At Nelsons Legal, we specialise in facilitating seamless corporate transactions and changes. From managing share issues and listings to overseeing voluntary liquidations and facilitating company reinstatement, we guide clients through every stage of corporate transactions. The expertise of our corporate lawyers in the Cayman Islands also extends to navigating complex mergers and acquisitions.
When Do You Need A Corporate Attorney in the Cayman Islands?
- You are contemplating voluntary liquidation to wind up your company’s affairs in an orderly manner and distribute assets to creditors and shareholders.
- You need assistance with reinstating a dissolved company to legal existence due to administrative oversight or strategic reasons.
- You are exploring mergers, acquisitions, or corporate reorganisations to consolidate operations, achieve synergies, or expand market presence.
- You require guidance on structuring, negotiating, and documenting corporate transactions to ensure legal compliance and protect your interests.
- You are facing regulatory challenges or disputes related to corporate transactions and changes and need skilled legal representation.
- You seek strategic advice on optimising your corporate structure, governance, and operations to adapt to changing market conditions and achieve long-term growth objectives.
- You are handling complex cross-border transactions or regulatory frameworks and require expertise in international corporate law and cross-border compliance.
- You are looking to enhance corporate transparency, accountability, and shareholder value through effective corporate governance practices and disclosures.
Our services for corporate transactions and changes include:
Mergers and Acquisitions
Our Cayman Island corporate attorneys offer comprehensive support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions. This includes due diligence investigations, assessing transaction risks and opportunities, structuring transactions to achieve clients’ strategic objectives, drafting and negotiating transaction documents (such as purchase agreements, merger agreements, and shareholder agreements), obtaining regulatory approvals and clearances, and facilitating post-closing integration and restructuring. We leverage our expertise in corporate law, transactional matters, and industry regulations to help clients handle mergers and acquisitions successfully.
Corporate Restructuring
Corporate restructuring can help companies optimise their operations, streamline their corporate structure, and enhance their financial performance. Our corporate lawyers in the Cayman Islands provide strategic guidance and transactional support to clients considering corporate restructuring initiatives, such as mergers, spin-offs, asset transfers, and debt reorganisations. This includes assessing the feasibility and implications of various restructuring options, developing restructuring plans, preparing necessary documentation (such as merger agreements, spin-off plans, and restructuring agreements), obtaining shareholder and regulatory approvals, and implementing restructuring transactions efficiently.
Regulatory Compliance and Due Diligence
Our attorneys conduct comprehensive regulatory compliance assessments and due diligence reviews to identify risks, liabilities, and regulatory issues. This includes reviewing relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards; analysing documents and agreements; assessing compliance with securities laws, antitrust regulations, environmental laws, and other regulatory requirements; and identifying any compliance gaps that may require corrective action. We provide proactive advice on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and corrective actions to address gaps and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Corporate Finance
Corporate finance transactions play a crucial role in facilitating business growth, expansion, and strategic initiatives. Our corporate lawyers in the Cayman Islands provide comprehensive support to clients involved in various corporate finance transactions, including debt financing, equity financing, venture capital investments, private placements, and securities offerings. This includes advising clients on financing structures, negotiating financing agreements, preparing documents, obtaining approvals, and ensuring compliance with securities laws and regulations.
Share Issues and Listings
Share issues and listings require strategic planning. Our corporate attorneys in the Cayman Islands work closely with clients to develop effective strategies for raising capital through share issuances and accessing public markets through listings. We provide comprehensive guidance on structuring share issuances, complying with securities laws and regulations, preparing prospectuses or offering memoranda, and handling the listing process on stock exchanges or alternative trading platforms with our preferred providers. We ensure that clients can successfully raise capital and enhance their visibility in the community.
Company Reinstatement
In cases where companies have been dissolved but wish to resume operations, the process of company reinstatement requires careful attention to legal and procedural requirements. Our attorneys guide clients through the reinstatement process, starting with identifying the reasons for dissolution and rectifying any administrative errors or deficiencies. Our Cayman Island corporate attorneys assist in preparing reinstatement applications, drafting necessary resolutions and documentation, and liaising with regulatory authorities to restore the company to legal existence.
