NEWS & INSIGHTS
Claritas is ranked in Chambers
We are thrilled to announce that Claritas has received its very first firm ranking by Chambers and Partners for Dispute Resolution in the Cayman Islands! This significant milestone is a ...
Read more...Client Choice Awards
Elisabeth has been designated in the Lexology Client Choice in Asset Recovery 2026. Established in 2005, Client Choice recognises those law and consulting firms and individuals around th...
Read more...Elisabeth’s guest speaker opportunity
Elisabeth was honored to be guest speaker on behalf of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the International Bar Association (IBA) at the IFAC–IBA Caribbean Region...
Read more...Claritas move up the rankings in Legal 500
We’re proud to announce that the Claritas team have moved up in the rankings in the Legal 500 Caribbean Guide in Regulatory and Compliance and the Dispute Resolution categories. A refl...
Read more...Elisabeth and Justine provide training to Zambian Public Sector Agencies
Elisabeth and Justine were delighted to partner with Restitution, Diakonia and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) to provide training to the Zambian publi...
Read more...Elisabeth is Keynote speaker at the FIA ten year celebration in the Turks and Caicos
Elisabeth was delighted to be invited to be the key note speaker at the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Celebration of ten years of their Financial Intelligence Unit. Elisabeth spoke ab...
Read more...Elisabeth provides update on tighter AML regime for lawyers in finance
Elisabeth recently provided updates to Cayman News Service in relation tighter AML rules for lawyers. Elisabeth advised that the new measures are “to ensure that bad actors are d...
Read more...Claritas hosts another successful Annual Regulatory Breakfast
It was a pleasure to celebrate Claritas’ third birthday, with our Fourth Annual Regulatory Breakfast event at George Town Yacht Club on Wednesday 24 September, 2025.The team were grate...
Read more...Cayman Islands segregated portfolio companies in insolvency
GRR has published Alexia Adda’s article providing an overview of recent Cayman case law addressing the legal and practical challenges that can arise when dealing with segregated portfo...
Read more...Elisabeth Lees: Podcast on Navigating FATF Compliance Challenges
We are excited to announce that Elisabeth Lees has featured in her debut podcast episode, where she shares her insights on Global Standards and Local Challenges in navigating FATF Compli...
Read more...Elisabeth clarifies money laundering prosecutions
Elisabeth was pleased to assist the Cayman Compass with looking at the Cayman Islands’ role as a global International Financial Centre in the global fight against money laundering ...
Read more...Lexology – AML Regime in Cayman Islands
Elisabeth Lees is pleased to have authored and updated the Lexology Chapter on the AML regime in the Cayman Islands – to read this insightful chapter, please visit https://www.lexolo...
Read more...Claritas team host another successful AML training session
Elisabeth and Justine have successfully hosted another AML Officers Training session with over 30 attendees! Their dedication and expertise continue to support organisations in strengthe...
Read more...Elisabeth appointed Chair of the Health Appeals Tribunal
We are pleased to share that Elisabeth Lees has been appointed by Cabinet to serve as Chair of the Health Appeals Tribunal, having previously served as Deputy Chair. The Tribunal hears a...
Read more...Katie and Elisabeth recognised in the Lexology Index
We are proud to announce that Katie and Elisabeth have featured in the latest Lexology Index, highlighting their expertise and leadership in their respective fields. Katie has been...
Read more...Regulatory Enforcement: The Powers – Part 1
On 23 April, Elisabeth Lees collaborated with Kimberly Smith from Silo Compliance on the AML Grey Matters series, to present an insightful webinar on Regulatory Enforcement. This engagin...
Read more...Elisabeth Lees features in The Money Laundering Bulletin
Elisabeth Lees has recently featured in The Money Laundering Bulletin, where she has shared her expertise on the risks associated with Dominica’s golden passport scheme. In her comment...
Read more...Claritas awarded Client Satisfaction Kitemark by Legal 500 2025
We are really pleased that Claritas has been awarded the Client Satisfaction kitemark by leading legal directory, Legal 500. This award means a lot to us because we are well aware that w...
