Real Estate
Global Guide 2024 : Cayman Islands
Band 3
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Provided by Collas Crill
The Real Estate team in Cayman Islands is led by Gina Berry. The team advises international and local financial institutions on complex security transactions and has secured highly-coveted panel positions as being preferred attorneys for most of the Class A Banks in the Cayman Islands.
The department also advises a wide range of private clients on complex real estate transactions between vendors and purchasers, as well as landlords and tenants; and has acted for the developers of a number of high-end properties in the Cayman Islands.
The team at Collas Crill has vast experience with drafting and coordinating the legal documentation required in high-end investment developments for raw land transformation and infrastructure. They are routinely involved in negotiations with government authorities with respect to acquisitions, commercial activities, licencing and all regulatory matters.
The department has worked extensively with attorneys from other jurisdictions including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Bahamas and Jamaica, amongst others.
Chambers Review
Leading Channel Islands law firm Collas Crill has a well-established presence in the Cayman Islands, where its real estate team is especially noted for its work overseeing residential property purchases on behalf of high net worth individuals. It is also well regarded for its advice on commercial real estate mandates and regularly acts as lenders' counsel on real estate financing matters.
Work Highlights
- Collas Crill advised a high net worth individual on their USD3.5 million purchase of several investment properties at Grand Harbour.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Collas can always be relied upon to handle very complex matters. They are very knowledgeable and solution-oriented."
"The firm's ability to meet near-impossible deadlines without compromising their accuracy makes them an essential part of the business we do."
"They are competent attorneys who have the interests of their clients at the centre of their work."
"They keep abreast of local law updates and real estate matters in Cayman."
"Collas can always be relied upon to handle very complex matters. They are very knowledgeable and solution-oriented."
"The firm's ability to meet near-impossible deadlines without compromising their accuracy makes them an essential part of the business we do."
"They are competent attorneys who have the interests of their clients at the centre of their work."
"They keep abreast of local law updates and real estate matters in Cayman."
Notable Practitioners
Gina Berry is a leading Cayman real estate lawyer who heads a strong team at Collas Crill. She is frequently sought out by developers and lenders for her expertise concerning high-end residential development projects and leasing transactions.
"Gina is a consummate professional who goes above and beyond to ensure her clients are aware of all the intricacies and details of a transaction. She is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and experienced."
"Gina is fantastic in dealing with all matters presented to her. Her in-depth knowledge and experience of the local market continues to prove a massive contribution to the success of our operations."
"Gina is extremely solution-oriented, and her service and legal expertise are exceptional. We are in very safe hands with her on our team.'
"Gina has great turnaround time. She is 100% reliable; she's communicative, responsive, super-quick and attentive."