Appleby is a key port of call for major financial institutions, sponsors, and multinationals on cross-border acquisitions, investments, IPOs, and carve-out transactions. The practice, which has notable activity in public company M&A, takeovers, de-SPACs, and equity capital markets, is led by Simon Raftopoulos, who represents clients in capital markets, private equity, fund finance, M&A, and leveraged buyouts. Jacob MacAdam is active across corporate finance, private equity, insurance, and regulatory matters, while Dean Bennett advises on strategic acquisitions, investments, and divestitures in the technology, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

Maples Group is geared to handle a broad range of corporate matters, including debt capital raisings, takeovers, M&A, IPOs, and corporate financing. Matthew Gardner advises on all offshore requirements from formation to winding down, while Daniel Lee is knowledgeable of IPOs, M&A, joint ventures, and SPACs. Suzanne Correy brings expertise in corporate, structured finance, and capital markets work. Finn O’Hegarty is experienced in complex, cross-jurisdictional transactions, while Michael Johns advises on listings, capital raisings, and SPACs.

Walkers acts for a strong portfolio of leading corporations across diverse industry sectors, with corporate and M&A work as a core strength. Rob Jackson advises on share acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, and IPOs, co-leading the practice with Caroline Williams. Hugh Anderson specialises in hedge fund finance, while Andrew Barker advises investment managers and private equity sponsors on fund structuring, formation, and downstream transactions. Justin Hart works with multinationals and private equity portfolio companies on corporate and commercial matters.

Mourant advises on a broad spectrum of transactions, including M&A, private equity, incorporations, restructurings, joint ventures, governance, and shareholder matters. Catherine Pham leads the team, bringing extensive experience in structuring and implementing acquisitions, joint ventures, public offerings, and reorganisations. Neal Lomax covers all aspects of corporate work, while Ramesh Maharaj’s practice spans private equity, cross-border M&A, SPACs, restructurings, and structured finance. Hayden Isbister adds further strength with experience in M&A.

Ogier’s team is noted for its strong equity capital markets practice and expertise in high-value acquisitions and disposals involving Cayman structures. The team also excels in equity finance, restructuring, and insolvency, with particular strength in LATAM matters, digital assets, blockchain, and fintech. Bradley Kruger leads the team, advising on IPOs, SPACs, M&A, joint ventures, and fund-related matters. Angus Davison handles a broad range of transactions, while James Heinicke is experienced in fund financing, including subscription, NAV, and fund-of-fund facilities. Cynthia Anandajayasekeram advises on M&A, private equity, SPACs, and venture capital.

Campbells advises multinational corporations and financial service providers on complex cross-border transactions, with expertise spanning M&A, reorganisations, joint ventures, listings, vessel finance, and natural resources. Richard Spencer focuses on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, listings, and advising tech companies on structuring and fundraising, while Simon Thomas leads the investment funds department, specialising in private equity fund formation and related vehicles. Kristy-Anne Leith handles a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, with particular strength in blockchain, digital assets, and fintech.

Carey Olsen is noted for its expertise in equity capital markets, private equity, M&A, infrastructure, and digital assets. The team regularly advises on large, complex private and public M&A transactions, as well as IPOs, joint ventures, corporate regulation, and compliance. Nick Bullmore oversees the practice, while Richard Munden’s broad experience spans corporate debt, aviation and shipping finance, infrastructure projects, and joint ventures. Dylan Wiltermuth adds further strength with significant experience in joint ventures, IPOs, M&A, and equity and debt capital markets transactions across a range of sectors.

Conyers is recognised for its expertise in M&A, restructurings, IPOs, and private equity and venture capital matters, alongside broad capabilities in corporate and finance law. Practice head Matthew Stocker has extensive experience across offshore transactional work, acting on a wide variety of financings and complex deals. Alex Davies is noted for advising on significant cross-border restructurings and a broad range of public and private corporate transactions across multiple sectors.

Dentons’ Cayman corporate and commercial team handles M&A, structured finance, family office structuring, venture tech, and IP holding structures. Practice head Jeffrey Johnstone advises on corporate governance, finance, and private equity, while Randall Martin focuses on business establishment, corporate structuring, and licensing across both offshore and onshore matters.

Nelsons advises local and international clients on corporate structuring, M&A, asset finance, intra-group financing, and commercial contracts, including acquisitions, disposals, and restructurings. Practice head Steven Barrie covers all aspects of corporate and commercial law, while Laura Oseland specialises in governance matters.

Stuarts Humphries advises leading financial institutions, banks, investment managers, and insurers on cross-border commercial arrangements and complex international transactions. Practice head Megan Wright focuses on high-value corporate deals, while Chris Humphries is experienced in M&A, joint ventures, corporate finance, insurance securitisations, and fintech matters for private and listed clients.

Bedell Cristin advises on M&A, SPACs, restructurings, joint ventures and general corporate and commercial work. Practice head Stephen Nelson is recognised for his broad expertise in corporate and regulatory matters, regularly assisting fund managers, private equity structures, start-ups, and a diverse range of international clients.

Collas Crill advises sovereign wealth funds, HNW families, local businesses, and multinational groups on corporate, regulatory, and commercial matters. Led by Chantelle Day, the team is experienced in directors’ and trustees’ duties, indemnities, and succession planning, with particular expertise in guiding funds through distress in volatile markets.

Harneys is geared to handle corporate and finance transactions, with expertise in hedge and private equity fund structuring and operations. Strong in cross-border deals across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, tech, and agriculture, the team also excels in fintech and digital assets matters. Co-heads James Smith and Christopher Hall bring strengths in fund formation, acquisitions, IPOs, de-SPACs, and restructurings.

HSM advises on the incorporation and operation of Cayman corporate entities, drafting a wide range of commercial documents, including service agreements and purchase agreements. Practice head Christian Victory is experienced in entity formation, structuring, licensing, M&A, and supports clients with governance, regulatory compliance, and reporting requirements.