Ian Mason is a Partner in the Global Regulatory & Risk Advisory Group, having joined Walkers' Cayman Islands office in 2023. Ian's practice includes both contentious regulatory and advising on compliance matters, and he has particular expertise in advising on FinTech and crypto-assets, as well as financial crime, AML and economic substance issues. Ian advises on the full lifecycle of regulatory issues facing firms and individuals, including authorisation applications for registration and licensing, supervision and conduct issues. He is a former Head of Department in the Enforcement Division at the UK regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (previously the Financial Services Authority) and has significant experience in advising clients on dealing effectively with regulators, including CIMA inspections, regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings on the defence side. Ian is a ranked lawyer for FinTech and Crypto in Chambers 2026 Global Legal Guide. Ian is a Committee Member of the Cayman Islands Compliance Association.
Ian helped Cayman Resident update the information we have on FinTech and Crypto Assets on our website.
