Daniella Skotnicki

Daniella Skotnicki is a Cayman Islands attorney with extensive offshore experience, specialising in the structuring, launch, and ongoing operation of both closed- and open-ended investment funds across all asset classes. She advises fund managers, institutional investors, and service providers across the full fund lifecycle, including formation, capital raising, restructurings and wind-downs.

Her practice also spans digital assets, where she advises on token and SAFT issuances, DAO structuring and governance and Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration.

In addition to her core focus areas, Daniella Skotnicki provides guidance on Cayman Islands regulatory compliance matters, including economic substance, FATCA/CRS, and beneficial ownership.

Daniella Skotnicki began her legal career at a top-tier Australian law firm, where she gained a strong foundation in corporate and financial services law. She subsequently relocated to the Cayman Islands, where she has practised with leading international firms, Harneys and Ogier, with a particular focus on investment funds, digital assets and regulatory matters.

“Daniella is very good at keeping clients abreast of regulatory changes and making sure documentation is up to date. She’s thorough, focused and offers strong attention to detail.” Chambers and Partners 2024