Wesley O’Brien

Office Location

Cayman Islands

Short Biography

Wesley is a Counsel in the Private Client & Trust practice in the Cayman Islands office of Conyers Dill & Pearman. Wesley’s practice covers all areas of private client and trust law advice and litigation, as well as regulatory matters. He has extensive and in-depth experience assisting with the establishment, reorganisation and maintenance of complex trusts, pensions and other wealth management structures. He is also regularly engaged to advise on estate planning and administration as well as a range of regulatory matters including the application of economic substance and exchange of information laws.

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

The Cracked Conch in Cayman or anywhere with a great outlook over our Island's beautiful waterfront

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Take your work seriously but there's no need to take yourself too seriously

What was your first job?

Lifeguard

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

Technology will continue (as always) to be a big disrupter but will also provide great opportunities for those who can best embrace digital solutions to enhance their services