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Stuarts in Legal500 Country Comparative Guide - Alternative Investments: Digital Assets Thrive Under New Legislation

Stuarts is pleased to be contributing authors to the Legal500 Country Comparative Guide for Fintech: "Alternative Investments: Crypto Funds and Digital Assets Thrive Under Innovative Legislation in the Cayman Islands".

The Cayman Islands has seen a significant rise in the establishment of alternative investment funds and digital assets. In this chapter, Stuarts' attorneys highlight the various types of funds available for alternative investments, their structures, regulations and benefits. It also shines a light on how new innovative virtual asset legislation (and the special economic zone) is driving the growth of the digital assets marketplace and, opening up new doors of opportunity for investment.

Read the chapter in full here.

Contact our experts for further advice

Chris Humphries

Managing Director and Head of Funds

Tel:+1 (345) 814-7911

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Jonathan McLean

Partner and Head of Banking & Regulatory

Tel:+1 (345) 814-7930

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.

“Compact independent firm that remains a sound choice for funds counsel in the jurisdiction. Well versed in acting for fund managers, promoters and international investors, providing guidance on the structuring and formation of funds, portfolio transactions and regulatory compliance issues, as well as restructuring and litigation. Notable for its expertise in cryptocurrency funds and related investments.”
Publication Recognition - Chambers & Partners
Stuarts Humphries “impresses clients with its responsiveness, industry knowledge and value for money, especially when compared to some of the larger firms in the domicile.”
Publication Recognition - Legal 500
“Boutique firm offering prompt personal service and expertise covering a wide range of areas.”
“Very responsive team with wide knowledge on funds-related issues, including crypto funds.”
Fund Client Testimonial - IFLR 1000
“They are just phenomenal, the advice that they give strikes a real balance between business and legal issues, and they have real-world solutions instead of sitting in an ivory tower.”
Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
“The team gives prompt responses and is able to distill complex questions into easy-to-understand issue.”
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
“Their strongest point is their customer service. They are incredibly responsive and helpful in meeting our deadlines.”
Fund Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
“They provide straightforward, practical advice and the level of attention we receive is very high. They are good at dealing with commercial matters in a commercial context.”
Legal 500

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