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.
Experienced and knowledgeable directors
HighWater goes beyond
Distressed Funds
After performing an exhaustive due diligence process to understand the reason for the distress, the HighWater directors may accept these board appointments to assist the managers in navigating through the last stages of the funds’ life cycles, while protecting investors’ interests and maximising any returns.
HighWater has been involved in a number of prominent work-out situations where we were not on the board at the time of the distress, but were later appointed at the behest of significant investors or other stakeholders in the fund.
Risk management
Compliance
Money laundering reporting officer (MLRO)
Corporate secretarial services
Oversight of premises
Cayman-based staff and all components of a substantive presence
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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.