Voluntary Liquidations
When companies decide to wind up their operations voluntarily, proper planning and execution are essential to minimise legal risks and ensure smooth liquidation. Our attorneys provide comprehensive support throughout all stages of the voluntary liquidation process. This includes advising clients on the legal requirements and procedures for initiating voluntary liquidation, preparing necessary resolutions and documentation, coordinating with liquidators and regulatory authorities, and facilitating the orderly distribution of assets to creditors and shareholders.
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Disputes can arise during corporate transactions and changes, requiring skilled legal representation to protect clients’ interests and resolve disputes efficiently. Our attorneys offer experienced advocacy and representation in dispute resolution proceedings, arbitration, or litigation. This includes assessing the merits of potential claims or defences, developing effective legal strategies, negotiating settlements, and representing clients in court or before arbitration panels. We advocate zealously on behalf of clients to achieve favourable outcomes and minimise disruption to their business operations.
Meet Our Corporate Attorneys
Steven graduated from Dundee and Edinburgh Universities where he obtained an LLB and Dip LP. He was admitted as a solicitor in Scotland in 1983 and has practiced as an attorney at law in the Cayman Islands for 30 years.
Steven’s practice includes the licencing and regulation of all types of entities involved in the provision of financial services in the Cayman Islands as well as advising on AML and Economic Substance Issues.
He advises on all forms of corporate commercial law, real estate, banking, the formation of investment funds, partnerships, immigration, and local business licencing and shipping matters.
His practice includes expertise in trusts where he advises onshore legal and tax advisors regarding the establishment of Cayman Islands trusts and their underlying corporate structures. He also advises a number of leading local and international trust companies on a broad range of trust administration issues.
He has represented both beneficiaries and trustees in contentious trust litigation before the Grand Court.
He has considerable experience in dealing with the variety of legal issues that arise when acting for clients with interests in a multiplicity of jurisdictions. He is an experienced legal practitioner with an in-depth knowledge of the issues affecting those who choose to do business in the Cayman Islands.
Laura specialises in corporate governance, corporate / asset acquisitions and disposals and funding arrangements that include various corporate and partnership structures. Laura has a passion for governance, structuring, sustainability, and the environment. She has a track record of successfully working as part of a team with clients and colleagues. Recommended by Legal 500 Caribbean 2022 as possessing key experience in corporate governance matters and Legal 500 Caribbean 2023 as being a clever lawyer with an in-depth knowledge of Cayman regulations. Regulatory advice relates to the licences required to operate in the Cayman Islands, economic substance, data protection and the regulatory measures required by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA).
Laura regularly works with investment funds and intermediaries to advise on a variety of legal, corporate, regulatory and funds matters, including funds structured as limited liability companies, segregated portfolio companies and exempted limited partnerships. Laura provides legal advice on the whole fund cycle from incorporation to the wind-down of the fund with CIMA and the Registrar of Companies.
Laura also advises investment managers in their application for registration with CIMA as a securities investment business including all the relevant contracts and policies and procedures. In addition, Laura assists company managers with their whole life cycle. Having key legal experience advising on the day-to-day operational management of a company manager provides invaluable experience when assisting businesses in the Cayman Islands.
Laura’s dedication to client service has glowing reviews by clients such as an institutional pension scheme where a trustee commented that Laura brings ‘real insight’ and ‘add value’ to their investments; and a partner in the creation of a complex joint venture structured as a limited liability partnership stating “It has been really helpful to have [Laura’s] specialist advice for the LLP agreement, she has taken the time to understand our project and ensuring her advice aligns with the other documents. She’s been confident on the negotiations, and I have particularly been impressed by her ability to explain some of the more complicated clauses in the LLP agreement!”.
Laura’s legal career began in 2011 and she has been advising clients on their legal requirements ever since. Laura qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales in 2016 and was admitted to the bar in the Cayman Islands in 2021.
Contact Nelsons Legal for good, dedicated corporate counsel in Cayman Islands
Nelsons Legal is synonymous with good, dedicated counsel. Our team of experienced corporate lawyers in the Cayman Islands is committed to providing personalised and effective legal solutions to address the diverse needs of our clients. With our deep expertise in corporate transactions and changes, we help businesses achieve their strategic goals while mitigating risks and maximising value. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and facilitate seamless corporate transactions and changes.
