GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — Cayman Islands Attorney General Samuel Bulgin will retire from his post in August 2027, ending more than two decades as the territory’s principal legal adviser.

Bulgin has served as Attorney General since July 2003, making him the longest-serving Attorney General across the British Overseas Territories.

Governor Jane Owen said Bulgin’s contribution to the Cayman Islands has been “exceptional and enduring”, highlighting his more than 20 years of service in upholding the rule of law.

“The Attorney General’s role is a vital component of Cayman’s democratic governance and integrity,” Owen said. “The Judicial and Legal Services Commission will lead a rigorous and transparent process to identify a new Attorney General, providing time to ensure a smooth transition in mid-2027.”

Bulgin said serving as Attorney General had been a privilege of his professional life and that he had given early notice of his retirement to allow for an orderly transition.

“I remain wholly committed to every function under my portfolio for the remainder of my term, and I have complete confidence that the Judicial and Legal Services Commission will identify a successor of the highest calibre to carry this work forward,” he said.

Bulgin was appointed Attorney General after six years as Solicitor General. He previously served as Crown Counsel and Senior Crown Counsel between 1992 and 1998 and was made King’s Counsel in 2004.

He also serves as a Justice of the Peace and has held several senior roles, including membership of the Grand Court Rules Committee, Insolvency Rules Committee and National Security Council. He is also a former chairman of the Anti-Money Laundering Steering Group and served twice as chairman of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force.

Earlier this year, Bulgin was recognised at the Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference in the British Virgin Islands for being the longest-serving Attorney General in the Overseas Territories. Fellow delegates recognised his 23 years of service to the rule of law, legal excellence and the advancement of justice.

Following notification of his retirement plans, Governor Owen has asked the Judicial and Legal Services Commission to begin preparations for an open and competitive recruitment process.

The commission will recommend a candidate to the Governor for appointment in accordance with the Cayman Islands Constitution.