Hat trick: the evolution of Cayman's statutory Hastings-Bass regime Introduction In a trio of reported judgments the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has granted relief under section 64A Trusts Act (2021 Revision) by unwinding mistaken exercises of fiduciary powers. Far from a rubber-stamping exercise, these rulings confirm that the Grand Court will take a principled and evidence-based approach to fixing trustee mistakes...
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Carey Olsen is a leading offshore law firm. We advise on Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey law across a global network of nine international offices. We are a full-service law firm working across banking and finance, corporate and M&A, investment funds and private equity, trusts and private wealth, dispute resolution, insolvency and property law. Our clients include global financial institutions, investment funds, private equity houses, multi-national corporations, public organizations, sovereign wealth funds, ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices, directors, trustees and private clients. We work alongside all of the major onshore law firms, accountancy firms and insolvency practitioners on corporate transactions and matters involving our jurisdictions.
Our advice is delivered by an approachable and experienced team of globally-minded lawyers who work in partnership with our clients to help them achieve their objectives. We have the expertise and resources to handle the most complex international transactions combined with a personal approach to business. In the face of opportunities or challenges, our clients know that the advice and guidance they receive from us will be based on a complete understanding of their goals and objectives combined with outstanding client service, technical excellence and commercial insight. Whether playing a lead or a supporting role, we always look at the bigger picture.
Year this Office was Founded: 1994
Lawyers Worldwide: 300
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Nick Bullmore
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Chris Duncan
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Jarrod Farley
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Richard Munden
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Denis Olarou
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Alistair Russell
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Emily Cornhill
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Jasmin Davies
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Mark Ffrancon Dowds
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Nessa Flynn
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Jason Mbakwe
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Trevor McCabe
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Robert Quinn
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Carey Olsen re-accredited as STEP Platinum Employer Partner
Carey Olsen re-accredited as STEP Platinum Employer Partner Awarded by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Employer Partnership Programme, the accreditation is granted to organisations that demonstrate excellence in learning and development, career progression and employee engagement. Following a comprehensive review process, including an assessment of the firm’s learning and development framework and interviews with employees, STEP confirmed that Carey Olsen continues to meet the Platinum Employer Partner standard, the highest level of accreditation available under the programme...
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Carey Olsen Advises Advance Intelligence Group on Sale of Controlling Interest in Atome Financial to Grab
Carey Olsen has acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Advance Intelligence Group Limited (AIGL) on the sale of a controlling interest in its subsidiary, Neuroncredit Pte. Ltd. (operating as Atome Financial), to Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GRAB), in one of Southeast Asia's most significant fintech transactions to date. As part of the transaction, Grab will acquire a controlling 60% equity interest in Atome Financial for US$1.49 billion in cash. The proposed transaction is expected to complete by Q3 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions...
Under one roof: multi-generational living
Under one roof: multi-generational living An original version of this article was first published in Issue 19 of Guernsey Property and Construction magazine, May 2026. It is well known that Guernsey is facing significant housing pressures, with the shortage of houses and housing affordability being long-term issues. The Development & Planning Authority has recently published a statement encouraging multi-generational living by altering existing homes to create additional affordable accommodation. Multi-generational living allows two or more adult generations in one family to live in the same home with privacy...