Read more...Elisabeth and Katie ranked again by Chambers and Partners
Katie and Elisabeth are pleased to have been ranked by Chambers and Partners 2025 for Dispute Resolution and Financial Services: Regulatory respectively.They have now been ranked for thr...
Read more...Limited partner remedies under Cayman law
Limited partner remedies in Cayman are different from, and in many cases wider than, shareholder remedies, which we considered here. They have been the subject of a number of recent Cour...
Read more...Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
As the festive season comes to an end, we want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for the tremendous support we have received. As we look forward to the ne...
Read more...Options available to disgruntled shareholders under Cayman law
We are often instructed by shareholders of Cayman companies who are dissatisfied with management. This may be due to failure to provide information, underperformance or, more serio...
Read more...How do I redeem my shares in a Cayman company?
It is common for Cayman Islands companies, particularly (but not exclusively) investment funds, to issue shares that are redeemable at the option of the shareholder. We are often a...
Read more...Claritas Partners with ACAMS!
Claritas is delighted to partner with ACAMS to offer the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification and a one-day preparatory workshop! Join us! Date: February 8, 20...
Read more...Elisabeth delighted to be panelist speaker once again at CRCA Conference in St. Maarten.
Elisabeth opened the floor for discussions on topics such as Public Private Partnerships in the Caribbean – implementing and utilising PPPs in order to become more effective in pre...
Read more...Elisabeth is a guest speaker at CIIPA’s Momentum Conference held at Kimpton Searfire.
This year’s CIIPA Moment conference focused on topics surrounding regulatory/ best practice changes in key areas, practical considerations of artificial intelligence and cyber security...
Read more...Elisabeth and Justine advising the British Virgin Islands on their Anti Money Laundering effectiveness
Elisabeth and Justine have been instructed to assist the Virgin Islands with the remediation of the Recommended Actions contained in the Mutual Evaluation Report of February 2024. The li...
Read more...Claritas celebrates another year with a seminar focusing on “Looking back, looking forward: Year in Review & Scanning the Horizon”!
The team at Claritas celebrated its 2nd anniversary by hosting another hugely successful and well-attended seminar on Thursday 10 October. The seminar covered highly topical issues from ...
Read more...Elisabeth now a member of the Anti-Corruption Commission
Claritas is very pleased to announce the appointment of Elisabeth Lees as a Member of the Anti-Corruption Commission from 1 July 2024. Elisabeth very much looks forward to supporting the...
Read more...Elisabeth and Justine are always pleased to be invited to share their views with Kimberly Smith on the SILO AML Grey Matters webinars
Most recently Justine spoke on Trends, Predictions and Hot Topics in AML/CFT and Elisabeth spoke on changes in relation to the upcoming Financial Action Task Force 5th Round of Mutual ...
Read more...Elisabeth invited to speak at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association Conference
Elisabeth was delighted to be invited to speak at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association Conference in October 2024 in St. Maarten where she will present on National Risk Assessme...
Read more...Elisabeth is delighted to speak at the ACAMs Grand Cayman Symposium
The ACAMS Grand Cayman Virtual Symposium will be held on 23 May 2024. Elisabeth will moderate a session on Virtual Asset Service Providers, moderating between the views of the Regulator ...
Read more...Elisabeth authors Cayman Chapter of the Lexology Global Comparison on Anti-Money Laundering.
The Guide enables side by side jurisdictional comparison of local insights into anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including an overview of domestic laws, regulations and invest...
Read more...Elisabeth shares her views with the CorporateLiveWire Fraud and White Collar Crime 2024 Virtual Round Table
Visit here to view the interactive virtual round table. Click here to access the full virtual round table as a document....
Read more...Claritas hosts Advanced AML Training on SAR filing
Join us for an immersive session on Claritas AML Training focusing on Internal and External SAR Filing! Date: 29th February 2024Time: 8:30 am to 11:30 amVenue: George Town Yacht Club, Ca...
