Chris specialises in investment funds, corporate and commercial, insurance, banking, fintech, regulatory and compliance.
Chris Humphries is the Managing Director of Stuarts and head of the specialist investment funds team. Chris is recognised as one of the top four leading lawyers in the country for investment funds by Legal 500 and has been ranked for many years as a leading individual in investment funds and corporate by Chambers Global and IFLR1000. A veteran in the funds industry with over 25 years’ experience and close to 1,000 funds under his belt; there are few attorneys with the breadth of experience that Chris has acquired.
Chris joined in 2004 as one of the founding directors, from the London office of Kendall Freeman (now Locke Lord LLP), where he specialised in the financial services industry and regulatory related matters. Although Chris was born a British citizen, he has also gained the privilege of Cayman citizenship over the last 20 years.
Chris is a highly experienced independent director and has sat on the board of many registered funds, private equity funds and investment vehicles. He routinely advises on regulatory and compliance issues involving funds, investment managers and fund administrators. He routinely advises on the strategic restructuring of funds, redemption restrictions as well as the use of side pockets or special purpose vehicles for illiquid assets and investor communications and disputes.
Chris establishes investment managers and fund administrators in the Cayman Islands and advises on their respective regulatory regimes. He has extensive experience in all types of fund structures including master-feeder and fund of fund structures as well as the establishment of complex fund platforms using exempted companies and/or partnerships and the use of segregated portfolio companies.
Chris advises on the use of side letters as well as other class rights related issues. As listing agent to the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange ("CSX") Chris has listed many investment funds on the CSX.
Chris chairs the digital, blockchain and fintech working group and advises funds focusing on blockchain technology, bitcoin and other cryptocurrency strategies; and has a wide range of experience with corporate and commercial transactions for private and listed clients, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate finance, commercial agreements and insurance securitisations.
Awards
“Chris Humphries is a superb attorney. "He gives us quick and effective responses to any structural or tax questions - this instils a great sense of confidence in the client." Fund Client Testimonial
“Christopher is deeply experienced and offers solid, well-considered advice. He is well connected within the Cayman business community and maintains a high level of awareness of developments within the relevant industries." FinTech Client Testimonial
“Chris is a trusted adviser and an essential part of our legal service team. His counsel is always on-point and practical, and his responsiveness is always impressive." Funds Client Testimonial
“Chris Humphries is highly knowledgeable, effective and efficient; he cuts to the core of what the client is looking for." Corporate Client Testimonial
Chris is "a sophisticated, responsive and intelligent problem solver." Client Testimonial
Christopher Humphries is considered a "thorough" and "excellent" lawyer by his clients. He is well versed in a range of fund structures, including master-feeder and fund-of-funds, and also frequently advises on restructuring and regulatory compliance issues. Corporate Publication Recognition
Chris is "incredibly responsive and a top-notch problem solver." Corporate Client Testimonial
Chris is a "great guy, very punctual and thorough." Fund Client Testimonial
“Chris Humphries is a superstar. One of the premier crypto fund attorneys, having worked in the space for many years.” Corporate Client Testimonial
“Chris Humphries is incredibly responsive to all client matters, regardless of the size or perceived importance of an issue.” Corporate Client Testimonial
“Chris Humphries is a superstar. One of the premier crypto fund attorneys, having worked in the space for many years.” Corporate Client Testimonial
“Very good and very responsive.” Client Testimonial
“Knowledgeable, practical and attentive.” Client Testimonial
“Very responsive, day or night.” Client Testimonial
“Excellent work. Responsive, good team leadership and no known weaknesses.” Client Testimonial
“Very responsive and insightful, good partner access.” Client Testimonial
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The scope of regulatory requirements in the Cayman Islands has increased significantly in recent years and requires Cayman-domiciled entities to meet ongoing regulatory filing requirements, in addition to other obligations as set out by the regulatory...
Our latest update provides a reminder of the applicable 2023 deadlines for Cayman Islands regulated mutual funds and registered private funds intending to cease to carry on business and wishing to deregister with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority...
All regulated sectors in the Cayman Islands have continued to see a marked increase in the last 12 months. Both Mutual Funds and Private Funds are up almost 7%. Q2 2022 (30 June) Q3 2022 (30 September) Q4 2022 ...
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