This page is part of the Issue: March 2007

  Staff Changes

  Conferences attended

  GAIM Cayman conference

Staff Changes

Siobain Groom, one of the firm’s associate attorneys will be leaving the firm as from 16 February 2007 and we wish her every success with her future plans.

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Conferences/events attended

Robert Searle attended the GAIM USA conference in Boca Raton on 22-24 January 2007.

Campbells hosted its 5th Annual hedge funds conference on 9 February 2007. Over 170 delegates attended. Most were from the financial services industry but there were also delegates from Canada, the US, Ireland, the Bahamas and the UK. This was the best attended event so far and was very well received. The opening address was given by Cindy Scotland, Managing Director of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. The format of the conference then comprised a series of panel sessions covering issues raised by a hypothetical case study of an investment funds structure. We are currently planning our conference for 2008 which is likely to be held on Friday 8 February. For more information please contact Alistair Walters.

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GAIM Cayman conference

For the second year running Campbells are pleased to be a Gold Sponsor of the GAIM Cayman conference being held this year on 14 – 16 May 2007. Last year’s event was a huge success. This year’s event will once again feature the most influential investors and experts in hedge fund operational risk management over the course of three days of first rate conference sessions and exceptional networking opportunities. There will be concurrent sessions for each specific targeted job function (CFO, COO, COO) will enable GAIM Cayman to offer complete coverage of the topical issues affecting hedge fund operational risk and due diligence.

Specific topics include:

• Learn the process of valuing and pricing of illiquid securities, including side pockets
• Obtaining independent due diligence reports, including the a discussion on the value of hedge fund ratings
• Minimizing exposure to hedge fund blow ups and exercising your rights as an investor
• Establishing an effective relationship with administrators
• Comparing and contrasting various offshore jurisdictions, and understanding how investors and fund of funds juggle multiple jurisdictions
• EXCLUSIVE: A first-person case study on Amaranth’s “wind-down”

Expert Speaker Faculty: GAIM Cayman 2007 will feature more than 70 speakers, including more fund of funds and institutional investors speaking than any other operational due diligence event, ensuring you get first-hand insight from those going through the operational processes.

Regulation and Legislation: Regulators from CIMA, the FSA, the SEC, and NFA will discuss the current regulatory environment, what their respective jurisdictions are planning and what the outcomes could be.

For more information please visit www.gaimcayman.com

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