Regulatory & Compliance Services in the Cayman Islands

At Atrium Legal Services, we provide sophisticated, forward-thinking legal support across all areas of Cayman Islands regulatory law. Our attorneys and compliance specialists offer proactive insight into regulatory developments, robust risk management strategies, and strong representation in interactions with supervisory bodies and enforcement agencies.

As Cayman’s regulatory landscape evolves, marked by increased scrutiny, enhanced enforcement, and expanding obligations across key industries, our team ensures your business remains compliant and prepared. Whether you require assistance with licensing, ongoing compliance programs, internal controls, investigations, or enforcement matters, Atrium delivers clear, actionable solutions tailored to your operational needs.

Our Regulation Expertise

We offer a wide range of services to support businesses including:

CIMA Licensing & Ongoing Compliance

• Advising on CIMA licensing applications and registration processes
• Ongoing regulatory support for licensees, including reporting obligations, corporate governance, and capital adequacy requirements
• Preparing and submitting required CIMA filings
• Advising on administrative fines and settlement negotiations
• Support for onsite inspections, offsite audits, and remediation planning
• Simulated regulatory inspections to prepare for CIMA audits and reviews

International Reporting & Transparency Regulations

• FATCA classification and reporting compliance
• CRS classification, reporting, and audit support
• BEPS country-by-country reporting assessments
• Support during enforcement action and audit responses

Economic Substance Compliance

• Determination and documentation of Economic Substance classifications
• Preparation of reports and responses to enforcement notices
• Guidance on penalty risk, exemptions, and remediation

Beneficial Ownership Requirements

• Maintenance and review of beneficial ownership registers
• Responding to breach notices or enforcement proceedings

AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance

• Advising on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing regulations
• Preparation of internal AML policies and manuals
• Support for Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Mock AML training audits and regulatory readiness reviews
• Assistance with sanctions screening, risk classification, and special licence applications

Governance, Risk & Internal Controls

• Board composition analysis, succession planning, and fitness & propriety guidance
• Structuring internal reporting lines and management accountability protocols
• Executive training on governance, compliance roles, and regulatory expectations

Data Protection & Confidentiality Laws

• Cayman Islands Data Protection Law guidance
• Advising on extraterritorial exposure to foreign privacy regimes
• Drafting and review of data processing agreements and confidentiality frameworks

Fund Regulatory Advisory

• Regulatory filings and licensing support for Cayman funds
• Development and review of fund AML policies and compliance infrastructure
• Internal audit assistance and best-practice benchmarking

Administrative Fines & Enforcement Matters

• Advisory on interpretation and application of the Administrative Fines Act
• Liaison with CIMA and other Cayman enforcement bodies
• Drafting and reviewing policy interpretations in accordance with CIMA’s regulatory standards

Contentious Regulatory Representation

• Legal representation in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions
• Advisory on production orders, information requests, and regulatory disputes
• Strategic litigation support in high-stakes regulatory matters

Why Choose Atrium Legal Services?

With years of experience gained at top-tier firms and deep familiarity with Cayman’s legal system, our attorneys bring unmatched regulatory insight and litigation strength to every client matter. Whether you operate a regulated entity, face potential enforcement, or seek preventative advisory, we provide end-to-end legal clarity with a sharp understanding of local expectations.

Our team operates with discretion, speed, and strategic focus; ensuring that your compliance obligations are met efficiently and with minimal operational disruption.