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20 August 2025

Six Legal Pitfalls That Can Impact Cayman Fintech Success

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Stuarts Law

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Stuarts is a leading offshore law firm in the Cayman Islands specialising in investment funds and offering fully integrated corporate and commercial advice from a team of experienced, award-winning attorneys. Whether it's navigating the complexities of Fintech, cryptoassets, real estate, investment funds, M&A's, regulatory, banking, company incorporation, dispute resolution, immigration, or any other business challenge, Stuarts have the expertise and experience to guide you toward success. At Stuarts, our team are known for world-class responsiveness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness; working closely with clients from around the world to solve their most complex business challenges, transactions and obligations. Our proven track record in advising leading international law firms, investment managers, investment companies and high-net-worth individuals is a result of the deep understanding of our markets and our clients’ needs.
The article highlights the key legal pitfalls Fintech businesses should avoid when establishing in the Cayman Islands, including entity misclassification, inadequate substance planning, poor structuring, lack of cross-border alignment, weak governance, and reactive compliance.
Cayman Islands Technology

We are pleased to have contributed to DesignRush with an article authored by Megan Wright, Partner and Head of Corporate, titled "Six Legal Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Fintech in Cayman" (published August 2025).

The article highlights the key legal pitfalls Fintech businesses should avoid when establishing in the Cayman Islands, including entity misclassification, inadequate substance planning, poor structuring, lack of cross-border alignment, weak governance, and reactive compliance.

Read the full article on DesignRush: https://www.designrush.com/news/6-legal-mistakes-that-can-wreck-your-fintech-in-cayman.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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