Adam Johnson
About
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Practice Areas
Corporate, Property, Commercial Property, Residential Property, Banking & Asset Finance, Real Estate Finance, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), High Value Residential Property
Career
Adam is a Partner in the Corporate and Property practice groups at Appleby.
He has a wealth of experience across multiple disciplines, including: all aspects of commercial and residential real estate acquisition, finance, development, leasing and disposal; corporate banking; whole loan portfolio transactions; project finance; M&A; outsourcing; and other major commercial transactions.
Prior to joining Appleby, Adam was a partner at another law firm where he built a strong reputation for advising on the real estate, finance and corporate aspects of investment into and within the Cayman Islands, particularly in the hotel and tourism sector. Notably, in 2017 Adam led the legal team advising the purchaser on the largest real estate deal in the jurisdiction.
In addition to his legal practice, Adam leads the real estate module of the Truman Bodden Law School Professional Practice Course, gives seminars on business development strategy on behalf of the Caymanian Bar Association.
Prior to moving to the Cayman Islands, Adam practiced at Eversheds Sutherland in the UK and was senior in-house counsel at a leading financial services group.
Professional Memberships
He serves on the education subcommittee of the Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association.
Publications
Cayman Islands Real Estate Guide 2023
The 2022 Cayman Islands Real Estate Guide
Safe havens: Temporary relocation and residency by investment in Appleby’s jurisdictions
Commercial Real Estate in the Cayman Islands: An Overview
The 2020 Cayman Islands Real Estate guide
Commercial Real Estate in the Cayman Islands
Industry Sector Expertise
Banking & Financial Services, Private Equity
Awards
Next-Generation Partner
Legal 500
2020
Band 1 real estate lawyer
Chambers Global
2021
Experience
Adam is a member of the Law Society of England and Wales and the Cayman Islands Law Society, having been admitted as solicitor to the Supreme Court of England & Wales in 2008 (non-practicing) and as an Attorney-at-Law in the Cayman Islands in 2015.
Education
University of South Wales
LLB (Hons), PgDip Legal Practice
Chambers Review
Global
Adam Johnson is a leading real estate lawyer in the Cayman Islands with a very strong reputation in the market. He frequently assists with major development projects, as well as real estate finance matters. He has experience relating to a wide range of asset types including residential, hospitality and office properties.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Adam Johnson consistently provides the highest level of service, offering business-focused solutions and practical, commercial advice."
"His all-round knowledge of real estate and financing makes him one of the leading practitioners in the Cayman Islands."
"He is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney who is easy to deal with."
"Adam Johnson consistently provides the highest level of service, offering business-focused solutions and practical, commercial advice."
"His all-round knowledge of real estate and financing makes him one of the leading practitioners in the Cayman Islands."
"He is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney who is easy to deal with."
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