Experienced Cayman funds specialist Barry McEwan has joined Ogier’s Cayman Islands team as Counsel.

Barry, whose practice spans all areas of corporate and commercial work with a focus on investment funds and private equity, is listed in Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Lawyer’ for Investment Funds.

Having started his career at Magic Circle firm Clifford Chance in London before moving to the Cayman Islands in 2014, Barry adds strength to Ogier’s growing funds team which is highlighted as an ‘early leader in Cayman’s nascent cryptocurrency space’ by IFLR 1000.

Partner Bradley Kruger said: “Our team continues to grow in response to client demand, and we are very pleased to welcome Barry to the firm.”

An Attorney of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, Barry advises on the establishment, restructuring, management and termination of Cayman investment funds, stock exchange listings, acquisitions and disposals of regulated and unregulated entities, joint venture arrangements, corporate finance, and corporate governance.

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