Information for Lawyers | Cayman Islands Law Courts

Financial Services Interests

Financial Services Division

The Financial Services Division of the Grand Court was created in 2009 recognising the need for special procedures and skills in dealing with the more complex civil cases that arise out of the financial sector in the Cayman Islands. | Learn More

Trustee in Bankruptcy

The Bankruptcy Act (1997 Revision) sets out the law and procedures in relation to bankruptcy proceedings. | Learn More

Probate and Administration

When a person dies and leaves an estate somebody has to deal with his or her estate. | Learn More

Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty

One of the Cayman Island’s primary international relationships for mutual legal assistance is that with the United States pursuant to the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with that country. | Learn More

Practising in the Cayman Islands

Cause Lists

For your convenience and reference you can access published Cause Lists for all court sittings. | View Cause Lists

Court Fees

Court Fees, Notary Public Fees, Legal Practitioners Fees, Law Firm Operational Fees, Legal Aid Contributions, Fees for subscription to reported judgments (CILR), and Miscellaneous Fees. | View Court Fees

Licensure and Registry

Licencing of Law Firms

In accordance with the Legal Practitioners Act, a law firm or recognised body which employs six or more attorneys-at-law must obtain an operational licence. | Learn More

Law Library

Use of the Law Library

Attorneys may use the library for reference purposes only. Members of the general public are allowed to use the library with the permission of the Court Administrator. | Learn More

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