Cayman ruling clarifies limits of Legal Services Act transition

In Re: Phang Ling San [2026] CIGC (Misc) 1, the Cayman Islands Grand Court refused an application for general admission as an attorney-at-law under the Legal Services Act 2020, notwithstanding the applicant’s substantial experience and professional standing. The applicant was admitted in Malaysia, had more than 13 years experience in banking and finance law and…

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