Cayman Islands: Corporate/Commercial Law

When can a litigant obtain a proprietary injunction, and what proprietary interest is required to justify such relief?

The Churches Incorporation (Amendment) Act, 2025 is in force following the recent publication of the Commencement Order by Cabinet.

Non-profit organisations are regulated pursuant to the Non-Profit Organisations Act (2020 Revision) and associated regulations (the "Act").

In private equity and venture capital financings, considerable attention is given to transfer restrictions like rights of first refusal and tag-along provisions. However, the treatment of share transmission...

The Cayman Islands has established itself as a premier jurisdiction for private funds, with over 18,000 regulated closed-ended funds benefiting from tax neutrality, flexible regulatory frameworks, and proximity to the United States. This comprehensive guide examines the legal structures, registration requirements, ongoing compliance obligations, and regulatory landscape that make the Cayman Islands an attractive domicile for private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and credit strategies.

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This edition explores the developments, opportunities and regulatory shifts shaping the Cayman Islands insurance and reinsurance sector, examining reinsurance financing structures, tokenised risk financing solutions, and the latest industry statistics emerging from key gatherings including the NAIC Summer Meeting and Monte Carlo. The newsletter highlights significant regulatory developments impacting insurers and reinsurers, including CIMA's thematic review, revised Enforcement Manual, and new enforceable r

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has published a revised Enforcement Manual that significantly expands its publication framework for enforcement actions against regulated entities. For reinsurance companies operating as Class B or Class D insurers, the Manual clarifies CIMA's broad enforcement toolkit and highlights critical compliance areas where boards must maintain vigilant oversight. Understanding these enforcement priorities and reputational risks is essential for maintaining regulatory standing a

Under the Cayman Islands Directors Registration and Licensing Act (the “Act”), anyone named a director of certain entities (called “covered entities” in the Act) must register with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”). Such directors should understand and be familiar with the rules of registration as part of their role.

The Cayman Islands has emerged as the world's premier offshore jurisdiction for venture capital fund formation and cross-border investment structuring, with over 30,900 alternative investment funds managing USD8.2 trillion in assets.

The health tech investment landscape has fundamentally shifted from rewarding innovation to demanding provable ROI, as investors now prioritize workflow ownership, measurable value creation...

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