LAWYER PROFILE

James Smith

Global 2026

Harneys

Ranked in 1 practice area

Investment Funds

Cayman Islands

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Funds & Asset Management

Banking & Finance

Corporate

Fund formation

Fund services

Career

James Smith is a partner and head of our Cayman transactional team.

James regularly advises on all aspects of the set-up, operation and closure of investment funds including matters related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance and the automatic exchange of tax information. He also has a particular focus on LatAm projects and is specifically experienced in helping Brazil-based managers with their offshore fund structures.

James joined us as a senior associate in 2019 having previously worked as an investment funds specialist at another Cayman Islands law firm. Prior to moving to Cayman, he worked in the Corporate department of Eversheds Sutherland LLP where he focused primarily on private equity work and high value and complex corporate and M&A transactions.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Investment Funds - Cayman Islands

Band 5

Individual Editorial

James Smith advises on the formation of open and closed-end funds in addition to cryptocurrency funds. He is increasingly involved in providing assistance to Latin American clients.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James Smith is consistently responsive, thoughtful and highly effective in supporting our work.
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He demonstrates strong technical knowledge, excellent commercial awareness and a clear understanding of our priorities.
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James Smith is an exceptional partner who is both highly responsive and incredibly attentive to our needs. His insights are always timely and precise, making him an invaluable asset to our team.
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James Smith stands out for his deep technical knowledge, practical approach and ability to provide clear, solution-oriented advice on complex matters.
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James understands our business very well and knows a lot about Brazilian clients.
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