Cayman Trust Structures in 2026: STAR Trusts, Foundations and Emerging Uses
Description
This webinar will explore the use of STAR trusts, foundations, and other innovative structures in Cayman in 2026. Attendees will learn how these vehicles are being adapted to meet evolving client demands in wealth planning, philanthropy, and succession. The session will highlight recent developments in legislation and practice, including the growing use of hybrid structures and their role in international structuring. Practical examples will illustrate the flexibility of STAR trusts and the advantages of foundations in meeting bespoke needs. The webinar will also address drafting considerations, administration challenges, and dispute risks. By the end of the session, participants will understand how Cayman trust structures are evolving and how they can be effectively applied to private wealth and family office planning.
This webinar provides one-hour of CPD and offers insights and updates from a leading industry-expert speaker.
Delegates places are interchangeable with colleagues from the same organisation.
Content
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Key features and advantages of STAR trusts in 2026
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The growing role of Cayman foundations
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Emerging uses in wealth, philanthropy, and succession planning
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Drafting and administration considerations
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Risks, disputes, and international structuring opportunities
Presenter
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Robert Lindley Partner at Conyers |
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Robert’s practice covers all aspects of Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands trust law advice and trust litigation. He regularly advises trustees, beneficiaries, protectors and other office holders on a variety of contentious and non-contentious trust and private client related matters. He has a broad range of experience in estate planning and administration of estate issues for high net worth individuals and families. Robert also advises on the establishment of private trust companies and trust structures in both jurisdictions. Prior to joining Conyers in 2016, Robert worked in the private client and trust department with another offshore law firm in the Cayman Islands and in the Isle of Man where he qualified as a Manx Advocate, as well as in the commercial dispute resolution department for a leading firm in the UK. Robert has authored several chapters for leading industry publications. He is also recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth guides as a “very hard-working and good litigator” and “very capable, measured and personable,” as well as “very knowledgeable in what he does and calm in his demeanour”. Who’s Who Legal recognises Robert as a “First-Class lawyer” and having a “strong grasp of what matters to the client, allied with a forthright and direct but charming manner”. |