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Offshore BVI and Cayman Islands Corporate Law Firm
Our clients are international. They choose us for our clear focus on delivering outstanding service and our ability to successfully assist them across the globe. We work with our clients, other law firms and advisers and with each other to efficiently maximize our clients’ commercial advantage whilst minimizing their legal risk.
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An outstanding record of advising on international corporate, investment, and finance transactions.
Investment Management
Our holistic approach on fund and investment management services supporting…
Banking and Financial Services
Strength in depth and excellent servicing standard are the key…
Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Technology and Web3
Our specialists on artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and web3 spanning…
Private Equity and Investment
Our private equity specialists can advise across the entire lifecycle…
Private Wealth and Family Office
Loeb Smith has a wealth of experience in working with…
Real Estate and Infrastructure
Our specialist teams based in Cayman, BVI and Hong Kong…
Logistics, Shipping and Aviation
The transport sector is on the brink of huge transformation…
Energy and Resources
With our deep understanding of energy, environment, and natural resources,…
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Legal Expertise and Advice on Cayman Islands law and British Virgin Islands law
Loeb Smith is an offshore corporate law firm whose Partners have a stellar record of providing advice and expertise to international fund managers, companies, banks, high net worth individuals and several of the world’s largest insurance companies.
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Latest News and Legal Developments
Latest Updates | 10 November 2026
CIMA Publishes FAQs on the New AML Rule and Sanctions Rule
In our Legal Briefing dated 29 July 2026, we set out the scope, key requirements and practical implications of the new Rules gazetted by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) on 20 July 2026, being: (i) the Rule on Effective Compliance Programme for the Prevention and Detection of…
NEWS | 10 November 2026
Loeb Smith Attorneys’ Investment Funds and Financial & Corporate capabilities recognized in the latest IFLR1000 Southeast and Eastern Asia rankings
Hong Kong (6 November 2026) We are pleased to announce that IFLR1000 has released its latest edition of Hong Kong rankings and Loeb Smith Attorneys’ Hong Kong office has once again been named Recommended Firm for Investment Funds: Offshore and Recommended Firm for Financial and Corporate: Offshore.
INSIGHTS | 14 October 2026
Hybrid fund in the Cayman Islands
A hybrid fund combines features of open-ended hedge fund and closed-ended private equity structures. Open-ended funds allow periodic redemptions at net asset value, focusing investments into liquid portfolios. Closed-ended funds lock up capital for a fixed term, and focus on investments into illiquid strategies (e.g. PE funds and…
INSIGHTS | 14 October 2026
Prediction markets and Cayman Islands regulation: gambling, betting or investment business?
Prediction markets have become an increasingly prominent part of the digital asset and decentralised finance landscape.
INSIGHTS | 14 October 2026
Key Features and Benefits of the BVI Incubator Fund
The BVI’s Securities and Investment Business (Incubator and Approved Funds) Regulations, 2015 (the “Regulations”) introduced the “Incubator Fund” which provides a streamlined basis for start-up investment managers to establish a track record of managing funds with an open-ended strategy. The Incubator Fund regime under the Regulations does not…
NEWS | 12 October 2026
“Law Firm of the Year – Fund Domicile”
Law Firm – Fund Domicile – A proud moment to be back at the Hedgeweek® US Awards in NYC on 8th October and pick the award for “Law Firm of the Year – Fund Domicile”. Thank you Partner Robert Farrell who represented team Loeb Smith Attorneys at the…
