This page is part of the Issue: January 2008

  Campbells Investment Funds Conference

  Campbells ranking in Chambers Global 2008

  Staff changes

Campbells Investment Funds Conference

Campbells Investment Funds Conference

We are pleased to announce that the firm’s 6th annual investment funds conference is to be held on 4 February 2008 at the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman. The theme of the conference will be “Stress Testing Cayman Funds”.

As in previous years, the speakers will be well established and well known in the local and overseas funds market. To download the program please click here.

For more information please contact Alistair Walters or John Wolf at Campbells

E.mail: awalters@campbells.com.ky or jwolf@campbells.com.ky

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Campbells ranking in Chambers Global 2008

We are very pleased to have been ranked highly in the latest edition of Chambers Global which covers more than 160 countries, Chambers Global ranks the leading law firms and lawyers worldwide http://www.chambersandpartners.com/global/search.aspx

Chambers’ researchers carry out thousands of interviews with lawyers and clients. The rankings are based on legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence, and commitment to the client. Inclusion in the guide is based solely on the research. Chambers states clearly that no-one can 'buy their way in'.

The firm’s entry for Corporate & Finance reads as follows:

“The Firm: One of the few independent firms with the capacity to handle more complex work, and with a reputation for doing so in an “extremely competent” manner, Campbells is continuing to move away from a focus on disputes. The non-contentious side of the practice has seen steady growth, particularly in the insolvency, investment funds and structured finance sectors. Clients praise the firm’s professionalism and excellent service.”

”The Lawyers: The “knowledgeable, capable and responsive” John Wolf stands out as a funds expert for the firm, though he handles a wide variety of matters. Robert Searle is highly praised for his work in funds management, and clients note his “responsiveness and extremely solid grasp of the industry and relevant legal issues.”

The firm’s entry for Litigation and Dispute Resolution reads as follows:

“The Firm: This mid-sized firm continues to receive a fair number of referrals from the larger Cayman firms, and the team’s reputation in commercial disputes stands it in good stead when it comes to attracting standalone disputes clients. Sources praise the firm’s abilities in handling insolvency and liquidation, trust and general commercial matters.”

“The Lawyers: Ross McDonough’s “wealth of experience” across a broad range of areas, including insolvency, asset tracing, and mutual funds and trusts litigation, has earned him a reputation as “an excellent litigator.” The “very talented” Shaun McCann is one of the heads of the litigation department and a specialist in banking and insurance matters. “Personable and capable” Alistair Walters continues to impress thanks to his experience and knowledge in a range of commercial matters.”

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Staff changes

We are pleased to announce that Kevin Kirby has joined the firm as its CFO. Kevin is a certified management accountant and the former Financial Controller & General Manager of a financial services company registered with the Canadian Mutual Fund Dealers Association (an SRO) and the New Brunswick Securities Commission. He is also a former Senior Examiner for the New Brunswick Securities Commission and New Brunswick Insurance Commission.

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