Cayman Islands: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

开曼群岛《大法院规则》第24号命令引入新第7A条规则，为诉讼前及非诉讼方证据开示建立成文机制。本文探讨该规则如何填补程序框架中的重大空

Discovery is a key aspect of section 238 appraisal proceedings and is critical in establishing fair value. In 58.com the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands recently clarified the circumstances...

Under Order 24, rule 1 of the Grand Court Rules ("GCR"), a party is required to give discovery of "documents which are or have been in his possession, custody or power".

International arbitration is experiencing significant growth in the Cayman Islands as both domestic and international parties increasingly choose this jurisdiction for dispute resolution. The Cayman Islands offers experienced practitioners, supportive courts, and a robust legal framework based on the UNCITRAL Model Law and English Arbitration Act 1996, making it an attractive venue for arbitration, particularly in financial services and investment fund disputes.

A leading insolvency and restructuring silk with decades of experience in landmark cases including Thames Water, Lehman Brothers, and BCCI has been appointed to the Cayman Islands Financial Services Division bench. His extensive cross-border expertise and familiarity with both Cayman and Hong Kong courts positions him to handle complex international insolvency matters as the jurisdiction prepares to introduce new restructuring legislation.

In Global Capital Partners LLC v Alpha Carta, Ltd [2026] CIGC (FSD) 72, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands (the Court) clarified the scope and purpose of asset disclosure orders...

International arbitration is experiencing significant growth in the Cayman Islands as both domestic and international parties increasingly choose this jurisdiction for dispute resolution. The Cayman Islands offers experienced practitioners, supportive courts, and a robust legal framework based on the UNCITRAL Model Law and English Arbitration Act 1996, making it an attractive venue for arbitration, particularly in financial services and investment fund disputes.

The Court of Appeal in Re PetroSaudi International has settled a long-standing debate by confirming that Cayman Islands courts have jurisdiction to order just and equitable winding up where there is a need for investigation into a company's affairs. This landmark appellate decision establishes clear parameters for when the investigative ground can be invoked, requiring proper standing and evidence that unsecured creditors would benefit.

The Cayman and Hong Kong courts have delivered parallel rulings in Re Ourgame International Holdings Limited that fundamentally reshape how liquidators must approach applications for powers and cross-border recognition. These decisions establish that courts will scrutinize each requested power individually, requiring specific justification and evidence rather than granting blanket authority. What does this mean for practitioners seeking to make Cayman liquidations effective across multiple jurisdictions?

The Cayman Islands serves as a premier international financial centre where substantial wealth is structured through various entities, making it a critical jurisdiction for cross-border asset recovery disputes. This comprehensive guide examines the robust legal framework and powerful mechanisms available under Cayman Islands law for parties seeking to trace, preserve, and recover assets across multiple jurisdictions.

The regime for enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the Cayman Islands, as embodied in the Foreign Arbitral Awards Enforcement Act and the jurisprudence of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands ...