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Emma Sutherland

Emma Sutherland

Global 2026

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About

Provided by Ogier

Practice Areas

Corporate; Hedge Funds; Investment Funds; Private Equity

Career

Emma specialises in Cayman Islands investment funds and has broad experience advising on all aspects of hedge and private equity structures.

A partner in Ogier's multi-disciplinary Private Equity team, Emma advises a range of private equity sponsors and investors. She also has extensive experience advising hedge fund managers, major financial institutions, investors and their onshore counsel on the establishment, regulation, corporate governance and ongoing operation and regulatory compliance of Cayman investment funds.

In addition to having a particular specialism in hedge funds, Emma also regularly advises clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters including restructurings, mergers as well as listings on the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange.

Admitted in:

2008 - Cayman

2003 - Scotland (non practising)

Key sectors

Business and Professional ServicesFinancial InvestorsFinancial Services

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Investment Funds - Cayman Islands

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Emma Sutherland stands out in the offshore legal market through a combination of technical excellence, commercial insight and a consistently client-focused approach.

    Investment FundsChambers Global Guide
  • Emma Sutherland brings a sharp understanding of the jurisdiction's legal and regulatory landscape, paired with the global perspective essential to advising international clients.

    Investment FundsChambers Global Guide
  • She is known for delivering clear, actionable advice that aligns with her client's strategic goals.

    Investment FundsChambers Global Guide
  • Of Emma’s many strengths, I would say that her interpersonal skills stand out in particular - she is great to work with.

    Investment FundsChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Ogier (79)

Asia-Pacific Region

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    David Nelson

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    Kate Hodson

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British Virgin Islands

Caribbean-wide

Cayman Islands

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