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Legal 500 Alternative Investment Funds Guide 2025: Cayman Islands

In this guide, Chris Humphries, Jonathan McLean and Megan Wright outline the process of establishing a Cayman fund, investment manager, fintech business or Web3 venture in the Cayman Islands.

As jurisdictions worldwide grapple with regulating digital assets, the Cayman Islands stands out as a beacon of regulatory clarity and innovation. For entrepreneurs, fund managers, and fintech pioneers, Cayman offers more than just a home; it provides a launchpad for global scale.

This article, "Establishing Your Cayman Fund, Investment Manager, Fintech Business Or Web3 Venture," forms part of The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide: Alternative Investment Funds, published in September 2025 as a Hot Topic.

You can access the guide here or download the full article as a PDF below.

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Jonathan McLean

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Legal 500 Alternative Investment Funds Guide 2025: Cayman Islands

This publication is for general guidance and is not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice. Specialist advice should be sought about specific circumstances.

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Fund Client Testimonial - IFLR 1000
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Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
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Fund Client Testimonial - Legal 500
“The partners roll up their sleeves, take great pride in the work they do and go to great lengths to make themselves available.”
Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
“Stuarts Humphries, understands the complex issues we face and the firm offers substantial value in relation to the fees charged.”
Legal 500
“They are very thorough, knowledgeable and most importantly very responsive.”
Fund Client Testimonial - IFLR 1000
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Fund Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
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