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Private Equity Multi-jurisdictional Guide: Introduction of the New ELP Law and the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Law 2014
14 October 2014 . 8 min readGood News for Cayman Islands Domiciled Private Equity Funds!
The legal landscape for Cayman Islands domiciled private equity and venture capital funds has changed significantly in 2014 as a result of the coming into force of two new laws in the Cayman Islands. Attached is an analysis article written by Corporate Partner Gary Smith, setting out the principal legal changes that will impact on the formation, launch and operation of Cayman Islands domiciled private equity and venture capital funds.
Latest Updates and Insights
INSIGHTS | 17 February 2026
Cayman Islands – Cryptoassets and Blockchain (part 1)
What legal framework governs cryptoassets? Is there specific legislation governing cryptoassets and businesses transacting with cryptoassets?
INSIGHTS | 11 February 2026
BVI Company Restoration: Court process and requirements
We look briefly at how an application can be made to the court in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to restore a BVI company to the Register of Companies (Register), and aims to provide some practical insight into the restoration process.
INSIGHTS | 09 February 2026
Cayman Islands – CIMA’s Review of VASPs
Cayman Islands introduced The Virtual Assets (Service Providers Act) (“VASP Act”) to align with the standards and recommendations set out by the Financial Action Task Force relating to the AML/CFT supervision of virtual asset services providers (“VASPs”).
INSIGHTS | 26 January 2026
Fund Management in Cayman Islands (Part 1)
Explore key points of fund management regulation in Cayman Islands, a jurisdiction with a strong global reputation, tax neutrality and fund flexibility.

