Leading Cayman Islands law firm Stuarts Humphries is pleased to announce its recognition as a Recommended Firm in the newly released IFLR1000 2025 rankings. In addition, three of the firm’s partners have received prestigious individual accolades, further cementing Stuarts Humphries’ standing as a top-tier provider of offshore legal services in financial and corporate law.
In the lawyer rankings, IFLR1000 has named:
- Chris Humphries, Managing Director and Head of Funds, as a Highly Regarded Lawyer,
- Jonathan McLean, Partner and Head of Banking & Regulatory, as a Highly Regarded Lawyer, and
- Megan Wright, Partner and Head of Corporate, as a Rising Star Partner.
These designations highlight the firm’s deep bench of experienced legal professionals and its focus on excellence in transactional work across key sectors, including investment funds, cross-border structuring, fintech, and sovereign finance.
“We are proud to be recognised once again by IFLR1000 for our client-focused approach, technical precision, and our role in shaping complex financial transactions within the Cayman Islands and beyond,” said Chris Humphries, Managing Director and Head of Funds at Stuarts Humphries. “These rankings reflect the depth of talent across our team and our commitment to providing sophisticated and commercially grounded advice to our global client base.”
According to the 2025 IFLR1000 editorial, “This client-oriented legal practice offers integrated corporate and commercial legal advice from experienced attorneys... The firm demonstrated excellence in sovereign finance, regulatory structuring, and fund formation throughout 2024.” Highlights of recent work included advising on the landmark securitisation of airport revenues by the Government of Jamaica, a first-of-its-kind transaction that reinforced Cayman’s role in global financial innovation.
IFLR1000 is a globally respected legal directory that ranks law firms and lawyers based on client feedback, transactional evidence, and extensive market research. Its 2025 rankings serve as a benchmark for excellence across over 235 jurisdictions.
This year’s recognition underscores Stuarts Humphries’ growing influence across the Caribbean offshore legal market and its ability to deliver tailored, results-driven legal solutions in even the most complex cross-border matters.