Maples Group’s market leading regulatory and financial services team covers prudential and conduct obligations of regulated entities and financial institutions, including banks, investment funds, managers, advisers, and trust companies. Practice head Christopher Capewell advises asset managers, funds, banks, and family offices, while Patrick Head has particular expertise in FACTA, CRS, and operational requirements for funds and HNWIs. Adam Huckle focuses on enforcement, sanctions, and contentious regulatory issues, while Anthony Mourginos advises on licensing, AEOI, AML/CTF, and data protection.

Walkers’ regulatory and compliance team is highly regarded for advising global financial services clients on complex and business-critical regulatory projects, and the practice has recently expanded to the Middle East and Singapore, strengthening its international reach. Head of team Lucy Frew brings over 25 years’ experience in financial regulation, guiding clients on compliance frameworks, investigations, and cross-border issues. Andrew Howarth advises investment funds, fintech ventures, and service providers on structuring and regulatory regimes, while Ian Mason focuses on contentious regulatory and compliance work. Juliana Tang specialises in cross-border transactions, reorganisations, and Cayman Islands Monetary Authority issues, while Colm Dawson provides expertise on the interaction of Cayman and global regulatory frameworks.

Conyers’ regulatory and risk advisory group is highly regarded for its ability to advise clients on enforcement actions, inspections, and regulatory investigations. Head of team Róisín Liddy-Murphy has significant experience advising on complex cross-border regulatory issues and multi-jurisdictional commercial matters. Sarah Howie (Farquhar) further strengthens the practice with expertise in CIMA licensing and registration, economic substance, and related compliance frameworks.

Mourant’s regulatory and compliance team advises leading financial institutions, UHNWIs, and international corporations on the full spectrum of Cayman regulatory issues. The practice has a strong focus on anti-money laundering, economic substance, targeted financial sanctions, financial institutions compliance, and Cayman’s regulatory regimes. Head of team Sara Galletly brings significant experience in both Cayman and BVI regulatory frameworks, positioning her to guide clients through complex and multi-jurisdictional compliance matters.

Ogier’s covers the full spectrum of regulatory issues, including licensing, registration, economic substance, reporting, and data protection. The practice is also a key port of call for a diverse client base that includes financial institutions, multinational corporations, and investment managers. Joanne Huckle, head of the regulatory group, is noted for her deep expertise in investment fund regulation, James Heinicke brings extensive experience advising banking and finance clients, while Jennifer Fox leads the contentious regulatory practice. Kristen Lapham heads the funds regulatory offering, and Martin Byers is highly regarded for his work on licensing, approvals, and cross-border reporting.

Carey Olsen’s regulatory and compliance team advises a wide range of financial services clients, including banks, corporates, and investment managers on issues spanning anti-money laundering, data protection, virtual assets regulation, and general compliance. The practice is led by Jarrod Farley, who focuses on the corporate and commercial aspects of Cayman law and regulation, particularly in the funds sector. Richard Munden brings expertise in advising technology sector clients on regulatory challenges involving virtual assets, while Graham Stoute assists private and institutional clients on trust establishment, reorganisation, and administration.

Appleby’s regulatory and compliance team provides a full spectrum of advisory, transactional and compliance services, combining deep expertise with a thorough knowledge of financial services laws and regulations. The group is particularly strong in assisting clients with Cayman Islands Monetary Authority compliance, licence applications, and both on-site and desk-based CIMA inspections. Head of team Menelik Miller advises on a wide range of regulatory and licensing issues, with a practice focused on bespoke solutions for insurers, reinsurers, banks, corporate service providers and other regulated entities. Miriam Smyth further strengthens the team with her specialisation in financial services regulation.

Campbells’ regulatory and compliance group has a broad practice spanning both contentious and non-contentious matters, and regularly engages with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority on issues across the banking and insurance sectors. The team is jointly led by Guy Manning, a seasoned advocate who has provided expert evidence on Cayman law to foreign courts; Simon Thomas, who specialises in the establishment of private equity funds and related investment vehicles; and Richard Spencer, who advises hedge fund managers and private equity firms on structuring, regulation, and ongoing fund operations.

Claritas' regulatory practice is recognised for advising clients on legal and regulatory breaches, enforcement actions, fines, and liability at both individual and institutional levels. Head of team Elisabeth Lees is highly regarded for her expertise in contentious regulatory work, bringing extensive experience in managing investigations and disputes with regulators.

Collas Crill’s financial services and regulatory team provides comprehensive support to funds and fund administrators, with notable recent growth in digital assets regulation, and sanctions advice. Practice head Chantelle Day, a highly experienced investment funds lawyer, advises on all aspects of fund regulation, including anti-money laundering compliance, regulatory reporting, and automatic exchange of information laws.

Dentons‘ regulatory and compliance team is recognised for its strength in regulatory and business licensing matters, advising a broad range of multinational companies with Cayman operations on their ongoing obligations across all business sectors. The practice works closely with other global offices, particularly in the US, UK, and Canada, to deliver integrated tax and regulatory advice. The firm also has notable experience advising on requirements before CIMA, the Department of Commerce and Investment, CIIPA, OfReg, the Department of Tourism, and the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange. Practice head Randall Martin  advises on all aspects of business establishment, corporate structuring, and related regulatory issues.

Harneys’ regulatory and compliance practice is led by Juan Pablo Urrutia, a dedicated financial services regulatory lawyer whose longstanding background spans private practice and in-house roles across multiple markets. Under his leadership, the team has significantly strengthened its capabilities, offering specialist advice on regulatory matters impacting the financial services sector.

Nelsons‘ regulatory and compliance team offers extensive expertise in the formation and maintenance of open and closed-ended collective investment schemes, including exempted companies, segregated portfolio companies, limited partnerships, and unit trusts. The firm advises on offering documents, regulatory approvals, AML, FACTA, CRS, and economic substance. Team head Steven Barrie is noted for his deep experience in licensing and regulating financial services entities.