Financial Services: Regulatory
Global Guide 2024 : Cayman Islands
Band 2
About
Provided by Ogier
Ogier regularly advises clients on registration, licensing and regulatory compliance. Our team has helped shape much of the law and regulations that impact our clients.
We also advise regulated businesses on contentious regulatory matters including investigations and enforcement actions, assisting with all phases of the investigation process. Our team can assist and advise in the prosecution and defence of financial crime issues, on sanctions-related issues, in self-initiated internal investigations and more generally on cross-border investigations, often working on such matters alongside onshore and in-house legal teams.
Our regulatory team spans Ogier's jurisdictions, allowing our experts to undertake cross-jurisdictional analysis and provide a solution for when a multi-national client is facing similar regulations in different jurisdictions.
We ensure our clients not only remain in compliance with their regulatory obligations but also receive forewarning and practical advice on the implementation of regulatory proposals, initiatives and reforms.
We have long-standing relationships with industry regulators in the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg, coupled with our wealth of experience assisting some of the world's largest financial services businesses in implementing change to meet the requirements of new laws and regulations. We balance astute technical compliance with realistic practical implementation advice.
Key contact: Joanne Huckle
Chambers Review
Ogier's highly regarded financial services regulatory team handles a wide range of matters. This includes counselling clients on compliance with CIMA regulations and anti-money laundering concerns, in addition to advising on beneficial ownership and FATCA issues. The team is also adept at dealing with sanctions-related regulatory issues and assisting with regulatory matters in the digital asset space.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ogier is a highly responsive and commercial law firm."
"Ogier has strong relationships with the regulators and can offer insight and guidance well beyond simply telling us the legislation."
"The firm fields a well-resourced team with a very commercial approach."
"The Ogier team is on top of all issues and is able to provide practical recommendations on complex matters."
"Ogier is a highly responsive and commercial law firm."
"Ogier has strong relationships with the regulators and can offer insight and guidance well beyond simply telling us the legislation."
"The firm fields a well-resourced team with a very commercial approach."
"The Ogier team is on top of all issues and is able to provide practical recommendations on complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Joanne Huckle is head of the investment funds regulatory team at Ogier. She has deep experience assisting asset managers and fund administrators with an extensive list of matters in this space, including regulatory reviews and due diligence reporting as well as beneficial ownership analyses and advising on sanctions-related issues.
"She is detailed, keenly aware of the applicable laws depending upon the issues being addressed, and can help craft advice with a practical and commercial perspective."
"Joanne Huckle and the Ogier team display first-class knowledge with a willingness to give a detailed opinion that allows me to progress any matter with peace of mind."
"We love working with Joanne Huckle because we are always sure to get efficient, reliable advice."
Martin Byers is a counsel in Ogier's financial services regulatory practice. He assists with a range of contentious and non-contentious matters ranging from CIMA compliance and registration to AML, economic substance and beneficial ownership matters.
"Martin Byers is a consummate professional who brings knowledge and expertise to the difficult arena of regulatory law."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ogier
Cayman Islands