Walkers is a renowned name across offshore jurisdictions for its counsel on trusts and private wealth matters, and in Cayman remains a leading choice for entrepreneurs, trustees, family offices, and major businesses. Its broad offering spans trust litigation; investment, relocation and preservation of private wealth; family investment funds; succession planning; and commercial trust and foundation structures. Three lawyers jointly coordinate the department: Philip Paschalides, one of the market's standout advisors to private clients on the financial aspects of cross-border transactions; Monique Bhullar, a leading name in all aspects of private trusts, foundation companies and other wealth and estate planning structures; and Shelley White, whose practice focuses on trust disputes. Another key lawyer is Lucy Diggle, who is regularly instructed on matters involving the settlement, restructuring, ongoing management and termination of Cayman Islands trusts and wealth planning structures. Scott Jones and Philip Aubry provide robust support to the partners. Former senior partner David Pytches retired from practice in early 2024.

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  • ‘Partners - I have worked closely with Lucy Diggle and Shelley White on contentious trust issues and they both deliver excellent advice and devise clear strategies for resolution of complex disputes. Their client engagement is of the highest standard, and the team ethos which I find so important is clearly evident.'

  • 'Associate - Based on my experience with her, Rebecca Moseley is a very high quality associate who embodies all of the positive traits displayed by the Walkers partners.’
  • ‘The team was very knowledgeable and laser-focused on working to achieve our needs and also very personal in their approach. We felt very supported throughout and their team members worked well together and complemented each other. Prior experiences with others were very transactional in comparison.’

  • ‘Monique Bhullar and Lucy Diggle were top-notch. Very engaging and personal in their approach, while clearly delivering an end result that perfectly met our needs.’

  • ‘Responsive, goal-oriented attorneys with a deep bench.’

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