex deals with multiple parties.
They understand the practical realities of the market and tailor their advice to support sound business decisions.
Provided by Chambers
Gina Berry is a leading Cayman real estate lawyer who heads a strong team at Collas Crill. She is frequently sought out by developers and lenders for her expertise concerning high-end residential development projects and leasing transactions. She was appointed Cayman managing partner in July 2025.
Gina has a wealth of knowledge which gives us confidence in her ability to deliver quality work. She is also very personable and professional.
Gina has always been a pleasure to work with. She goes above and beyond to ensure that each matter is dealt with effectively and efficiently.
Gina and her team are thorough and detail-oriented. They work very cohesively with everyone involved, whether the financial institutions or the other lawyers, and are focused on getting the deal done.
Alistair Wade is developing a strong reputation among clients and fellow legal professionals. His recent work has seen him act for several high net worth individuals on the purchase of Cayman properties.
Alistair is a strong and experienced lawyer.
He is extremely proactive. He is dealing with a high volume of work and is on top of it all.
Head of Real Estate
Real Estate
Provided by Collas Crill
Alistair Wade
Alistair Wade
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