private client & trusts, Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands is a long-established offshore jurisdiction for the development of trust structures. Appleby’s highly regarded Cayman Private Client & Trusts lawyers specialise in all aspects of Cayman Islands trust law advice and trust litigation. They advise trustees and ultra high net worth individuals on the establishment, restructuring and administration of trusts, estate planning and administration, and the use of private trust companies, as well as providing advice to protectors and beneficiaries on a variety of trust-related matters.

Members of our experienced team also advise on all aspects of commercial trust transactions and  specialise in trust litigation matters, acting and appearing on behalf of trustees, beneficiaries and protectors in court proceedings.

Our Cayman Islands team is highly recommended for private client work by PLC Which Lawyer 2010. Our lawyers regularly chair and speak at trust conferences locally and internationally, and contribute to various trust law journals, including the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Relevant trusts include purpose and person trusts, including fixed trusts, discretionary trusts, trust declarations, charitable and Cayman Islands Special Trusts (Alternative Regime) (STAR) trusts. STAR trusts have been recognised as unique and flexible estate planning tools and have continued to grow in popularity with private families and businesses worldwide. They are frequently used in structured finance and commercial transactions where other special-purpose vehicles are too inflexible or otherwise inappropriate.

Appleby also provides the full range of Private Client & Trust management and administration services through Appleby Trust (Cayman) Ltd, regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority.