Director Services
Institutional investors should require independent directors who have relevant industry expertise and who will fulfill their fiduciary duties in the best interests of the fund and its investors. In an industry of growing complexity and increased regulation, investors and managers seek directors who will make a genuine contribution and not shy away from difficult decisions.
Personalized Service with Conscientious Oversight
HighWater goes beyond
Where Does HighWater Excel?
We do not rely on alternate directors to meet our obligations, nor do we delegate our duties to support staff
We take on relationships where the manager shares our view on the need for strong corporate governance
We provide experienced, independent judgement throughout the life cycle of various types of investment fund vehicles – hedge funds, fund of hedge funds, private equity vehicles and investment management companies
We are comfortable with all types of investment strategies
Forging strong relationships is at the heart of our business
We meet all of our clients face-to-face annually in addition to regularly scheduled board meetings
We limit the number of relationships we take on to ensure that we remain personally available to the funds that we oversee
We keep managers informed on latest industry developments and seek to add value wherever possible
See what we can do for your company
HighWater directors bring the necessary diverse management and advisory experience gained from decades of work in the trenches – including finance, due diligence, investment management, fund administration, legal, audit and fund regulation backgrounds. All of our directors have held senior and high profile roles in the fund industry.
Gary Linford
Founder
Yolanda Banks McCoy
Partner
Stacey Kirkconnell
Partner
Mark Fagan
Partner
Simon Cox
Director
Nick Tappin
Director
Matt Auriemma
Director
Todd Groome
Director
John Lewis
Director
Steve Ali
Associate Director
Sarah Bertran
Associate Director
Sandra "Sandy" Cram
Associate Director
What we do
Our services
Director Services
Institutional investors should require independent directors who have relevant industry expertise and who will fulfill their fiduciary duties in the best interests of the fund and its investors. In an industry of growing complexity and increased regulation, investors and managers seek directors who will make a genuine contribution and not shy away from difficult decisions.
Distressed Funds
Distressed funds can find themselves without the appropriate independent board of directors to guide them through a restructuring process, an orderly realisation of assets, or a voluntary liquidation. This is where HighWater excels.
Investment Managers
As a stepping stone to setting up a permanent office, we assist investment fund managers to establish a physical presence in the Cayman Islands, working closely with onshore legal counsel, tax and regulatory advisors.
Ancillary Services
While focusing on providing independent director services to the alternative investment fund Industry, HighWater also offers a range of ancillary services.