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Directorships

In a global environment where substance, accountability and independence are under increasing scrutiny, our clients rely on Vale to deliver directorship services that are active, responsive and regulator-ready.

Professional directorship services to investment funds, regulated entities and private structures requiring independent, experienced board representation.

Our directors bring the regulatory awareness, legal grounding and commercial judgment necessary to meet today’s evolving governance standards. With deep legal, regulatory and financial services backgrounds, our professionals bring experience across fund formation, AML compliance, licensing, risk management and cross-border structuring—enabling us to add immediate value in board deliberations and decision-making.

We provide independent directorship services to a range of Cayman Islands and BVI entities, including:

  • Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds
  • Private Investment Vehicles and Segregated Portfolio Companies (SPCs)
  • Fintech and Virtual Asset Structures
  • Trusts and Family Office Structures
  • General Partners and Investment Managers
  • Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)

Our directors serve on a selective basis to ensure high levels of engagement and availability. We take a hands-on approach to board responsibilities, with a strong focus on governance, regulatory compliance and investor protection. Our directors are well-versed in their fiduciary and regulatory responsibilities, working in close coordination with fund administrators, investment managers, auditors and legal counsel to ensure effective oversight and smooth operations.

We actively participate in:

  • Quarterly and Ad Hoc Board Meetings
  • Review of NAVs, performance, and investor reports
  • Sign-off on key resolutions and transactions
  • Governance reviews and regulatory filings
  • Inspection and audit readiness, particularly for CIMA-registered entities
  • Crisis and conflict management, including investor issues and wind-downs

Vale offers a directorship model grounded in integrity, independence and professional depth. Our directors do more than meet minimum requirements—they contribute meaningfully to strategy, compliance and risk oversight.

With backgrounds spanning corporate law, AML regulation, financial services, and governance, our board members are trusted by institutional fund managers, family offices and global legal advisors. We combine Cayman and BVI expertise with a global perspective, ensuring our directorship clients receive representation that is not only compliant, but credible, connected and actively engaged.

Shelley Do Vale
Shelley Do Vale

Shelley Do Vale

Shelley is the Managing Partner and Founder of Vale Law and Vale Compliance Solutions, bringing nearly 24 years of legal and regulatory experience to her leadership role.
Wilson Do Vale
Wilson Do Vale

Wilson Do Vale

Chief Operating Officer at Vale, Wilson oversees the operational, financial, and regulatory infrastructure for our legal & compliance solutions.
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