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Investment Funds - Cayman Islands

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ogier maintains a sizeable and highly regarded funds team in the Cayman Islands. The firm acts for a broad range of investment management clients and onshore law firms, including several hailing from Latin America. It is well versed in all aspects of fund structures, including their formation, launch and regulation, and the team is recommended for its proficiency in both open and closed-end funds, as well as hedge funds and venture capital fund formation and restructuring.

Work Highlights

  • Ogier acted for the fund management affiliates of leading Brazilian bank BTG Pactual on the structuring and launch of eleven Cayman Islands investment funds.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Bergstrom
1
James Bergstrom
1
Band 1
James Bergstrom has a wealth of experience in the investment fund space. He is a respected lawyer who maintains a well-established funds practice in the Cayman Islands. He is active in private equity fund formation as well as in providing regulatory support on funds matters.

James is an exceptional lawyer and has built an incredible practice in the Caymans. He helps us with all aspects of our business.

Giorgio Subiotto
2
Giorgio Subiotto
2
Band 2
Giorgio Subiotto heads the Latin America team. He is a well-known and highly experienced Cayman attorney who regularly assists with the launch, structuring and merger of private equity funds, in addition to advising on regulatory matters in the investment management space.

Giorgio has a sophisticated and almost-unique practice representing the Brazilian managers of Cayman Islands funds.

Giorgio is a true leader in the field.

Joanne Huckle
4
Joanne Huckle
4
Band 4
Joanne Huckle is highlighted in connection with open-ended and private equity funds, including in regard to fund launches. She has additional experience advising on regulatory matters pertinent to asset managers.

Jo Huckle is technically excellent and pragmatic at the same time. She is highly responsive and a pleasure to work with.

Jo Huckle is very good technically.

Bradley Kruger
5
Bradley Kruger
5
Band 5
Bradley Kruger is a seasoned lawyer who handles a broad range of investment fund mandates in addition to his responsibilities as head of the Cayman corporate team.

Bradley Kruger is a good lawyer who can always suggest alternative approaches and is very proactive and client-oriented.

Justin Savage
5
Justin Savage
5
Band 5

Justin Savage has a particular focus on hedge funds, assisting with launches as well as regulatory concerns. His recent work has also included mandates relating to the restructuring of private equity funds.

Justin Savage has a good name in the sector and is a good, popular lawyer.

Justin is extremely focused on our day-to-day requirements and very practical in how the work gets done and how he anticipates our needs.

Justin Savage is always reliable and accessible, whether directly or through his associates. His strengths include a practical and commercial approach, coupled with sound legal advice.

Tim Cone
5
Tim Cone
5
Band 5

Tim Cone is a key member of Ogier's Latin America practice, with specific experience acting for Brazilian asset managers. He is regularly called upon in connection with fund launches.

Tim is able to provide outstanding solutions and legal advice at a very fast pace. Cultural differences are no obstacle to him providing sharp, business-driven analysis.

Tim is a well-established partner with a strong level of service and responsiveness.

Emma Sutherland
U
Emma Sutherland
U
Up and Coming

Emma Sutherland provides guidance on a range of fund formation and fund regulatory issues, with experience acting for clients on debut launches. She handles matters relating to private equity, credit and real estate funds.

Natalie Bell
U
Natalie Bell
U
Up and Coming
Natalie Bell is an up-and-coming partner with experience advising on fund formation, fund finance and fund restructuring work as well as assisting with downstream transactions. Increasingly highlighted as a go-to figure in this space, she recently joined Ogier after leaving Collas Crill.

Natalie is a flexible, pro-business, creative and knowledgeable partner.

Natalie Bell is very professional and her work is high quality.

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Investment Funds

James Bergstrom
1
James Bergstrom
1
Band 1
Giorgio Subiotto
2
Giorgio Subiotto
2
Band 2
Joanne Huckle
4
Joanne Huckle
4
Band 4
Bradley Kruger
5
Bradley Kruger
5
Band 5
Justin Savage
5
Justin Savage
5
Band 5
Tim Cone
5
Tim Cone
5
Band 5
Emma Sutherland
U
Emma Sutherland
U
Up and Coming
Natalie Bell
U
Natalie Bell
U
Up and Coming