Kristy-Anne Leith - Associate, Campbells Grand Cayman - Corporate Law

Overview

Kristy-Anne, a partner in our Corporate Department, specialises in a broad spectrum of corporate and fund matters, with a particular focus on fintech, blockchain, digital assets and web3 matters.

She regularly advises on complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements and investment funds – including cryptocurrency funds. Kristy-Anne provides expert structuring and regulatory advice for a wide range of fintech, blockchain and web3 projects including in connection with token issuances, new and established blockchain projects, and decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs). A core aspect of her practice involves advising on the structuring of foundation companies for decentralised projects and token launches.

Her client portfolio spans a diverse range, from cryptocurrency exchanges, layer-1 networks, token issuers and fund managers to large publicly listed corporations, private equity firms, family offices, start-ups, high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. Beyond blockchain and fintech, Kristy-Anne also has significant experience across various other industries and sectors, including professional and financial services, insurance, healthcare, wellness and real estate.

Before joining Campbells in 2019, Kristy-Anne worked at Stephenson Harwood (London, Corporate Finance) and King & Wood Mallesons (Sydney, M&A), gaining invaluable experience in international legal markets.

Kristy-Anne has been recognised as a “Next Generation Partner” in Legal 500 for 2024 and 2025, following the recognition as a “Rising Star” by both Legal 500 and IFLR in 2022 and 2023.

Expertise

Qualifications and Admissions

  • Attorney at Law Cayman Islands, 2019
  • Solicitor and Barrister of the High Court of Australia, 2012 (not practising)
  • Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia, 2011 (not practising)
  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP), College of Law, Sydney Australia
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (BPsySc), University of South Australia
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of South Australia

Prior Career History

  • Stephenson Harwood LLP, London, United Kingdom (Corporate Finance group)
  • King & Wood Mallesons, Sydney, Australia (Mergers & Acquisitions group)
  • Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia (Judge’s Associate)
  • Australian Executor Trustees, Adelaide, Australia (Wills, Trusts and Estates group)

Professional Associations

  • Cayman Islands Law Society
  • Law Society of New South Wales, Australia
  • 100 Women in Finance
  • Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands (BACI)

Recognition and Awards

  • Ranked in 2024 and 2025 Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’
  • Recognised as a “rising star” in Legal 500 and IFLR for 2022 and 2023.

Publications and News

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