Read more...CROSS-UNDERTAKING IN DAMAGES NOT TO BE ‘EXTENDED’, ‘AMENDED’, ‘IMPLIED’ OR ‘TREATED AS GIVEN’
On 1 December 2023, The Honourable Mr Justice Doyle dismissed an application by Mr Hao Liang (Mr Liang) for an inquiry into the loss and damage suffered by him personally, as a result of...
Read more...Katie wins Lexology Client Choice Award for Asset Recovery in the Cayman Islands
Katie was pleased to be awarded the 2024 Lexology Client Choice Award for Asset Recovery in the Cayman Islands.The Client Choice awards recognise individuals who stand out for excellent ...
Read more...Legal 500 recognises Katie and Elisabeth
In its 2024 guide, Legal 500 recognised Katie and Elisabeth for their work in Dispute Resolution and Regulatory and Compliance respectively in the Cayman Islands. Claritas retained its ...
Read more...Monet Laundering – Elisabeth expresses her views to the Cayman Compass
Elisabeth was pleased to assist the Compass in relation to their enquiries regarding art imports. Whilst art dealers are not required to be regulated by FATF, there is a requirement to k...
Read more...Claritas hosts another productive ACAMS Certification training
In continued collaboration between Claritas and ACAMS, on 7th October 2023, Claritas organised another in-person training event for persons pursuing their Certified Anti-Money Laundering...
Read more...Claritas in the News
Claritas were delighted to feature in the Cayman Compass following their one-year anniversary and regulatory seminar event. The article can be accessed here....
Read more...Justine Plenkiewicz and Elisabeth Lees are delighted to be lecturers at the newly launched Cayman Islands Compliance Diploma course being offered by the Financial Services Institute
Elisabeth attended the launch event of the Cayman Islands Compliance Diploma (CDD) on Wednesday 20th September 2023, where lecturers, students, directors and the main organiser, Paul By...
Read more...Claritas obtains Order for Repatriation of Funds in Support of Cayman Freezing Injunction
On 14 September 2023, The Honorable Mr Justice Kawaley handed down judgment in the latest instalment in the matter of Fortunate Drift Limited v Canterbury Securities, Ltd (FSD 227 of 201...
Read more...Claritas welcomes Alexia Adda
Claritas welcomed Alexia Adda as counsel in their litigation and insolvency team on 4 September 2023. Alexia brings a wealth of experience to Claritas, having qualified as a barrister at...
Read more...Claritas celebrates one year with a regulatory seminar (and a birthday cake!)
Claritas was delighted to host its now annual regulatory seminar on 19th September 2023. Over 100 clients and colleagues mingled over coffee and cake and participated in a regulatory sem...
Read more...Elisabeth Lees is interviewed by the Cayman Compass regarding legislative amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act
Elisabeth Lees was pleased to be interviewed by the Cayman Compass regarding proposed changes to the Proceeds of Crime Act, which was discussed in Parliament last week. Article available...
Read more...A China Hustle? The Cayman Islands Court Says, “No” – Claritas Successfully Rebuts Allegations of Fraud in Establishing Claims for Breach of Contract and Fiduciary Duty
On 17 August 2023, The Honorable Mr Justice Kawaley handed down judgment in the matter of Fortunate Drift Limited v Canterbury Securities, Ltd (FSD 227 of 2018) following a two-week tria...
Read more...Elisabeth provides her views on Cayman’s FATF progress
Elisabeth was pleased to provide her thoughts on Cayman’s progress in being removed from the grey list in a Cayman Compass article published on 19 June 2023. Elisabeth’s expe...
Read more...Publication of Regulatory Enforcement Article
Claritas was delighted to have Elisabeth’s article, ‘Regulatory Enforcement, Developments in the Cayman Islands’, published in the May edition of the International Enfo...
Read more...Claritas hosts ACAMS one-day preparatory workshop
Claritas is delighted to partner with ACAMS to offer the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification and a one-day preparatory workshop! Join us! Date: October 7, 202...
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