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Walkers

Financial Services: Regulatory

Global Guide 2026 : Cayman Islands

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We are internationally recognised as the largest and most established offshore Regulatory and Risk Advisory practice. We combine deep technical expertise with practical compliance training documentation, audits and other services. With dedicated financial regulatory lawyers in each of our 10 offices and decades of experience within regulators, global institutions, and leading law firms, we provide clients with a seamless, holistic approach to every regulatory challenge.

We are trusted by the world’s leading financial institutions, including banks, asset managers, broker-dealers, trading platforms, digital assets issuers and service providers, insurers; and payment service providers, for complex, high-value, multi-jurisdictional matters. From business setup and product launches to regulatory engagement, investigations, enforcement and remediation, we deliver tailored solutions that anticipate regulatory priorities and sensitivities. Our close work with policymakers and regulators, coupled with the insight of team members who have held senior positions within these bodies, ensures our clients benefit from unrivalled expertise and foresight in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

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Financial Services: Regulatory - Cayman Islands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Walkers has a long-established regulatory practice that is particularly highly regarded for its expertise in Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) compliance. This work covers guidance on licensing and registration in addition to AML advice. The law firm provides regulatory support to several leading private equity houses and trust companies, assisting with their preparation for strategic reviews and on-site CIMA inspections. The team is well versed in handling regulatory matters concerning data protection, virtual assets and cryptocurrency issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Walkers advised GoldenTree Asset Management on a range of regulatory matters, including on a cross-jurisdictional regulatory alignment initiative.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Walkers are market experts with an approach that is the right balance of legal and commercial.

    Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • The Walkers regulatory team is extremely responsive, knowledgeable and enjoyable to work with. As a client we feel extremely supported and safe in the knowledge that we are receiving the best advice.

    Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • The Walkers team has deep technical expertise and offers good, practical solutions.

    Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • Walkers takes complex regulations and puts them in a way we can understand and apply. The team keeps us current on changing regulations in Cayman.

    Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • Walkers' deep knowledge of the Cayman regulatory space and its experienced team sets it far apart.

    Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Lucy Frew
    Lucy Frew

    Lucy Frew

    Lucy Frew heads Walkers' global regulatory and risk advisory practice. She is highly sought after for her extensive experience assisting with regulatory impact assessments, as well as advising on compliance with AML regulations, sanctions, the OECD’s economic substance requirements and GDPR. Her clients include banks, insurers and asset managers, as well as fintech companies.

    • Lucy Frew is extremely impressive from a business and expertise standpoint. She instils confidence and I am reassured she has such an active role at the helm on the global senior-management level.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Lucy Frew is one of the top regulatory lawyers in Cayman and it is not difficult to see why. Her understanding of Cayman regulation is second to none.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Lucy is a trusted adviser. We think of her first on matters involving Cayman regulatory issues; she helps strategically as well as 'on the spot' when issues arise.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Lucy Frew's advice is commercial, clear and very thoughtfully constructed. She is a huge support to us as a business and an asset to the jurisdiction.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Lucy provides nuanced guidance and helps to contextualise how others in the market have approached implementation of complex regulatory requirements.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal
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  • Andrew Howarth
    Andrew Howarth

    Andrew Howarth

    Andrew Howarth is highly regarded for his expertise in dealing with a range of Cayman regulatory matters, including CIMA compliance, AML, economic substance matters and data protection. He acts for global investment institutions and several clients in the sphere of digital assets.

    • Andrew Howarth consistently demonstrates a high degree of commitment to client service.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Andrew Howarth is excellent, easy to get in touch with and always available and informed on what we do. He provides practical advice and is very responsive.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Andrew Howarth is a very thorough lawyer who provides clear and intelligent advice. His clear way of thinking and delivering communications is extremely helpful.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Andrew is a very talented and thoughtful adviser.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Andrew Howarth is always extremely knowledgeable, professional and responsive.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal
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  • Colm Dawson
    Colm Dawson

    Colm Dawson

    Colm Dawson is a seasoned regulatory practitioner, with extensive experience assisting banks and asset managers with AML investigations and sanctions compliance.

    • Colm Dawson picks up our calls on the first ring and always gives us great advice. He is an absolute pleasure to work with.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Colm Dawson is very helpful with AML questions.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal
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  • Juliana Tang
    Juliana Tang

    Juliana Tang

    Juliana Tang advises on an array of regulatory compliance mandates, including AML, economic substance and beneficial ownership matters. Her practice also involves giving regulatory advice in the trust space, as well as assisting with licence applications and CIMA inspections.

    • Juliana blends razor-sharp expertise with commercial savviness. Her leadership cuts through complexity with fearless clarity and bold strategy.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Juliana Tang is technically knowledgeable and her experience particularly shines in her ability to craft practical, business-oriented solutions.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Juliana Tang is truly exceptional - not only in the quality of her legal advice but also in the practicality of her guidance and strategic thinking.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Juliana Tang has an excellent understanding of local sanctions issues and is extremely helpful on complex and important matters.

      Financial Services: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • She owns every challenge thrown her way, delivering knockout results with unwavering confidence and, to top it off, she’s always an absolute pleasure to deal with.

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