Trust Companies
Cayman Islands
1 year ranked
Provided by Leeward Trust
Philippa Stokes is a Managing Director of Leeward Trust, where she leads the delivery of bespoke trust and corporate services for private clients, family offices, and institutional entities. With over 15 years in offshore financial services, she is recognized for her expertise in trust and corporate structuring, wealth preservation, and regulatory governance.
Specialties
• Trust and corporate structuring
• Wealth preservation strategies
• Regulatory governance
• Policy and standards development
Philippa has held senior leadership roles in the Cayman Islands, where she has built enduring client relationships and guided complex structures through evolving global compliance requirements. She is a Chartered Accountant (ACA), Chartered Tax Advisor (AITI), and a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP), bringing technical depth and a holistic approach to client solutions.
Qualifications: BBS, ACA, AITI, TEP
Philippa contributes to policy development in the jurisdiction and internationally. She serves on the Global STEP Public Policy Committee, STEP Global AI Committee and STEP Cayman Regulatory Committee where she assists with the development of policies and guidance for the trust industry. She previously held a board position with the International Financial Centres Forum, supporting legislative advocacy and standards-setting across the offshore sector.
Provided by Chambers
Philippa Stokes is a managing director at Leeward Trust. She brings extensive experience to Leeward Trust's new entry into the Cayman Islands trust market.
Provided by Chambers
Philippa Stokes has real pedigree.
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