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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.
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