Sarah Humpleby
Partner
Cayman Islands
Our team contributed to the Cayman Islands chapter of the Chambers Aviation Finance & Leasing 2026 Guide, covering the legal and regulatory framework for aviation finance and leasing transactions.
The guide provides key insights on aircraft acquisitions, leasing arrangements, debt financing, security and enforcement, registration requirements and insolvency considerations in the Cayman Islands.
The Cayman Islands remain a trusted aviation hub
The Cayman Islands continue to play a significant role in the global aviation finance and leasing market, offering a well-established legal framework for aircraft acquisitions, leasing arrangements and debt finance transactions. We examine the legal and regulatory considerations relevant to aircraft owners, lessors, financiers and operators, including security and enforcement rights, registration requirements and insolvency issues.
The chapter highlights the benefits of the Cayman Islands' tax-neutral environment, sophisticated legal system and creditor-friendly framework, which support complex cross-border aviation transactions and reinforce the jurisdiction's position as a trusted hub for aviation finance and leasing activities.
Sarah Humpleby and Peter Kendall alongside associates Alexandra Franklin and Sam Hall.
Explore the full guide here.
