Daniel Priestley - Director

knows that onshore clients want to focus on running their business, and understands that they want a legal services provider who provides offshore peace of mind.

Guy Dilliway-Parry - Partner

knows commercial and civil litigation and understands that hiring an English bar-trained advocate gives clients the edge in complex international disputes.

GARETH JACQUES - Counsel

knows family law and understands the importance of being represented by a specialist advocate who guides clients through complex family law matters, offering strategic advocacy and compassionate support to achieve the best possible outcomes.

David Cottle - Associate

knows corporate and commercial law and understands that clients rely on their trusted advisers to deliver practical legal solutions with technical quality and commercial value.

Nick Hemus - Associate

knows real estate and Cayman Islands local practice and understands the importance of considering the wider implications of a transaction to provide his clients with pragmatic and constructive advice.

Deidre Garcia-Daniel - Associate

knows real estate law and understands the importance of providing an individual service tailored to the needs of each of her clients.

Nikue Assarpour - Associate

knows litigation and understands that a proactive and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution is key to delivering optimal results.

Rachel Kelly - Associate

knows commercial litigation and insolvency and understands that clients value concise, commercial and practical advice to assist in navigating complex disputes.

Sophia Webb - Senior Corporate Administrator

knows corporate and fiduciary services and how to work with government agencies, and understands that clients expect prompt and efficient service

OUR PEOPLE

Priestleys hires and retains the very best people and ensures that every member of our team shares our common values and approach to legal practice – we are dedicated, efficient, ethical, high achieving and pragmatic. We are user-friendly and accessible and we relentlessly pursue results for our clients. We are also transparent and respectful of your time and money. Most importantly, our advice always takes commercial realities into account.

DANIEL PRIESTLEY - DIRECTOR

+1 (345) 946-1577 / daniel.priestley@priestleys.ky

Daniel is the founder and Director of Priestleys having established the firm in 2007. Daniel has extensive experience with all aspects of corporate and commercial law and Cayman Islands regulatory matters and is one of the island's leading property attorneys.

GUY DILLIWAY-PARRY - PARTNER

+1 (345) 946-1577 / guy.dilliway-parry@priestleys.ky

Guy is a partner and head of the litigation and dispute resolution department at Priestleys. Guy has considerable experience in dispute resolution and is regularly instructed in a broad range of commercial litigation including insolvency, contentious trusts, probate, and shareholder disputes as well as family law matters.

GARETH JACQUES - COUNSEL (Specialist Family Law Attorney)

+1 (345) 946-1577 / gareth.jacques@priestleys.ky

Gareth is a specialist family law attorney and heads up the family law team at Priestleys. Gareth has considerable expertise in all areas of family law disputes ranging from matters involving high-value divorces, pre and post nuptial agreements to custody and contact disputes.

DAVID COTTLE - ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

+1 (345) 946 1577 / david.cottle@priestleys.ky

David is an associate attorney in Priestleys corporate and commercial team with significant experience in corporate, investment funds, finance, and private client matters. He qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales in 2006 and was admitted as an attorney in the Cayman Islands in 2019.

NICK HEMUS - ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

+1 (345) 946 1577 / nick.hemus@priestleys.ky

Nick qualified as a solicitor in England in 2015 and was admitted as an attorney in the Cayman Islands in January 2021. Nick has previously worked in-house within local government, for a large international firm and for a national firm renowned for its property and development work. Nick has a breadth of experience that allows him to consider any transaction from a number of different viewpoints and provide a rounded perspective.

NIKUE ASSARPOUR - ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

+1 (345) 946 1577 / nikue.assarpour@priestleys.ky

Nikue joined our litigation team as an associate attorney in July 2022. Nikue’s practice at Priestleys covers a broad spectrum of common law litigation, focusing primarily on personal injury matters (both for Plaintiffs and Defendants - including insurance companies), family law matters, strata disputes and contractual claims.

RACHEL KELLY - ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

+1 (345) 946-1577 / rachel.kelly@priestleys.ky

Rachel is an associate attorney in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution department. She was first admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Northern Ireland in 2013, where she worked at one of Northern Ireland’s leading commercial firms until joining Priestleys in December 2022.

DEIDRE GARCIA-DANIEL - ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

+1 (345) 946 1577 / deidre.garcia-daniel@priestleys.ky

Deidre is an associate attorney at Priestleys. She has a diverse range of experience within real estate and corporate practice and is well-equipped to navigate the complexities and challenges that arise in these fields.

SALLY CRANE - PARALEGAL

+1 (345) 946-1577 / sally.crane@priestleys.ky

Sally knows that the devil is in the detail and understands that legal support is a key element of the efficient and effective legal service that Priestleys provides.

Sophia Webb - Senior Corporate Administrator

+1 (345) 946-1577 / sophia.webb@priestleys.ky

Sophia is a Senior Corporate Administrator with considerable experience and practical knowledge in company incorporations, liquidations, fund registration and deregistration, and various other corporate services. She also provides support for maritime, shipping registry and superyacht business as well as CIMA-registered entities.

WE KNOW AND UNDERSTAND

There are many offshore law firms. They all know the law. Then there are the rare law firms who not only know the law, they understand people and their business needs. Priestleys knows the law. We also understand. We believe this is what sets us apart as a best-in-class Cayman legal and fiduciary services provider.

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