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Stuarts Humphries

Investment Funds

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Fund Launch Services

Our Investment Funds Team advises managers on the set-up and establishment of a broad range of investment funds in Cayman, including hedge funds, real estate funds and private equity funds. Our specialist expertise covers legal advice on the structuring of the fund vehicle itself including:

  • Development of the fund legal structure and formation issues of the fund vehicles including multi-class/series funds and master/feeder funds
  • Liaison and coordination with legal counsel and regulators
  • Obtaining regulatory approvals
  • Advising clients who utilise a wide variety of investment strategies
  • Listing investment funds on the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange ("CSX")

Distressed Funds Services

Our Distressed Funds Team has been instructed in connection with many of the largest fund insolvency events in the Cayman Islands and the services offered include:

  • Advising funds and their directors on winding down or restructuring funds' affairs and the use of side pockets
  • Advising on the deregistration and liquidation of a broad range of investment funds
  • Advising on disputes between funds and investors on subscription terms and the interpretation of side letters
  • Acting for funds and service providers on NAV mis-pricing cases, claims against directors and audit negligence disputes
  • Acting for leverage providers and counter-parties to distressed funds

Stuarts is a recognised listing agent for the Cayman Stock Exchange and  is regularly involved in the listing of mutual funds.

Clients (7)

  • Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management
  • Lion Capital LLP
  • Guggenheim Investments
  • 3G Capital Inc.
  • Tricadia Capital Management, LLC
  • Banco Bradesco S.A.
  • Mariner Investment Group, LLC

Industries (10)

  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities
  • Investment Funds

Chambers Review

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Investment Funds - Cayman Islands

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Stuarts Humphries is a well-established Cayman law firm which is known for its extensive experience advising on a wide variety of investment funds. This includes mutual funds, private equity and hedge funds as well as funds focused on digital assets. The team provides comprehensive support on fund establishment, structuring and restructuring, as well as regulatory and compliance issues.
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Strengths

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  • The Stuarts Humphries team's readiness to help, even on short notice, and its ability to offer clear, actionable advice on complex cross-border matters truly set the firm apart.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • Its lawyers are very professional, quick to respond and they understand the nature of our problems, providing timely solutions.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • Stuarts Humphries is the most responsive Cayman law firm I work with; the client service is consistently impressive.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • Stuarts Humphries stands out for its deep specialisation in Cayman Islands investment fund structuring, its practical regulatory insight and highly responsive client service.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Chris Humphries
    Chris Humphries

    Chris Humphries

    Chris Humphries is well liked by onshore lawyers and his clients in the asset management industry. He advises on fund formation and restructuring as well as an array of transactional and regulatory matters. He remains active on client work in addition to his responsibilities as managing director of Stuarts Humphries.

    • Chris is always ready to help. He provides a high level of service.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Chris Humphries is a great all-rounder and is good with complex problems.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Chris Humphries' commercial focus and strong technical grasp streamlines complex regulatory nuances into clear steps. We trust his leadership at every stage.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Chris Humphries is one of the most reliable and pragmatic Cayman lawyers I've worked with. He provides exceptional responsiveness and quality.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal
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