Private Funds in Cayman and BVI – Latest Trends for U.S. Fund Managers | May 6 | 11:30 a.m. ET
Practus LLP, in collaboration with Harneys, will host a timely webinar for U.S. fund managers and financial services professionals navigating private fund formation and operations in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the Cayman Islands. The program will cover current legal, regulatory, and practical considerations for structuring alternative investment funds in two of the world’s leading offshore jurisdictions.
Webinar Details
- Title: Private Funds in Cayman and BVI – Latest Trends for U.S. Fund Managers
- Date/Time: May 6, 11:30 a.m. ET
- Hosts: Practus LLP and Harneys
- Speakers: Timothy Spangler (Practus), Christopher Hayes (Practus, moderator), and James Smith (Harneys)
- Registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4d7999f6-d17e-430c-a220-d34d209c9e42@0508b8bc-e99f-4f3f-b041-3fc36de11f63
What to Expect
- A detailed discussion of the legal, regulatory, and business landscape for forming alternative investment funds under BVI or Cayman Islands law.
- A practical comparison of similarities and differences between the two regulatory regimes.
- Guidance on key structuring decisions, including fund types, costs, and timelines.
- An overview of the process for forming a Cayman or BVI company and understanding ongoing obligations.
Who Should Attend
- Fund managers
- Chief compliance officers and risk professionals
- General counsel and in-house legal teams at financial services firms
- Family office executives and wealth advisers
- Accountants, consultants, and international structuring specialists
Speakers
Christopher Hayes (Moderator) is a partner at Practus LLP with more than 20 years of experience advising investment managers and financial institutions on regulatory and compliance matters. He focuses on U.S. investment and securities laws, including the Investment Company Act and Investment Advisers Act, and brings both law firm and in-house experience to practical, business-minded compliance solutions.
Timothy Spangler is a partner at Practus LLP advising alternative investment managers on forming and launching private funds (hedge, private equity, and venture) and related regulatory issues. He also counsels clients on the impact of fintech innovations, including blockchain and digital assets, and is a frequent speaker on innovation in investment management.
James Smith is a partner and Head of the Cayman Transactional Team at Harneys, advising on the set-up, operation, and closure of investment funds, including governance, regulatory compliance, and tax information exchange. He has deep Latin America experience, particularly supporting Brazil-based managers with offshore fund structures.
About Practus LLP
Practus LLP is a modern, distributed law firm that enables experienced attorneys to deliver sophisticated legal services with flexibility and efficiency. The firm advises clients across industries, with particular strength in financial services, corporate, and regulatory matters.
About Harneys
Harneys is a global provider of corporate, trust, and fund services with a strong presence in offshore jurisdictions including the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. It supports international clients with company formation, governance, compliance solutions, and corporate administration.
