Financial Services: Regulatory | Global

The Maples financial services regulatory team is highly respected for its assistance with CIMA compliance, judicial reviews and anti-money laundering matters as well as advising on data protection and foreign account tax compliance (FATCA) issues. It acts for a blue-chip client base in this field, leveraging its status as one of the fund formation powerhouses of the offshore world.

Walkers has a long-established regulatory practice that is particularly highly regarded for its expertise in Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) compliance. This work covers guidance on licensing and registration in addition to AML advice. The firm provides regulatory support to several leading private equity houses and trust companies, assisting with their preparation for strategic reviews and on-site CIMA inspections. The team is well versed in handling regulatory matters concerning data protection, virtual assets and cryptocurrency issues.

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.

Conyers has a strong regulatory team which is recognised for its skills in advising on matters relevant to trusts. It also handles a number of FATCA regulatory matters in Cayman and the BVI, as well as providing guidance on insurance regulations and AML legislation. In addition, the department assists with beneficial ownership, sanctions and data protection mandates. The team is further experienced in addressing regulatory requirements relating to decentralised autonomous organisations (DAO) and virtual asset service providers.