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Walkers

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : Cayman Islands

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FinTech Legal - Cayman Islands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Walkers advises international businesses on partnerships with, and investments in, FinTech enterprises, as well as assisting financial institutions and asset managers with their own FinTech projects. The team handles corporate matters and regulatory mandates. In the Cayman Islands, Walkers' lawyers have particularly notable expertise in cryptocurrency matters, including work for DeFi protocol operators, DAOs and NFT projects.
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Work Highlights

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  • Walkers advised Ripple on its USD1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road.

Strengths

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  • Walkers has a very deep bench of talent. They are pioneers in new crypto-related structures and on the regulatory side, they have a very well developed and sophisticated regulatory team.

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  • Walkers combines technical excellence with highly practical guidance, ensuring advice is not only legally sound but also commercially useful.

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  • The fact Walkers are on the forefront of legislative changes means they are aware of what is going to be commercially relevant to their clients ahead of being asked.

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  • Walkers not only provides clear legal guidance but also anticipates issues across jurisdictions, which has helped us navigate an evolving regulatory landscape with confidence.

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  • Walkers combines top-tier corporate law expertise with a forward-thinking approach to digital assets and compliance. They are consistently ahead of the curve.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lucy Frew
    Lucy Frew

    Lucy Frew

    Lucy Frew is a partner in Walkers' Cayman Islands office and heads the firm's global risk and advisory group. She has considerable expertise in financial regulatory and risk advisory matters, with a focus on FinTech and virtual assets.

    • Lucy Frew is the leading regulatory lawyer in the Caymans. She has a sophisticated understanding of the virtual asset industry and very, very deep experience in regulatory law.

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    • Lucy Frew's ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable solutions makes her a trusted adviser in fast-evolving digital and offshore markets.

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    • Lucy consistently frames her advice within the context of our business strategy and the broader industry landscape, enabling us to stay ahead of potential risks and opportunities.

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    • Lucy has been able to adapt to our requests and see a bigger picture. She doesn't complicate things for us, but rather provides actionable approaches to complex issues.

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    • Lucy is just in a category of one in terms of regulatory expertise, experience and commerciality. She is just phenomenal.

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  • Melissa Lim
    Melissa Lim

    Melissa Lim

    Melissa Lim is a partner in Walkers' Cayman Islands office and a member of its global investment funds group. She has considerable experience in a range of investment fund structures, including venture capital and cryptocurrency funds.

    • Melissa Lim is phenomenally bright and commercially astute. She is a fantastic problem-solver and a highly valued contributor to developments impacting the space.

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    • A legend in the Web3 space, Melissa is known for her strategic clarity and intellectual agility, delivering commercially sound solutions that anticipate market shifts and regulatory developments.

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    • Melissa's combination of terrific understanding of the web3 industry and tremendous legal background allows her to provide some of the top advice.

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    • Melissa's level of sophistication is evident in the way she navigates complex legal frameworks with ease, distilling them into actionable guidance that supports decision-making at a high level.

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    • Melissa is phenomenal at what she does. She is sophisticated, commercial and practical.

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  • Andrew Howarth
    Andrew Howarth

    Andrew Howarth

    Andrew Howarth advises on FinTech regulatory matters including those relating to M&A transactions, VASP licensing and AML compliance.

    • Andrew Howarth is my favourite attorney. He is responsive, gives great legal advice, is timely and is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Andrew is a very high quality attorney, driven to provide high quality service to his clients.

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  • Ian Mason
    Ian Mason

    Ian Mason

    Ian Mason is an experienced financial regulatory lawyer who advises crypto and blockchain clients on regulatory matters.

    • Ian's work reflects a deep understanding of decentralised technologies and cross-border structuring, always grounded in commercial realities and regulatory precision.

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    • Ian is one of my favourite partners to work with. I always have a great experience with him.

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