Elizabeth Kenny

Counsel

  • Cayman Islands
Elizabeth Kenny

Overview

Liz is a Counsel in the Corporate and Funds Group. Prior to joining Loeb Smith she worked as a Corporate Attorney (M&A and Restructuring) in England specializing in cross-border and domestic M&A at DLA Piper and then advised on large scale corporate restructurings at KPMG Legal. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in advising Cayman Islands and BVI Investment Funds of all asset types (private equity, hedge, venture capital, real estate, and crypto) on formation and launch, regulatory compliance, restructuring, and wind downs. She also advises corporate transactions including joint ventures, privatisations, equity incentives and group re-organisations. Liz has authored many articles in relation to Cayman Islands legal and regulatory issues in publications such as Asia Business Law Journal.

Latest Updates and News

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitration Awards in the British Virgin Islands
INSIGHTS | 15 November 2024

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitration Awards in the British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) is a very user-friendly jurisdiction for enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards.

Preference shares and redemption rights in the Cayman Islands – an overview
INSIGHTS | 14 November 2024

Preference shares and redemption rights in the Cayman Islands – an overview

It has become increasingly popular in recent years for venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms to set up exempted companies limited by shares in the Cayman Islands for the purposes of pre-IPO equity financing rounds.

Cayman Islands: The need to focus on Corporate Governance
INSIGHTS | 31 October 2024

Cayman Islands: The need to focus on Corporate Governance

Corporate governance in the Cayman Islands primarily follows international standards and best practices, influenced by various factors including legal frameworks, regulatory bodies like the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”), and market expectations.

What are the key laws and rules that govern Cayman Islands’ investment funds?
INSIGHTS | 25 October 2024

What are the key laws and rules that govern Cayman Islands’ investment funds?

Open-Ended Funds – The Mutual Funds Act (for open-ended funds) and the Private Funds Act (for closed-ended funds) are the two main statutes relevant to the regulation of investment funds in the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) is the regulatory body responsible for compliance with…

Voidable Transactions in the British Virgin Islands
INSIGHTS | 27 August 2024

Voidable Transactions in the British Virgin Islands

In certain circumstances, the liquidator of a British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) company may be able to set aside certain transactions which took place in the lead up to the company’s liquidation. It is important for those concerned with the affairs of a BVI company that they are aware…

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