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Stuarts Humphries is recognised by prestigious global legal directories such as Chambers and Partners, Legal500 and IFLR. The firm has been praised by the legal directories and clients across multiple practice areas in the Cayman Islands.

Firm Testimonals

"Stuarts Humphries understands the complex issues we face and the firm offers substantial value in relation to the fees charged." Legal 500
"They provide straightforward, practical advice and the level of attention we receive is very high. They are good at dealing with commercial matters in a commercial context." Chambers and Partners
"They provide straightforward, practical advice and the level of attention we receive is very high. They are good at dealing with commercial matters in a commercial context." Legal 500
"They are just phenomenal, the advice that they give strikes a real balance between business and legal issues, and they have real-world solutions instead of sitting in an ivory tower." Chambers and Partners
"They were excellent, very responsive, dealt well with foreign law and handled the litigation with aplomb." Chambers and Partners
"Very responsive team with wide knowledge on funds-related issues, including crypto funds." Legal 500

Department Testimonials

Investment Funds Testimonials

Chambers & Partners
"Some of the hardest-working partners you'll find in the offshore jurisdictions." Fund Client Testimonial
"The firm handles very complex matters and has expertise with crypto." Fund Client Testimonial
"A high level of service and high-quality work." Fund Client Testimonial
“Stuarts has and independent practice that has built strong relationships with several notable investment companies and leading onshore firms. Receives praise for its high degree of responsiveness and commerciality.” Publication Recognition
“Compact independent firm that remains a sound choice for funds counsel in the jurisdiction. Well versed in acting for fund managers, promoters and international investors, providing guidance on the structuring and formation of funds, portfolio transactions and regulatory compliance issues, as well as restructuring and litigation. Notable for its expertise in cryptocurrency funds and related investments.” Publication Recognition
"Their strongest point is their customer service. They are incredibly responsive and helpful in meeting our deadlines." Fund Client Testimonial
Established practice known for its expertise advising on a wide variety of investment funds, including private equity, hedge funds and digital asset-related funds. Provides comprehensive support on fund establishment, structuring and restructuring, as well as regulatory and compliance issues. Publication Recognition
The lawyers are "very responsive" and offer "really good, timely service." Funds Client Testimonial
Legal 500
"Stuarts are highly commercial in their advice, often thinking beyond the immediate issues/queries raised to provide extremely helpful feedback and advice. The Stuarts team are also very responsive to queries, and providing rapid and useful advice and support." Funds Client Testimonial
"Attention to detail. Commerciality. Responsiveness." Funds Client Testimonial
"They have a good funds team that is very responsive. They are well versed in closed end and open end funds." Funds Client Testimonial
"Stuarts Humphries do not delay in attending to queries and keep us updated for any changes in regulations." Funds Client Testimonial
Stuarts Humphries has a 'knowledgeable and commercial practice' Publication Recognition
“The team gives prompt responses and is able to distill complex questions into easy-to-understand issue” Fund Client Testimonial
IFLR 1000
"Boutique firm offering prompt personal service and expertise covering a wide range of areas." Fund Client Testimonial
"They are very thorough, knowledgeable and most importantly very responsive." Fund Client Testimonial
"Good understanding of commercial aspects." Fund Client Testimonial
“Quick at responses and commercial.” Fund Client Testimonial
“Excellent work, efficient with reasonable cost, good communications and no known weaknesses.” Fund Client Testimonial
“Very responsive and insightful.” Fund Client Testimonial

Corporate & Commercial Testimonials

Chambers & Partners
“Stuarts has a compact practice that has maintained strong client relationships since its inception. Much of its work sees it act for private equity houses on acquisitions, disposals and group structuring mandates.” Publication Recognition
"The partners roll up their sleeves, take great pride in the work they do and go to great lengths to make themselves available." Corporate Client Testimonial
Stuarts has a “well-known independent practice with wide-ranging corporate and finance expertise, frequently advising on private equity transactions, company formation and asset disposals. Also noted for its growing reputation in the cryptocurrency and blockchain market, advising clients on a wide range of issuances.” Publication Recognition
Stuarts remains a "go-to firm" for many clients, with a "very competitive and good-quality offering" in the Cayman market. Publication Recognition & Client Testimonial
"What I like about them is they're knowledgeable and flexible; they get the job done smartly and efficiently." Corporate Client Testimonial
"The firm gives you partner attention on the top deals." Corporate Client Testimonial
"They always make me feel important as a client." Corporate Client Testimonial
"I get quick and accurate answers. Also, they are able to navigate complex matters and interact well with other teams around the region and around the world." Corporate  Client Testimonial
Legal 500
"Highly practical, experienced, and commercial." Corporate Client Testimonial 
"Proactive, great turn around and responsive." Corporate  Client Testimonial
Bespoke advice provided on short notice and consistently prompt responses to complex queries whenever required. Commercially aware advisers with a finger on the pulse of industry and regulatory trends.” Corporate Client Testimonial
"The team is great. Particularly, there is very little personnel churn, so employee and partner loyalty to the firm is very high. This makes it a reliable partner and a lot of institutional knowledge remains within the firm unaffected by people changes." Corporate  Client Testimonial
Big fans of Chris Humphries and Megan Wright.” Corporate Client Testimonial
Stuarts Humphries “impresses clients with its responsiveness, industry knowledge and value for money, especially when compared to some of the larger firms in the domicile.” Publication Recognition
“Appreciated for ease of contacting partners and speed of the firm’s responsiveness.” Corporate Client Testimonial
“Good business-focused guidance at reasonable charge-out rates.” Corporate Client Testimonial
"Stuarts has wonderful, professional personnel with a variety of expertise." Corporate Client Testimonial
IFLR 1000
“Very responsive and proactive, with a good understanding of the business aspects rather than purely the legal aspects.” Banking Client Testimonial
“Excellent service and quality of work.” Capital markets: Debt Client Testimonial
“Prompt and efficient.” Financial Services Regulatory Client Testimonial
“They are excellent in all aspects.” Financial Services Regulatory Client Testimonial

