Christian Victory

Expertise
Christian Victory manages our Corporate and Commercial team. He regularly advises on entity formations, corporate restructuring, local business licensing, mergers and acquisitions as well as assists with governance, regulatory and reporting requirements.

Professional Background
Christian has over 20 years of legal experience and is well-respected in the industry having been ranked by The Legal 500 (Next Generation Partner) and IFLR 1000 (Rising Star).

Christian plays a pivotal role in ensuring corporate compliance. He has a proven track record of successfully navigating complex legal matters, one of which includes advising a professional sports league (the first of its kind) to become a Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO). He is knowledgeable regarding economic substance, beneficial ownership and anti-money laundering requirements.

He is well-versed in all matters relating to Cayman Islands funds and investment services, including the formation and establishment of, and on-going advice to mutual funds and hedge funds, master-feeder structures and the formation of stand-alone vehicles. He also has experience in banking and finance, general lending and debt issuance.

Christian’s career began in Ireland where he worked at William Fry Solicitors in Dublin for eight years and was an associate in their asset management and investment funds department. He then worked in the British Virgin Islands as an associate specialising in Corporate and Commercial. In 2010 he moved to the Cayman Islands and grew up the ranks over 13 years where he became a Partner at another major international law firm.

His practice at HSM is built on integrity, commitment and results. Working closely with HSM Corporate Services Ltd., he is able to provide a comprehensive service through our team’s ability to offer registered offices and other regulatory requirements.

Education
Law Society of Ireland (PPC and Diploma in Applied Finance Law)
University College Dublin (BBLS)
St. Michael’s College

Memberships
The Alternative Investment Managers Association – Secretary 2020/2022
Rotary Club of Grand Cayman – Christian is the current Vice President and is expected to be Club President for 2024/25

Bar Admissions
(2010) Cayman Islands
(2009) British Virgin Islands (non-practicing)
(2009) England and Wales (non-practicing)
(2004) Ireland (non-practicing)