Melissa Lim
Partner
Cayman Islands
We have once again achieved standout positions in the latest Chambers Fintech 2026 rankings, securing Band 1 team rankings across Bermuda, British Virgin Islands (BVI), the Cayman Islands, Jersey and, for the first time, Guernsey.
The firm’s exceptional global team is reflected in Band 1 rankings for partners Melissa Lim (Cayman Islands), Natalie Neto (Bermuda), Dilmun Leach (Jersey) and Lucy Frew (Cayman Islands).
Several of our individuals also moved ahead in the rankings. Rachel Nightingale advanced to Band 2 in Bermuda and Iona Wright to Band 3 in the BVI. New entrants include Andrew Howarth and Ian Mason, who were both included at Band 3 in the Cayman Islands.
Alex Drysdale remains in Band 2 for BVI, and Sarah Townsend continues to be recognised as Up and Coming in Jersey. Ireland also maintains a strong presence.
With five Band 1 offices and six jurisdictions covered, the latest Chambers Fintech guide confirms our market-leading position and the trusted advice we deliver to clients navigating multi-jurisdictional challenges in the fintech space.
Natalie Neto, Bermuda partner and co-head of the Fintech group, said: 'Seeing five of our offices ranked Band 1 is a fantastic achievement. It speaks to the depth of talent across our global team and the trust clients place in us to deliver practical advice in a fast-moving sector.'
Melissa Lim, Cayman Islands partner and co-head of the Fintech group, added: 'We handle some of the most complex fintech matters worldwide, and these rankings show the strength of our global team. Combining technical knowledge with commercial insight is what sets us apart, and it’s the commitment of our people that makes it happen.'
Lucy Frew, Cayman Islands partner and head of the global Regulatory & Risk Advisory group, continued: 'Our excellent results are great recognition of the work we do as part of a truly global team. Fintech matters are rarely confined to one jurisdiction, and our ability to collaborate seamlessly across offices is what makes the difference for clients. These rankings reflect not just technical expertise, but the commitment of our people to deliver solutions that work in the real world.’
The Chambers Fintech guide results round off another exceptional year for the firm in legal directory rankings. Recent achievements include top results in the latest IFLR 1000 rankings, recognition as the highest-ranked investment hub law firm in the GRR 30 and Tier 1 for our Hong Kong office in the Legal 500 Greater China guide.
Our global fintech team supports clients across both international investment hubs and financial centres, delivering clear, practical solutions that address today's changing fintech landscape.
