Cayman Islands: Corporate/Commercial Law

When can a litigant obtain a proprietary injunction, and what proprietary interest is required to justify such relief?

The Churches Incorporation (Amendment) Act, 2025 is in force following the recent publication of the Commencement Order by Cabinet.

Non-profit organisations are regulated pursuant to the Non-Profit Organisations Act (2020 Revision) and associated regulations (the "Act").

Recent Cayman Islands litigation has underscored the critical importance of shareholder meeting procedures and governance mechanics in corporate control contests. When shareholder meetings become contentious, seemingly administrative matters—from postponements and voting rights to quorum requirements and chairman's powers—can determine outcomes and trigger urgent court intervention.

The Cayman Islands has established itself as a premier jurisdiction for private funds, with over 18,000 regulated closed-ended funds benefiting from tax neutrality, flexible regulatory frameworks, and proximity to the United States. This comprehensive guide examines the legal structures, registration requirements, ongoing compliance obligations, and regulatory landscape that make the Cayman Islands an attractive domicile for private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and credit strategies.

The health tech investment landscape has fundamentally shifted from rewarding innovation to demanding provable ROI, as investors now prioritize workflow ownership, measurable value creation...

The offshore investment funds landscape is undergoing significant transformation as new regulatory frameworks, digital-asset innovation, and heightened compliance expectations reshape fund structures across Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, and the Cayman Islands.

CIMA's new AML and Sanctions Rules introduce enhanced compliance obligations for Cayman Islands investment funds, requiring independent audits of entire compliance programmes by qualified external auditors. Investment funds must assess their audit requirements, identify suitable auditors, and align their compliance frameworks with the new regulatory standards before the September 2026 implementation deadline.

Eightpoint Technologies Ltd. SEZC reaffirms its long-term commitment to the Cayman Islands with a major office modernization project at Signal House, marking eight years of operations within Cayman Enterprise City.

The Cayman Islands has emerged as the world's premier offshore jurisdiction for venture capital fund formation and cross-border investment structuring, with over 30,900 alternative investment funds managing USD8.2 trillion in assets.

The health tech investment landscape has fundamentally shifted from rewarding innovation to demanding provable ROI, as investors now prioritize workflow ownership, measurable value creation...

Stuarts Humphries has earned recognition as a compact independent firm delivering exceptional value and expertise in funds counsel, cryptocurrency investments, and regulatory compliance. Clients praise the firm's responsive service, real-world solutions, and partners who roll up their sleeves to provide personalized attention. The firm strikes a unique balance between business acumen and legal expertise while offering substantial value compared to larger competitors in the jurisdiction.