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Appointment to Human Rights Commission

In January 2010 Alistair was appointed by the Governor of the Cayman Islands as one of the 4 members of the Cayman Islands Human Rights Commission, chaired by former Attorney General Richard Coles and established under the new constitution.

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Chambers 2010 Guide to the World's Leading lawyers

Chambers 2010 Guide to the World's Leading lawyers has recently been published. Again, Campbells has been consistently ranked as one of the leading law firms in the Cayman Islands in all main areas of practice.

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Corporate and Finance

This quality firm's corporate practice has grown steadily in strength. Peers are talking up the prospects of the team, and are beginning to view the corporate team as a match for the successful litigation group. With capabilities in MA, mining and resources, debt and equity listings, asset finance and restructuring, the team offers an increasingly full-service package. John Wolf echoes this broad offering, and he heads the corporate and commercial department while also displaying expertise in hedge funds and other investment structures.

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Investment Funds

This funds team deals with both hedge funds and private equity funds, with the lawyers considered experts in these fields. Peers profess that "they've certainly developed their profile, especially for contentious funds issues." John Wolf is the head of the corporate and commercial team, demonstrating a wide range across the corporate and funds spectrum. Robert Searle, is viewed as "one of the names for investment funds" and his experience covers Australia and the UK too.

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Litigation

This local firm has a reputation for high quality and professionalism, with peers saying: "The team does a very good job for its clients." Highlights include cases on and off-island, including unique matters that set precedents in Cayman law. Ross McDonough is widely regarded as "a great advocate" and a fine rainmaker, and he handles many commercial disputes, insolvencies and trust-related issues. Alistair Walters is the managing partner, and he successfully balances his responsibilities with a still-impressive caseload. Shaun McCann is especially visible for on-island work. He is well established and has a solid market reputation. Sources describe Kirsten Houghton as "straight, professional and pleasant to deal with," and have high hopes for her future.

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World Finance Awards for 2010

We are pleased to announce that in The World Finance Awards for 2010, Campbells has been named as having the best insolvency and restructuring team in the Cayman Islands. The team is headed by partner Ross McDonough. Partner Alistair Walters has also been named as best individual lawyer in the Cayman Islands.

The World Finance Awards - created in 2007 to identify industry leaders, individuals, teams and organisations that represent the benchmark of achievement and best practice in the financial and business world - are entering their third year and will reflect a wider spectrum of financial services and related industries than ever before.

Learn more here.

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Scholarships

Campbells and Campbell Corporate Services Ltd have a scholarship program that is open to eligible candidates wishing to continue their studies after High School.

The scholarship program is not limited to law or legal courses. Applications for scholarships are invited from eligible candidates for the academic year 2010 – 2011 and must be submitted by 31 March 2010.

For any other questions please contact Alistair Walters, Managing Partner on awalters@campbells.com.ky or at P.O. Box 884 GT, Grand Cayman KY1-1103.

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Staff Changes

We are pleased to announce that Alan Craig has joined the firm and as from 1 April 2010 will be a partner in the firm’s corporate and commercial department. Alan received his law degree in 1991 from the University of Glasgow, Scotland (with honours) and was admitted as a Solicitor in Scotland in 1994 (not practising). He was subsequently admitted as an Attorney in the State of New York in 1995 (not practising) and England and Wales in 1997 (not practising). Alan worked with the US investment bank Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette (subsequently acquired by Credit Suisse) in London prior to relocating to the Cayman Islands in 1999, at which time he was admitted to the Cayman Islands bar.

Having worked with the law firm Walkers in the Cayman Islands from August 1999 Alan joined the firm of Turner & Roulstone in January 2004 to head their corporate department; in which capacity he was personally responsible for advising a large number of international financial institutions and corporate clients as well as the supervision of the other attorneys in the group. Alan joined Campbells in November 2009.

Alan has experience in a range of capital markets and securitisation transactions as well of bespoke financing structures. He has also advised a number of US listed Cayman entities and Cayman subsidiaries of major multinationals on the areas of Cayman Islands law applicable to them. Alan has extensive experience in relation to investment fund products, including both hedge funds and private equity investment vehicles, as well as the licensing of financial institutions and investment advisors. Alan is also recognised as having specialist experience in the structuring and licensing of insurance companies.

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