01/22/2021
The law in relation to litigation funding agreements with respect to civil and commercial litigation in the Cayman Islands is set to change dramatically, with the introduction of the Private Funding of Legal Services Act, 2020 (Act).
01/22/2021
This is the second cornerstone investment Appleby has advised Integral on.
01/22/2021
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01/22/2021
While the Cayman Islands judgment was within the literal definition of the term “judgment” in the 1920 Act, Lord Justice Males preferred a more purposive construction.
01/22/2021
The Act seeks to modernise and codify the litigation funding process to reflect changes already enacted in the United Kingdom, United States and other onshore jurisdictions.
01/21/2021
The applicant argued that the same considerations apply to setting aside a statutory demand to the Court's ability to refuse to appoint a liquidator where the appointment is not made for a proper purpose.
01/21/2021
Carey Olsen partner Chris Griffin led the team, advising on the Jersey aspects of the fund's launch, assisted by senior associate Sarah Townsend and associate Luke Costello.
01/20/2021
With effect from 1 January 2021 the UK became a "third country" to EU Member States for data protection purposes.
01/20/2021
Greenoaks Capital also joined the round, along with existing investors Insight Partners, DST Global, Coatue Management, Blossom Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, and Singapore's Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC.
01/20/2021
From the BVI team, an analysis of two recent Privy Council decisions – touching upon just & equitable winding-up petitions and forum challenges, respectively.
01/20/2021
The transaction is conditional upon Energean shareholder, regulatory and other customary approvals with completion expected to occur in the first quarter of 2021. Upon completion, Energean will own 100% of EISL's share capital.
01/19/2021
The Review referred to Collas Crill's 'enviable list of case milestones' and described the firm as 'well known for representing office-holders and former directors of insolvent companies'.
01/19/2021
The increase in Carey Olsen's market share is a reflection of the calibre and strength in depth of our funds team, the quality of relationships we hold with both clients and the onshore advisers who select Carey Olsen as well as the confidence that i
01/19/2021
Danish Prosecutors have three primary investigations into groups stretching from the U.S. to Malaysia that they say illegally claimed dividend tax refunds of around $2 billion.
01/19/2021
Gus Jaspert’s extraordinary step comes amid claims of a climate of fear in the UK overseas territory
01/19/2021
Beyond the US, geopolitics will continue to shape trade patterns with some adjustment in 2021, but not by too much.
01/18/2021
The legislation must be observed in conjunction with the requirements of the relevant Handbook for the Prevention and Detection of Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism, issued by the JFSC.
01/18/2021
The Grand Court will then, among other things, consider the complexity of the case and expenses involved.
01/18/2021
Following the acquisition, Jersey Post - which previously provided the infrastructure and delivery work for Fetch.je - said it was planning to revamp the website and launch a new mobile app.
01/18/2021
The Appleby team was led by David Bulley, Partner in Appleby’s Hong Kong office, and Dean Bennett, Senior Associate in Appleby’s Cayman office.