Data Transfer for Firms Previously Registered with CARA
Firms previously registered with CARA that wish to transfer their data to the LSSA must complete and submit the Data Consent Form by 13 October 2025.
Registration with LSSA
All firms of attorneys at law operating in the Cayman Islands are required to register with the LSSA.
THE CAYMAN ISLANDS LEGAL SERVICES COUNCIL ANNOUNCES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LEGAL SERVICES SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY.
An AML Supervisory Authority formed to lead, strengthen and safeguard the Cayman Islands’ legal services sector against money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, and related financial crimes.
Welcome to the
Legal Services Supervisory Authority (LSSA)
The LSSA is the regulatory authority for law firms in the Cayman Islands, responsible for overseeing compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and counter-proliferation financing (CPF) obligations. Established under the Legal Service Act, the LSSA operates under delegated authority from the Legal Services Council.