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Richard Annette Promoted to Head of Litigation

Stuarts Humphries is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Annette to Head of the Litigation department.

Richard has twenty years litigation and dispute resolution experience and qualified as a Cayman Islands Attorney in 2000 joining Stuarts in 2005. He has consistently been recommended by the Legal 500 in respect of litigation work in the Cayman Islands. Having previously worked for over 5 years at Clifford Chance in London and for over 2 years at White & Case in London, Richard’s experience includes a wide variety of corporate, commercial, insolvency and insurance disputes.

He has appeared in both the Grand Court and Court of Appeal in the Cayman Islands as well as acted in proceedings before the Privy Council.

Chris Humphries, Managing Director of Stuarts Humphries said, “I am very happy to have been working with Richard for the past 10 years and I look forward to seeing him excel in this new role”.

Read more about Richard here.

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Richard Annette

Partner and Head of Litigation

Tel:+1 (345) 814-7920

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“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 - Chambers & Partners
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 - Legal 500
“Boutique firm offering prompt personal service and expertise covering a wide range of areas.”
“Very responsive team with wide knowledge on funds-related issues, including crypto funds.”
Fund Client Testimonial - IFLR 1000
“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.”
Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
“The team gives prompt responses and is able to distill complex questions into easy-to-understand issue.”
Fund Client Testimonial - Legal 500
“The partners roll up their sleeves, take great pride in the work they do and go to great lengths to make themselves available.”
Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
“Stuarts Humphries, understands the complex issues we face and the firm offers substantial value in relation to the fees charged.”
Legal 500
“They are very thorough, knowledgeable and most importantly very responsive.”
Fund Client Testimonial - IFLR 1000
“Their strongest point is their customer service. They are incredibly responsive and helpful in meeting our deadlines.”
Fund Client Testimonial - Chambers & 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

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