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KINETIC PARTNERS DEVELOPS CAYMAN ISLANDS TEAM TO RESPOND TO GROWING AWARENESS OF ZOMBIE FUNDS

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Posted on April 25, 2014

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· Last updated: November 28, 2018

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Kinetic Partners Expands Cayman Presence

Kinetic Partners, the global financial services advisory firm,has announced the promotion of Jess Shakespeare to Member in the Cayman Islands.  Jess becomes a Member within the corporate recovery and forensic & dispute advisory team.

KINETIC Partners Develops CAYMAN ISLANDS Team To Respond To Growing Awareness Of Zombie Funds

KINETIC Partners Develops CAYMAN ISLANDS Team To Respond To Growing Awareness Of Zombie Funds

Rise in Zombie Funds Drives Growth

Kinetic Partners has strengthened its team in the Cayman Islands to reflect the increase in zombie funds assignments and the call by many investors to exit these positions. With zombie funds, Kinetic Partners’ focus is to support clients to expedite positions, by implementing bespoke exit strategies for investors in these distressed funds.

Expert Insight on Market Developments

Mark Longbottom, Member at Kinetic Partners’ Cayman Islands office said:

“Our reputation as leading Cayman liquidators and forensic experts, particularly with our role in a number of recent high profile cases, has driven an uptick in new engagements to service the increasingly complex need of our clients. The growth of our Cayman office and service offering is focused on our experts’ understanding of the challenges which can arise from changing market conditions in a dynamic industry.”

Key Takeaways

  • Kinetic Partners promoted Jess Shakespeare to Member in the Cayman Islands corporate recovery and forensic dispute advisory team.
  • The enhancement of the Cayman team responds to growing client demand regarding zombie funds and bespoke exit strategies.
  • The firm’s reputation in liquidation and forensic work underpins increased engagements in distressed fund situations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a “zombie fund”?
A zombie fund is a closed, distressed investment fund that no longer accepts new investors, making liquidity and returns challenging for existing investors.
Why is Kinetic Partners expanding its Cayman Islands team?
To address growing investor demand to exit zombie funds by providing tailored exit and liquidation strategies.
Who is Jess Shakespeare and what is their new role?
Jess Shakespeare has been promoted to Member in Kinetic Partners’ Cayman Islands corporate recovery and forensic dispute advisory team.

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