Cayman Islands Property Law

As a full-service law firm, our Cayman Islands real estate attorneys work closely alongside the corporate, finance, disputes and trusts and private wealth teams to advise clients on a range of transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant, financing and secured lending, joint venture agreements as well as development, hospitality and infrastructure projects.

Residential property in the Cayman Islands

Our real estate team has a reputation for being effective and thorough and for its in-depth understanding of Cayman Islands property law. Our team can guide you through the complete process of buying or selling your home, helping to ensure a smooth transaction.

We can advise on all aspects of residential property and development work, including buying and selling, leases, strata, financing and building contracts. We also have specialist expertise in relocation and regulatory advice and can call upon the expertise of other practice areas at Carey Olsen as required.

The team has strong links with local real estate agents, banks, industry advisers and government bodies. We are part of a broad network of support, which is especially useful to individuals and businesses that are new to the island.

Commercial property in the Cayman Islands

We act for a client base that includes the major developers and lenders as well as landlords, vendors, investors and purchasers. We advise on a broad range of commercial real estate and development projects and combine technical expertise with a commercial approach.

In addition to the above we have developed a particular expertise in hotel developments, mixed use projects, infrastructure and construction advice having advised on some of the largest and most complicated projects in Cayman.

We are also instructed on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including construction related disputes.

We also support Carey Olsen’s wider practice teams on the commercial property aspects of merger and acquisition transactions.

Relocation and HNWI Services

If you are considering relocating to the Cayman Islands we can advise you on the relocation of your assets, investments and business interests to the Island, as well as on all aspects of both commercial and residential property. We have the local knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive guidance on the immigration process, and our lawyers can also introduce you to key contacts in the relocation and private wealth sectors. Click here for our Moving to the Cayman Islands – Immigration Guide.