Partner, Simon Thomas, takes a look at why it has historically been the case that independent directors are far less common in the private equity (PE) industry and considers whether there is scope, in light of recent developments, for an increased role for the independent director in the PE context.

Richard Spencer, Partner, recently participated in the annual Cayman Funds magazine roundtable. The roundtable adopted the topic of renewed optimism for the Cayman Islands funds industry, with a number of investment funds specialists offering their perspectives on the challenges facing the industry and the increasing positivity re-entering the space.

Mark Goodman and Hamid Khanbhai consider recent developments in Cayman Islands restructuring, and provide an overview of the anticipated new legislation that may establish a stand-alone restructuring proceeding.