Financial Services: Regulatory - Cayman Islands
What the team is known for
The financial services regulatory practice at Mourant is noted for its capabilities in assisting with all Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) requirements, representing clients in judicial reviews as well as advising on the compliance requirements underpinning transactions. The firm is expert in handling AML, data protection and sanctions issues and also represents clients in contentious matters.
Strengths
"The Mourant team is knowledgeable and considerate of all the intricacies of our business when providing their advice."
"Sara Galletly and her team are among the top experts in regard to Cayman regulatory law, and are good at finding answers and practical approaches."
Notable practitioners
Sara Galletly is an esteemed Cayman Islands regulatory lawyer who has a wealth of experience advising on economic substance and anti-money laundering requirements, as well as data protection, virtual asset service provider and sanctions issues. "Sara Galletly has steered us through some difficult issues. She is very close to the pulse of things in Cayman; she is technically very strong and also pragmatic." "Sara has made herself a go-to person in the Cayman Islands for regulatory matters. She has a fantastic commercial approach, especially with new legislation, and has demonstrated her prescience in the application of new laws." "She is an exceptionally competent and knowledgeable partner with extensive regulatory experience."