Michelle Richie
CampbellsCampbells‘ investment funds group assists with the structuring, formation and launch of a wide range of investment funds and sits within the firm’s wider corporate law offering, collaborating closely with other related practice areas to provide what clients view as ’a premier one-stop shop for comprehensive legal services‘. Head of the corporate team Alan Craig is well versed in advising funds managers on the capital raising process; he oversees the investment funds group with Simon Thomas, specialist in advice on fundraising and ongoing regulatory obligations. Hedge fund managers and private equity firms look to Richard Spencer for reliable counsel, and more junior partner Kristy-Anne Leith is praised for her ’knowledge and attention to detail‘. Michelle Richie and Myfanwy Leggatt are indicative of the team’s strength in depth.
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Testimonials
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‘Campbells stands out as a premier one-stop shop for comprehensive legal services, uniquely combining top-tier legal advice with innovative solutions tailored to the compliance and regulatory landscapes. The team is agile, meticulous, and exceptionally responsive. Compared to other firms, their holistic approach integrates strategic, compliance, and regulatory considerations, providing advice and support that we would normally need to solicit from multiple firms.’
‘A practical law firm with expertise in the blockchain industry, good value for the service, and forward-looking advice.’
‘Michelle Richie is an excellent lawyer in the private funds space. I have worked with her for about a decade and find that she is very thoughtful, knows the private fund space, and is responsive and accurate. Enjoy working with her.’
‘A terrific group of responsive, smart lawyers with deep knowledge of funds and good project management skills.’
‘Kristy-Anne Leith is a stand-out. She is a great funds lawyer for her knowledge and attention to detail.’
‘Campbells represents something of a boutique offering when compared with the larger firms. They punch well above their weight in terms of venture capital funds where they are the clear market leader in terms of both VC fund formation and associated VC investment structuring and have, for the longest time, been fairly dominant in the Asian hedge funds market.’
‘Simon Thomas is widely recognized in the market as a safe pair of hands for closed ended funds. The practice has been hugely strengthened by the hire of Michelle Richie who is well-regarded in the market and brings over 15 years of experience in hedge funds having worked at other top firms in Cayman. Michelle is responsive and pragmatic and is pleasure to work with.’
‘The team at Campbells in Cayman exhibits a remarkable blend of technical expertise and personal rapport. For me, having a service provider that operates as a collaborative partnership is paramount. Campbells consistently staffs highly experienced lawyers who are able to navigate complex issues, consider information and provide practical advice on the fly. I have engaged with Simon Thomas, Kristy-Ann Leith, and Myfanwy Leggatt on various securities and investment business, corporate, and fintech issues. In each interaction, I have been reassured by their competence and have confidence in Campbells' capability to manage the matters effectively.'
Key clients
- Tiger Global
- Addition
- Ribbit Capital
- Kaszek Ventures
- Aleph Ventures
- Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
- DCM Capital
- GSR Capital
- Jungle Ventures
- Sunvest Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Tiger Global Management on the establishment, set-up, regulation and launch of its most recent 2.2 billion dollar venture capital fund.
- Advised Valor Capital Group on the establishment, set-up, regulation and launch of their two next generation fund structures.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Simon Thomas
CampbellsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Thomas, Alan Craig