Sara Galletly

Partner

"Pragmatic and pro-active in her approach and instantly understood what we needed to achieve and the time-frame"

Legal 500 Caribbean

Overview

Overview

I’m a BVI and Cayman Islands Partner currently based in our Cayman Islands office, part of our specialist global financial services and regulatory team, focussing on regulatory developments impacting fund, finance and corporate structures and regulated entities.

I have significant experience with both Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands regulatory matters; including anti-money laundering, beneficial ownership, economic substance, regulation of Cayman funds and other vehicles, sanctions, data protection and other evolving regulatory regimes, as well as licensing applications, inspections and enforcement matters.

Prior to specialising in regulatory law, my offshore practice focused on investment funds (both hedge funds and private equity), as well as general corporate law and structured finance transactions.

Prior to joining Mourant in 2016, I worked for an offshore law firm for nine years in both their London and Cayman Islands offices.

I trained at Nabarro Nathanson (now CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP) in London.

I am the Secretary of and sit on the Executive Committee of AIMA Cayman.

“Sara Galletly is very familiar with the regulations applicable to private funds.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2026

“She has such a detailed understanding of the regulatory landscape, which is helpful for European sponsors on Cayman developments.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2026

“Sara Galletly is the most experienced regulatory and compliance partner our firm has worked with in Cayman.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2025

“Sara Galletly and her team, in particular, have been fantastic to work with…the high level of quality work and the in-depth analysis provided sets them apart.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2025

“Sara has been immensely helpful in assisting clients navigate the ever-developing CIMA regulatory regime.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2025

“Sara is an excellent partner for our business, adding significant value whenever we have difficult legal challenges.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2025

“An exceptionally competent and knowledgeable partner with extensive regulatory experience”

Chambers and Partners Global 2024

“Very close to the pulse of things in Cayman.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2024

“Sara has made herself a go-to person in the Cayman Islands for regulatory matters. She has a fantastic commercial approach, especially with new legislation, and has demonstrated her prescience in the application of new laws.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2024

“The service Sara provides is timely, thorough and practical.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2023

“Sara is very supportive of our business, and responsive too.”

Chambers and Partners Global 2023

“Pragmatic and pro-active in her approach and instantly understood what we needed to achieve and the time-frame.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2020

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