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Conyers

Financial Services: Regulatory

Global Guide 2026 : Cayman Islands

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Count on us to provide calm, authoritative guidance on all your Cayman Islands regulatory and risk management requirements. We can help you with everything from proactive guidance, insight into regulatory developments and dealing with regulatory bodies to advising on investigations and providing robust representation where litigation arises.

As the regulatory environment continues to tighten and become more complex and with stronger enforcement by regulators, your dedicated Conyers Regulatory & Risk Advisory team can assist you with our comprehensive advisory and litigation capability. We aim to support our clients at all points of contact involving regulation, from advising on policy and compliance through to counselling on investigations, should that be necessary, and representing you in disputes with the regulatory authorities.

Our Regulatory & Risk Advisory team comprises lawyers who have extensive expertise in both corporate law and litigation, offering you an overarching perspective on regulation and providing peace of mind in what can often be highly fraught situations. Our team is headed by experienced litigator and regulatory specialist Róisín Liddy-Murphy.

We have specialist expertise in and knowledge of the regulatory environment in many key sectors, including insurance, funds, trusts and private clients.

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Financial Services: Regulatory - Cayman Islands

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Conyers has a strong regulatory team which is recognised for its skills in advising on matters relevant to trusts. The law firm also fields an impressive Cayman insurance group which is regarded as a standout for regulatory issues in this arena. Conyers' broader practice sees it counsel clients on FATCA regulatory matters in Cayman and the BVI, as well as providing guidance on insurance regulations and AML legislation. In addition, the department assists with beneficial ownership, sanctions and data protection mandates. The team is further experienced in addressing regulatory requirements relating to decentralised autonomous organisations and virtual asset service providers.

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Work Highlights

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  • Conyers advised PwC Cayman on compliance with the Proceeds of Crime Act and on its CIMA reporting requirements.

Strengths

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  • The team is accessible, proactive and reliable, often anticipating our needs before they are articulated.

    Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • Conyers consistently tailors its advice to align with our overall strategic objectives, demonstrating an understanding that goes beyond legal considerations.

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  • Conyers is highly responsive and always communicates clearly when it comes to timelines.

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  • The Conyers team is fantastic and hits the nail on the head every time.

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  • Throughout the process, the Conyers team has the expertise and excellent interdisciplinary knowledge required to successfully handle complex and sophisticated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Derek Stenson
    Derek Stenson

    Derek Stenson

    Derek Stenson heads Conyers' insurance and reinsurance team. In this role he regularly counsels insurance companies on regulatory issues pertaining to licensing and data protection.

    • Derek Stenson stands out for his deep and longstanding expertise across both offshore and onshore jurisdictions, which brings exceptional strategic value to our matters.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Derek Stenson remains highly approachable and hands-on, ensuring matters are handled with care, urgency and a clear commercial focus.

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    • Derek offers regulatory insight that few others can match, providing advice that reflects both current expectations and future direction.

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  • Róisín Liddy-Murphy
    Róisín Liddy-Murphy

    Róisín Liddy-Murphy

    Róisín Liddy-Murphy is head of Conyers' regulatory and risk advisory practice. She advises clients on a range of regulatory work, including FATCA, beneficial ownership and anti-money laundering issues, as well as data protection and cybersecurity matters.

    • Róisín is helpful and goes outside the realm of standard regulatory matters.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • When discussing regulatory matters, Róisín is great at breaking down the issues and providing comprehensive advice.

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    • Róisín is absolutely at the top of her game. She has her finger on the pulse and provides great technical advice through various publications and speaking events.

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    • Róisín Liddy-Murphy is great to work with and is a real industry expert in her field.

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  • Sarah Howie
    Sarah Howie

    Sarah Howie

    Sarah Howie is highlighted by several sources as a rising star in the Cayman FSR arena. Her work covers a variety of matters, including guidance on data protection and AML, as well as licensing. She is often active on behalf of insurance clients.

    • Sarah Howie is responsive, collaborative and increasingly plays a key role in supporting the team’s broader capabilities in future-facing areas.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Sarah Howie brings a thoughtful and diligent perspective to her work, combining a solid understanding of the regulatory landscape with a genuine curiosity about new and evolving technologies.

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    • Her growth mind set and adaptability make her a valuable part of the team.

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    • She is tremendously helpful and just the voice of calm and reason. Her advice and work is just stellar; I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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