III Trust Arbitration as a Matter of National Law, 14 Arbitration of Trust Disputes in the Cayman Islands

Abstract

This chapter analyzes the Cayman Islands’ view of internal trust arbitration and discusses the unique aspects of Cayman law as they relate to trust arbitration. Topics covered include the Cayman Islands Trusts Law; the Confidential Relationships (Preservation) Law (2015 Revision) which governs confidentiality of business transactions in the Cayman Islands, specifically disclosure to third parties outside of a trust; trust industry regulation; the arbitrability of disputes involving STAR trusts, a uniquely flexible type of trust that is available only in the Caymans; and the Arbitration Law (2012 Revision) which applies to all arbitration proceedings commenced in the Cayman Islands after 2 July 2012.