Banking Finance & Capital Markets

Chambers & Partners
 
Legal 500
"They are very responsive. They do not pad bills and accomplish the task quickly." Capital Markets Client Testimonial
"Wide spectrum of services and deep knowledge of the law." Capital Markets Client Testimonial
"Excellent availability and gets things done." Capital Markets Client Testimonial
IFLR 1000
 

FinTech Legal

Chambers & Partners
They're very, very responsive, and very sharp as well. Within one phone call, they understood exactly what I was trying to do and came up with a proposed solution that actually worked.” FinTech Client Testimonial
"Stuarts turned memos on complex issues around very quickly. The responses were well reasoned and they provided a treasure trove of base documents we were able to use as a quality jumping-off point." FinTech Client Testimonial
"Stuarts Humphries are very professional in their work, and highly appreciated". FinTech Client Testimonial
Legal 500
"The firm handles very complex matters and has expertise with crypto." Funds Client Testimonial  
IFLR 1000

Real Estate Testimonials

Legal 500
"Competent staff with client focus." Real Estate Client Testimonial
"We recommend Buck Grizzel and Chris Humphries." Real Estate Client Testimonial
“Stuarts Humphries is noted for handling all aspects of Cayman real estate law, including the purchase, sale and development of commercial and residential properties in Cayman.”Publication Recognition - Legal 500
“Stuarts Humphries regularly advises on the purchase, sale and development of commercial and residential properties in Cayman encompassing hotels, large commercial buildings and multi-unit residential developments. The team also assists with financing matters, leases and tenancy issues. Local business head Buck Grizzel is the main adviser.” Publication Recognition - Legal 500

Litigation Testimonials

Chambers & Partners
 
Legal 500
"Stuarts' disputes team is 'technically very strong'. Highlights included advising and challenging the grant of Norwich Pharmacal and bankers trust relief before the Grand Court." Litigation Client Testimonial - Legal 500
"Stuarts' lawyers have savvy business judgement'. The practice acted for the estate of a high-net-worth individual and several corporate plaintiffs, in a claim for the ownership and control of funds that were the subject of a revoked trust. Richard Annette is 'very thorough in his research of contract and case law' " Litigation Client Testimonial - Legal 500
"Stuarts Humphries is is particularly focused on commercial, insurance and insolvency disputes.  Legal 500 Publication Recognition

