Kristy-Anne Leith - Associate, Campbells Grand Cayman - Corporate Law

Overview

Kristy-Anne, a partner in our Corporate Department, specialises in a broad spectrum of corporate and fund matters, with a particular focus on fintech, blockchain, digital assets and web3 matters. She regularly advises on complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements and investment funds – including cryptocurrency funds.

Kristy-Anne provides expert structuring and regulatory advice for a wide range of fintech, blockchain and web3 projects including in connection with token issuances, new and established blockchain projects, and decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs). A core aspect of her practice involves advising on the structuring of foundation companies for decentralised projects and token launches.

Her client portfolio spans a diverse range, from cryptocurrency exchanges, layer-1 networks, token issuers and fund managers to large publicly listed corporations, private equity firms, family offices, start-ups, high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. Beyond blockchain and fintech, Kristy-Anne also has significant experience across various other industries and sectors, including professional and financial services, insurance, healthcare, wellness and real estate.

Before joining Campbells in 2019, Kristy-Anne worked at Stephenson Harwood (London, Corporate Finance) and King & Wood Mallesons (Sydney, M&A), gaining invaluable experience in international legal markets.

Kristy-Anne is ranked in the 2025 Chambers FinTech Guide and has been recognised as a “Next Generation Partner” in Legal 500 for 2024 and 2025, following the recognition as a “Rising Star” by both Legal 500 and IFLR in 2022, 2023 and 2024. She is also a member of the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and Meritas Women’s Leadership Council where she is mentoring young lawyers to help develop their careers and actively support the next generation of leaders.

Expertise

Qualifications and Admissions

  • Attorney at Law Cayman Islands, 2019
  • Solicitor and Barrister of the High Court of Australia, 2012 (not practising)
  • Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia, 2011 (not practising)
  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP), College of Law, Sydney Australia
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (BPsySc), University of South Australia
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of South Australia

Prior Career History

  • Stephenson Harwood LLP, London, United Kingdom (Corporate Finance group)
  • King & Wood Mallesons, Sydney, Australia (Mergers & Acquisitions group)
  • Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia (Judge’s Associate)
  • Australian Executor Trustees, Adelaide, Australia (Wills, Trusts and Estates group)

Professional Associations

  • Women’s Law Network
  • Association for Women in Cryptocurrency
  • Cayman Islands Law Society
  • Law Society of New South Wales, Australia
  • 100 Women in Finance
  • Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands (BACI)

Recognition and Awards

  • 2025 Chambers FinTech – Band 3
  • 2025 Legal 500 – Next Generation Partner – Corporate & Commercial
  • 2024 Legal 500 – Next Generation Partner – Corporate & Commercial
  • 2024 IFLR100 – Rising Star Partner – Investment Funds
  • 2023 Legal 500 – Rising Star – Corporate & Commercial
  • 2023 IFLR100 – Rising Star – Investment Funds
  • 2023 Legal 500 – Rising Star – Corporate & Commercial
  • 2022 IFLR100– Rising Star – Investment Funds

Publications and News

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