02/24/2022
BVI Trusts: The Inherent Jurisdiction of the Court to Remove and Replace a Trustee
Hostility between trustees and beneficiaries is not of itself a reason for removal.
02/24/2022
The absence of exchange controls, tax neutrality and the ability to close transactions electronically, among other things, have continued to drive the popularity of the BVI and the Cayman Islands as jurisdictions of choice in these types of transactions.
02/24/2022
A practise has thus developed for retiring trustees to seek suitable protection from the incumbent trustees or the trust beneficiaries in the form of an indemnity agreement.
02/23/2022
This deal paves the way for other African champions to access international Debt Capital Markets, in order to mobilise investments that will benefit the continent and its people.
02/23/2022
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Guernsey
Once registered, the judgment has the same force and effect as a judgment given by the Royal Court; judgment interest can accrue from the date of registration.
02/22/2022
The group’s Cayman Islands’ subsidiary, Lion Brokers Limited, received its licence from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority in September 2018.
02/22/2022
Harneys advised XPeng Inc as Cayman Islands counsel in relation to their listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 7 July 2021
02/22/2022
With the largest team of lawyers in the jurisdiction, Harneys remains synonymous with BVI corporate law.
02/22/2022
This year the firm maintained or improved its rankings across the board, with some teams and individuals appearing in the directory for the first time.
02/22/2022
Stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place, it can be very difficult for the trustee to determine which way to turn
02/22/2022
The London office similarly retained its "Band 1" rankings for both British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands Law and had five lawyers ranked.
02/22/2022
This might result in further changes to the law. We will follow progress in this matter and update you as the review continues.
02/22/2022
The Ogier team worked alongside counsels Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett LLP
02/21/2022
This judgment stands as a warning to litigants, and those representing them
02/21/2022
This transaction opens up a whole raft of new opportunities in relation to mergers and acquisitions of listed Jersey companies, so it is very pleasing to be an integral part of the first one.
02/20/2022
Leading offshore law firm Appleby acted as Jersey counsel to Euronext Amsterdam and Vienna Stock Exchange listed Atrium European Real Estate Limited (AERE) on its ground breaking merger with Gazit Hercules 2020 Limited which is a wholly owned subsidiary o
02/20/2022
Special congratulations go to Joss Morris, a partner in the Cayman Islands office who advises on investment funds, corporate and finance matters.
02/20/2022
Ranked as Up and Coming is Nicholas Brookes, described by clients as "one of the standout litigation lawyers in the BVI.
02/18/2022
Hong Kong Managing Partner Once Again Named as "Merger and Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year"
Appleby Hong Kong Managing Partner, David Bulley has been named as “Merger and Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year – Cayman Islands” for the third year running by the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards.
02/18/2022
The legal dispute with the bank was behind his decision to resign from the Cabinet in 2015.