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Hat Trick: The Evolution Of Cayman's Statutory Hastings-Bass Regime

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.

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Carey Olsen

The X Trusts Decision – A Cayman Islands' Perspective

Cayman Islands trusts are commonly established with provisions appointing one or more protectors.

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Appleby

Consent As Control: The Rise Of The Powerful Protector

A landmark ruling on protector powers. The Privy Council has fundamentally reasserted the internal balance of power within modern trusts, holding that protector consent provisions may confer an independent discretion...

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Walkers

Cayman Trust And Estates Disputes Bulletin - February 2026

In this year's edition, we explore key developments and emerging trends impacting trust and estate litigation in the Cayman Islands. From recent case law and practical insights on trust dispute resolution strategies.

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Cayman Islands Private Wealth Solutions For Latin American High Net Worth Families

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Collas Crill

Cayman Islands Private Trust Companies

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Collas Crill

Guide To Cayman Islands STAR Trusts

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Collas Crill

A Guide To Cayman Islands STAR Trusts

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Cayman Islands Reform: Perpetual Trusts — A Strategic Opportunity For Middle Eastern Families

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Conyers

The Great Bridge: How The Cayman Islands Connects Japan To Global Private Markets

Worldwide Finance

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Maples Group

Guide To Cayman Islands Trusts

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Collas Crill

Cayman Court Agrees To Unwind The Establishment Of A Trust Tainted By Mistaken Advice As To The Settlor's Domicile

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Conyers

Tempering The Wind To The Shorn Lamb (Case Note): Stevens v Hotel Portfolio II UK Limited [2025] UKSC 28

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Appleby

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Collas Crill

SRT Trades And Repackaging Programmes: A Bank Guide

Cayman Islands Finance

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Maples Group

Free Financial Forum For Business Owners And Operators

Cayman Islands Finance

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Cayman Islands Government

When Listing Is Not An Option: How Offshore Processes Can Support A Successful Investor Exit Strategy

Worldwide Commercial

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Walkers

To Win In Health Tech: Prove ROI Or Fall Behind

Cayman Islands Finance

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Premier Advances Regulatory Engagement In Trinidad And Industry Outreach In New York

Cayman Islands Finance

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Cayman Islands Government

Trusts In Insurance Structures

Conyers has recently seen a significant increase in the use of trusts in the structuring of insurance transactions entered into by Cayman Islands licensed insurers...

Cayman Islands Insurance

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Conyers

Retiring Trustees: Should I Stay Or Can I Go?

What is a sole trustee to do where it is entitled to resign but no replacement has yet been found?

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Collas Crill

Doing Business In The Cayman Islands Guide (Legal 500)

The Cayman Islands is a common law jurisdiction, which is based on the English model. It comprises statute law and binding case precedents.

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Trusts & Transparency: Key Considerations For Trustees In An Evolving Legal Landscape

The Cayman Islands is a leading jurisdiction in the establishment and management of trusts; this is highlighted by the variety of structures that can be utilised, including the flexible discretionary trust and STAR trusts, which are completely unique to the Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Walkers

Cayman STAR Trusts: A Powerful Structure For Employee Benefit Trusts And Master Insurance Policies

Cayman Islands Employment

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Conyers

A Guide To Offshore Trusts In The Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Family

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Nelsons Legal

Cayman Islands Foundation Companies As Private Trust Companies

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Conyers

Sky-High Standards In STAR Trusts

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Harneys

In Pursuit Of Robust And Efficient Justice

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Differences Between Cayman Islands Private Trusts And STAR Trusts

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Nelsons Legal

A Practical Guide To Cayman Islands Star Trusts

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Conyers

Cayman Islands Private Client Structures And Beneficial Ownership - Changes Of Note

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Update To The Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Reporting Regime

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Walkers

There Aren't Public Beneficial Ownership Registers In Respect Of Trusts - Or Are There?

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Walkers

A Practical Guide To Cayman Islands Star Trusts

STAR Trusts are a form of trust that is exclusive to the Cayman Islands (Cayman), and which have a wide variety of practical applications.

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Conyers

Cayman Islands Private Client Structures And Beneficial Ownership - Changes Of Note

On 31 July 2024, the Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act, 2023 ("BO Act") and the accompanying Beneficial Ownership Transparency Regulations...

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Update To The Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Reporting Regime

Following industry consultation, the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act ("BOTA") was gazetted on 15 December 2023 and commenced on 31 July 2024...

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Walkers

There Aren't Public Beneficial Ownership Registers In Respect Of Trusts - Or Are There?

Currently, no, there are not public beneficial ownership registers in respect of trusts (at least in the British Virgin Islands ("BVI"), Cayman, Jersey, Guernsey or Bermuda)...

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Walkers

Private Wealth 2024

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Maples Group

Cayman Abolishes Rule Against Perpetuities

New (amending) legislation has been passed in the Cayman Islands which disapplies the rule against perpetuities for Cayman Islands law ordinary trusts, with the effect that such trusts can now last indefinitely.

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Walkers

The 150 Year Rule Falls - Cayman Perpetuities Act Changes

The Perpetuities (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Bill) has been passed by the Cayman Islands Parliament and will come into force following royal assent on a date to be appointed by Order of Cabinet...

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Appleby

STEP Cayman 2024 – Our Key Takeaways

Senior counsel Daisy Boulter also spoke on 'Resolving issues caused by problematic trusts and structural vulnerabilities with the assistance of the court' and associate Thea Maitland discussed 'Understanding...

Cayman Islands Insolvency

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Walkers

Enforcers Are Blessed: Grand Court Confirms That Enforcers Have Standing To Apply For The Blessing Of A Momentous Decision

In the recent judgment of AA v JTC (Cayman) Limited (unreported, Cause No, FSD 12 of 2024 (IKJ)), the Honourable Justice Kawaley held that that an enforcer of a Cayman Islands...

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Walkers

Written In The STARs - Blessing The Exercise Of An Enforcer's Power

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Deputy Premier To Present Perpetuities Amendment To Parliament

Cayman Islands Finance

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Cayman Islands Government

A New 'Star' Is Born

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Appleby

Ready, Jet, Go!

Worldwide Transport

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Conyers

Cayman Islands STAR Trusts: Reinforcing The Role Of Enforcers

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Walkers

Is It Time For The Flee Clause To Come In From The Cold?

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Ogier

Bedddoes, Anti-Suits And Déjà Vu

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Harneys

The Artful Trustee: Practical Tips For Holding Artwork In Trust Structures

Cayman Islands Media & IT

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Conyers

Private Client Guide 2024 - Cayman Islands (Legal 500)

Cayman Islands Tax

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Carey Olsen

Muted Voices: Can Beneficiaries Of A STAR Trust Be Empowered To Play "Devil's Advocate"

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Investing In A New World – ESG Considerations For Settlors And Trustees Of Cayman Islands Trusts

Cayman Islands Strategy

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Cayman Finance

Missing Beneficiaries: The Importance Of Making Well Documented Inquiries

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Conyers

The Rise And Rise Of Cayman Foundation Companies

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Conyers

Investing In A New World - ESG Considerations For Settlors And Trustees Of Cayman Islands Trusts

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Carey Olsen

An Overview Of Cayman Islands Private Trust Companies

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Conyers

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