Our Asia based lawyers in Singapore and Hong Kong provide real-time and full-service support for our Asia based clients on their Cayman Islands legal needs.

The use of Cayman Islands law and structures have a long track record throughout Asia and it is this familiarity which has contributed to their popularity among Asia-based clients.

The Cayman Islands as an offshore jurisdiction is tried and tested and provide a robust, flexible and clear legal framework for Asian investors to both establish and feed into international investment structures. The regulatory landscape in the Cayman Islands evolved to cater to the needs of both Asian clients and international players, ensuring that they remain central to regional and global deal flows. There are a substantial number of Cayman companies listed on the New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australian stock exchanges, often with significant operations throughout Asia (including Mainland China and Hong Kong) and various other parts of the world. 

In recent years, we have seen new 'Cayman-style' onshore structuring options together with global regulatory reforms and shifts in market preference that have resulted in some competition. However, offshore (specifically Cayman)'s ability to complement such onshore structures, and its commitment to keeping pace with global standards will mean that Cayman continues to be one of the key jurisdictions of choice for Asia-based clients.

As these Asia-based companies incorporated offshore in the Cayman Islands are often parties to complex commercial transactions which involve commercial documents commonly governed by the laws of onshore jurisdictions, the Cayman courts provide essential tools to the parties to enforce their rights in circumstances where valuable assets are held by the entities incorporated in the Cayman Islands.

In an increasingly complex and fluid regulatory environment, Asia-based clients require multidisciplinary, real-time solutions to their business challenges. Our Singapore and Hong Kong offices have continued to grow and evolve with these clients and their business needs relating to Cayman law and corporate services in Asia, working as work as one team and bringing together capabilities across our practices and native languages/cultural knowledge. Conversely, many of our Asia-based partners have also spent substantial time as lawyers in the Cayman Islands, differentiating us as experts with 'on the ground' experience to offer Asia based clients.

Advisory services

On the advisory side, we routinely act in respect of large commercial transactions including all aspects of establishing and maintaining structures and advising on evolving business needs including capital raising, investment funds, listing services, licensing, regulatory and compliance matters, employment, issuing of legal opinions, banking and finance matters, mergers and acquisitions, and insurance and reinsurance. We also have specialists that are familiar with the Cayman Islands legal and regulatory framework that facilitates emerging fintech and digital asset businesses. We have been at the forefront assisting industry participants.

Litigation and dispute resolution services

In respect of contentious matters, we are experienced acting for liquidators, companies, high-net worth individuals, directors, shareholders, creditors, and stakeholders in connection with listed Cayman companies, including those listed on the Hong Kong, Singapore and Australian stock exchanges or unlisted Cayman entities. This includes acting in connection with commercial litigation matters (such as director and shareholder disputes), fair value appraisal actions arising from mergers or amalgamations, insolvency and restructuring, contractual disputes, trust and estate litigation, arbitration, insurance and reinsurance and banking and finance matters. We have experienced advocates and lawyers that are intimately familiar with the legal process and the Courts in Cayman Islands.

Our Singapore and Hong Kong offices deliver full service offshore legal services for clients in Asia including:

• Banking and finance
• Corporate
• Dispute resolution and litigation
• Investment funds
• Private client
• Listing services
• Regulatory
• Restructuring and insolvency
• Trusts and private wealth.