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Cayman Trust And Estates Disputes Bulletin - February 2026

In this year's edition, we explore key developments and emerging trends impacting trust and estate litigation in the Cayman Islands. From recent case law and practical insights on trust dispute resolution strategies.

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Holding The Ring: Cayman Islands Court Appoints Provisional Liquidators Notwithstanding Arbitration Stay

In Peakwave Investment Management Limited v Energy Evolution GP Limited, the Cayman Islands Court (the "Court")...

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Maples Group

The Churchill Effect: Compulsory ADR Comes To The Offshore Jurisdictions

Although the Grand Court Rules do not impose any obligation on parties to undertake alternative dispute resolution (ADR) before issuing proceedings or during...

European Union Litigation

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Walkers

Can A Party Seek To Delay The Publication Of A Final Judgment In The Cayman Islands?

The Grand Court's judgment in Jafar v Abraaj Holdings [2025] CIGC (FSD) 69 confirms that delaying publication of final judgments after an open trial will be truly exceptional.

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Walkers

Grand Court Confirms Power To Compel Parties To Engage In ADR

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Campbells

JCPC Guidance On Remuneration Applications

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Appleby

Aquapoint LP (In Official Liquidation) v Xiaohu Fan [2025] UKPC 56

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Collas Crill

IGCF SPV 21 Limited (Respondent) v Al Jomaih Power Limited And Anor (Appellants) (Cayman Islands) [2025] UKPC 54

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Collas Crill

Raiffeisen Bank International AG v Scully Royalty Ltd & Oths [2025] CIGC (FSD) 97

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Collas Crill

Hungerstation Holding Ltd And Hungerstation LLC v Ninja Holding [2025] CIGC (FSD) 99

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Collas Crill

IGCF General Partner Ltd And The Infrastructure And Growth Capital Fund L.P. v White Crystals Ltd [2025] CIGC (FSD) 98

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Collas Crill

Arbitration In Trust Disputes – A Cayman Islands Perspective

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Conyers

Kryo Group Ltd v Securus Co Ltd And Another [2025] CIGC (FSD) 93

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Collas Crill

Narrow Approach To Setting Aside Ex Parte Orders For The Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Awards: Court Of Appeal Endorses Creditor Friendly Substance Over Form Approach

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Appleby

Financial Statement Preparation: What Alternative Asset Managers Should Know For 2026

Cayman Islands Finance

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Maples Group

Tokenised Funds: The Cayman Islands Cements Position At The Forefront Of Financial Innovation

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Maples Group

Are Shareholders Of A Cayman Islands Company Entitled To Access Privileged Documents Of The Company?

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Walkers

Cayman Islands Trends & Insights: Open-Ended Funds Report 2026 (Video)

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Maples Group

Chambers And Partners: Investment Funds Guide 2026

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Holding The Ring: Cayman Islands Court Appoints Provisional Liquidators Notwithstanding Arbitration Stay

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