Attorney Testimonials

Chris Humphries Testimonials

Chambers & Partners
"Chris Humphries provides a level of sophistication, business awareness and accessibility that is almost unparalleled in the Cayman Islands." Funds Client Testimonial
"Chris is a fantastic leader. He is rock solid on any issue and super-responsive.Corporate Client Testimonial
"Chris gives us quick and effective responses to any structural or tax questions - this instils a great sense of confidence in the client.Corporate Client Testimonial
"Chris Humphries is a superb attorney. He gives us quick and effective responses to any structural or tax questions - this instils a great sense of confidence in the client.Funds Client Testimonial
"Very responsive and has extensive knowledge of Cayman Islands investment funds.Funds Client Testimonial
"Chris Humphries has been a respected presence on the island for a long time.Funds Client Testimonial
"Christopher is deeply experienced and offers solid, well-considered advice. He is well connected within the Cayman business community and maintains a high level of awareness of developments within the relevant industries.Fintech Client Testimonial
"Chris is a trusted adviser and an essential part of our legal service team. His counsel is always on-point and practical, and his responsiveness is always impressive.Funds Client Testimonial
"Chris Humphries is highly knowledgeable, effective and efficient; he cuts to the core of what the client is looking for.Corporate Client Testimonial
"Chris is a sophisticated, responsive and intelligent problem solver." Corporate Client Testimonial
"Christopher Humphries is considered a "thorough" and "excellent" lawyer by his clients. He is well versed in a range of fund structures, including master-feeder and fund-of-funds, and also frequently advises on restructuring and regulatory compliance issues." Corporate Publication Recognition
"Chris is incredibly responsive and a top-notch problem solvers." Corporate Client Testimonial
"Chris' level of responsiveness is very high and his business acumen is excellent. He provides good advice with a solid business perspective." Corporate Client Testimonial
"Very responsive and tremendously accessible." Funds Client Testimonial
Legal 500
"Chris Humphries is excellent. Super responsive and knows the answer to nearly every issue." Legal 500, Funds Client 
"Chris Humphries - methodical, experienced." Legal 500, Corporate Client
"Very commercial. Very responsive. He knows all aspects of the Cayman Islands law." Legal 500, Capital Markets Client
"Chris Humphries...offers great insight, experience and knowledge. " Legal 500, Corporate Client
"Chris Humphries is an encyclopedia of Cayman funds rules. Super knowledgeable. Very responsive." Legal 500, Funds Client Testimonial
"Very responsive and lots of experience forming Cayman funds.Funds Client Testimonial
"Chris Humphries is a superstar. One of the premier crypto fund attorneys, having worked in the space for many years." Corporate Client Testimonial
"Chris Humphries is incredibly responsive to all client matters, regardless of the size or perceived importance of an issue." Corporate Client Testimonial
"Chris Humphries is a very experienced and knowledgeable adviser with a consistently helpful and pleasant disposition. Chris is always prepared to prioritise urgent client requests and meet tight deadlines on short notice. His advice is always bespoke, accurate and commercially sensitive." Corporate Client Testimonial
"Chris Humphries is an encyclopedia of Cayman funds rules. Super knowledgeable. Very responsive." Funds Client Testimonial
"Chris Humphries is excellent. Very commercial. Very responsive. He knows all aspects of Cayman Islands law." Funds Client Testimonial
"Chris Humphries - methodical, experienced." Corporate Client Testimonial
"I have been working with Chris Humphries for over 15 years and he has always been very knowledgeable, very professional and very responsive." Banking Finance & Capital Markets Client
IFLR 1000
"Very good and very responsive." Client Testimonial
"Knowledgeable, practical and attentive." Client Testimonial
"Very responsive, day or night." Client Testimonial
“Excellent work. Responsive, good team leadership and no known weaknesses.” Client Testimonial
“Very responsive and insightful, good partner access.” Client Testimonial

Megan Wright Testimonials

Chambers & Partners
 
Legal 500
"Megan Wright - excellent all around, substantively and from a billing and communications perspective. One of the most thoughtful, thorough, and experienced funds lawyers in the space. Takes a measured and commercial approach to complex issues. Highly responsive and practical." Funds Client Testimonial
"Megan Wright - one of the most thoughtful, thorough, and experienced funds lawyers in the space. Takes a measured and commercial approach to complex issues. Highly responsive and practical." Corporate Client Testimonial
"Megan Wright...offers great insight, experience and knowledge...and is particularly proactive and easy to work with." Corporate Client Testimonial
"Big fans of Chris Humphries and Megan Wright." Corporate Client Testimonial
IFLR 1000
 

Andrew Hersant Testimonials

Legal 500
 
Chambers & Partners
"Andrew Hersant is a highly experienced transactional lawyer whose expertise spans investment funds, capital markets and structured finance, in addition to general commercial matters." Publication Recognition
"Founding partner Andrew Hersant offers almost two decades of corporate finance experience. He handles a wide range of matters including the establishment of companies, joint ventures and partnerships, investment funds and regulatory advice." Publication Recognition
IFLR 1000
 

Jonathan McLean Testimonials

Chambers & Partners
Jonathan is an integral part of the Stuarts' Investment Funds and Corporate teams which are ranked in the Chambers Global Guide. He is ranked a Leading Individual in the Chambers FinTech Guide.  Publication Recognition
Legal 500
"Jonathan McLean leads the Banking, Finance & Capital Markets team and his work in this area has a focus on cryptocurrency funds and digital asset-related entities." Legal 500 Publication Recognition
"Jonathan McLean has vast experience in corporate structures and navigation of regulatory issues." Legal 500 Publication Recognition
IFLR 1000
"Jonathan McLean is recognised as a Highly Regarded Lawyer for Investments Funds and Financial and Corporate work." Publication Recognition
"Very good and very responsive." Client Testimonial

Buck Grizzel Testimonials

Legal 500
"Buck Grizzel leads the real estate work at Stuarts Humphries and as the firm's head of local legal services has broad, complementary skills across corporate, commercial, probate and immigration law. The practice is frequently counsel to banks and other lenders, property owners, purchasers, developers, real estate brokers, and agents, and assists with hotels, large commercial buildings and multi-unit residential developments." Legal 500, Publication Recognition
"Competent...with client focus." Legal 500, Real Estate Client Testimonial
"We recommend Buck Grizzel and Chris Humphries." Legal 500, Real Estate Client Testimonial
 

Joseph Bates Testimonials

Chambers & Partners
 
Legal 500
Joseph is recognised for his support to the Investment Funds and  Banking, Finance & Capital Markets teams at Stuarts Humphries. Legal 500, Publication Recognition
"Joseph Bates is thorough and responsive." Legal 500, Corporate Client Testimonial