Carey Olsen is a leading offshore law firm. We advise on Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey law across a global network of nine international offices. We are a full-service law firm working across banking and finance, corporate and M&A, investment funds and private equity, trusts and private wealth, dispute resolution, insolvency and property law. Our clients include global financial institutions, investment funds, private equity houses, multi-national corporations, public organizations, sovereign wealth funds, ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices, directors, trustees and private clients. We work alongside all of the major onshore law firms, accountancy firms and insolvency practitioners on corporate transactions and matters involving our jurisdictions.
Our advice is delivered by an approachable and experienced team of globally-minded lawyers who work in partnership with our clients to help them achieve their objectives. We have the expertise and resources to handle the most complex international transactions combined with a personal approach to business. In the face of opportunities or challenges, our clients know that the advice and guidance they receive from us will be based on a complete understanding of their goals and objectives combined with outstanding client service, technical excellence and commercial insight. Whether playing a lead or a supporting role, we always look at the bigger picture.
Year this Office was Established: 1898
Lawyers Worldwide: 250
Carey Olsen lawyers recognised in IFLR1000 2024 Caribbean rankings Among those featured, Carey Olsen has seven individuals considered to be 'Highly Regarded', one 'Rising Star Partner', three 'Notable Practitioners' and three 'Rising Stars'...
Carey Olsen advises on sale of SandpiperCI's food retail business to Morrisons The Carey Olsen Jersey corporate and property teams led this cross-border acquisition, which included a pre-completion group reorganisation and advice on real estate, finance, employment, and pension matters for stores operating across Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney. The corporate team was led by partner James Willmott (Jersey), principally supported by senior associate Steven Khan (Jersey) and associate Chris Oke (Jersey), while the real estate team was led by partner
The case for Cayman Islands funds
An original version of this article was first published by The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), November 2024
Over the past 30 years, the Cayman Islands has been the pre-eminent jurisdiction for the formation of alternative investment funds, with a strong track record of over 30,000 registered funds with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (approximately 13,000 regulated open-ended funds and 17,000 regulated closed-ended funds). This achievement consolidates the Cayman Islands’ position as the world’s leading funds jurisdiction, with further growth expected in the coming years... An offshore perspective: freezing injunctions in matrimonial cases
An original version of this article was first published by ThoughtLeaders4 HNW Divorce Magazine, November 2024
Divorce and financial remedy proceedings are frequently characterised by a lack of trust between parties. Warring spouses may try various tactics to put assets beyond their spouse's reach during proceedings or following judgment. This can include using existing offshore structures or accounts or setting these up specifically to move assets offshore. It is important to be aware that steps can be taken to stop illegitimate movement of assets by parties, including from offshore jurisdictions...
The case for Cayman Islands funds
Carey Olsen, November 2024
An offshore perspective: freezing injunctions in matrimonial cases
Carey Olsen, November 2024
