Michael Sharvin
Managing Associate
Bedell Cristin
More informationBedell Cristin fields a ‘very efficient and responsive real estate team’, which routinely advises major retail banks, high-net-worth investors and institutional lenders in Cayman on high-profile commercial and residential projects. Highly praised by clients for being a ’fantastic attorney’, Ian Jamieson leads the real estate practice, handling multi-million dollar commercial and residential real estate deals with Michael Sharvin, whose focus spans commercial leasings, high-value residential and commercial acquisitions and disposals, and real estate financing work. Particularly active in property-related disputes, Richard Parry is also highly recommended. Immigration and residency specialist Daniel Altneu and associate Mellissa Thomas also add value to the team.
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Testimonials
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'The customer service is beyond fantastic, they are always there when you need them and they give excellent advice.'
‘Ian Jamieson - Ian is a fantastic attorney, has a wonderful manner and his clients love him.’
‘Very efficient and responsive real estate team.’
‘Michael Sharvin and Ian Jamieson are well regarded lawyers. Michael Sharvin is incredibly responsive and thorough and goes above and beyond for our clients.’
'Daniel Altneu is outstanding, he goes above and beyond for his clients and should be recognised for his outstanding service.'
'Very satisfied with Bedell and have not looked elsewhere. Very knowledgeable team and always on the ball. Value their advice and expertise in their field.'
'Mostly work with Ian Jamieson. Outstanding individual and very happy to have him deal with our real estate matters. Very experienced and most importantly always available for us. Gives us the right advice to make sound decisions. Have now worked with him for over a decade and consider him one of the best in his field.'
'Daniel Altneu is most affable and offers great attention to high-net-worth clients, he is familiar with all aspects of our small island and is a delight to talk to and work with. He goes above and beyond the scope of his work and is an ambassador for the Cayman Islands in every way.'
Key clients
- Golden Foundation
- Harbour Walk Ltd
- RBC Royal Bank (Cayman) Limited and Royal Bank House (Cayman) Limited
- Morne Botes
- Birch Tree Hill Properties
- FirstCaribbean International Bank Cayman Limited
- Cayman National Bank Limited
- Deloitte & Touche LLP
- Cayman Islands Bankers Association
Work highlights
- Represented Cayman Islands Bankers Association in relation to its opposition of proposed new legislation that if adopted will dramatically alter the process for residential secured lending and enforcement in the Cayman Islands.
- Acted for Harbour Walk Ltd in relation to the drafting of sale agreements, by-laws and closing documents.
- Acted for Birch Tree Hill Limited & KY MEP LTD, drafting documents and coordinating sales for a new development on Grand Cayman.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars 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.
Ian Jamieson
Ian joined Bedell Cristin (formerly Solomon Harris) in 2008 and became a partner in 2012. Prior to this he worked for a number of onshore law firms, including Eversheds. He also worked for another leading offshore law firm in the BVI for four years where he focused on banking and corporate law as well as Caribbean property matters.
Ian's main area of expertise is all types of real estate, with significant experience in hotel transactions. He is also highly experience in banking finance, conveyancing, development work and commercial and residential leasing.
Ranked in band 1 by Chambers and partners, Ian leads a highly efficient and client-focused team that was responsible for the largest real estate deal in the history of the Cayman Islands. The team has acted in six of the last eight major hotel transactions, including the first acquisition of a hotel in the Cayman Islands by a Japanese REIT.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian Jamieson