Abraham Thoppil

Law Reform Commissioner

Mr. Thoppil is admitted to legal practice in the state of Massachusetts, USA, England and Wales, the Cayman Islands and the BVI. He joined Maples and Calder (Cayman) LLP in 1997, was elected Partner in 2013, and practiced in the Funds & Investment Management group until his retirement from Maples in 2022. He currently serves as non executive director of insurance companies.

As Law Reform Commissioner, former member of the Cayman Islands Financial Services Legislative Committee, and past President of the Caymanian Bar Association, Mr. Thoppil has over the years been called upon to assist in the drafting of various Cayman Islands laws, including legislation related to insurance, intellectual property, financial services, and local business licensing.

He also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Truman Bodden Law School and has been a guest lecturer at the University College of the Cayman Islands. He has authored various articles relating to the Cayman Islands legal matters.