Lydia Carstensen

Lydia Carstensen is a member of the Regulatory team at Harney Westwood & Riegels (Cayman) LLP, based in the Cayman Islands. She advises clients across the financial services sector on licensing, regulatory compliance, AML frameworks, digital asset matters, and engagement with regulators. She has experience advising insurance providers, cryptocurrency and digital asset exchanges, payment service providers, banks, funds, and credit institutions. Lydia began her legal career in Australia and previously worked in the UK before joining Harneys in 2025.

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Why CEC? | 5 MIN READ

CEC Helping to Solve Economic Substance Requirements in the Cayman Islands

Understanding Economic Substance Solutions in the Cayman Islands This article was updated January 2026 to reflect recent CRS and digital asset ...

Moving an AI Company to The Cayman Islands?

Cayman Enterprise City and the AI Forum are hosting a 45-minute webinar on moving your AI/tech company offshore to the Cayman Islands. Learn about the fastest, most cost-effective way to establish a genuine physical presence. Webinar takes place 13th of April 2023, 1PM EST

Cayman offers a great solution for innovative companies.

I suggest for everyone to take advantage of the multiple benefits of setting up offshore in the Cayman Islands - it's more than just a beautiful destination.

Ramona Tudorancea
Founder & Managing Director JB Advisory Services SEZC

I really like the convenience here, everything is close and traffic free with easy access to the Americas.

The CEC offices are in a great location, beautiful views of the harbour. It's a great place to come in and get work done!

Greg French
Founder of Fat Shark SEZC