09/03/2021
Ogier advises on US$1.9 billion Kismet – Nexters merger
For this transaction, the Ogier team was led by partner Michael Killourhy and included senior associate David Mathews.
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09/02/2021
Mourant advises Apex Group on £1.51 billion acquisition of Sanne Group plc
Mourant is working alongside English counsel Kirkland & Ellis on the deal.
09/02/2021
Ogier advises Index Ventures
Index Ventures is a global venture capital firm, backing the most ambitious entrepreneurs from Seed to IPO.
09/02/2021
Cayman Islands: Opposing the Appointment of Liquidators for Alleged Lack of Independence
he Cayman Court is vigilant to ensure not only actual independence, but also the appearance of independence; not least because of the need to maintain confidence in those whom the Court appoints.
09/02/2021
Three Appleby Lawyers Shortlisted for Citywealth Lawyer of the Year Awards
The Citywealth Future Leaders Awards highlight leaders under 40 in the wealth sector who excel at work and also make an important contribution to society.
09/02/2021
Introducing IFD / IFR: A New Prudential Regime for Investment Firms
IFR and IFD entered into force on 25 December 2019.
09/01/2021
Harneys advises BVI company on US$1.3 billion transaction
Harneys acted on instructions from Vinson & Elkins in London, and the team was led by Partner George Weston with assistance from Associate Melissa Thomas.
09/01/2021
Recent legislative changes in BVI help to enhance the appeal of the already popular Private Trust Company
Business owners and internal HNW families often use BVI PTCs to act as trustees of a trust or trusts where they do not wish to transfer their wealth or family business to a third party professional trust company, or where they wish to establish separate f
09/01/2021
Channel Islands employment law update - September 2021
In the present case, the appellant employer was penalised by the Tribunal, which sanctioned the employer unaware when it sat that a claim for unpaid wages had already been paid to the satisfaction of the former employee.
08/31/2021
Ogier's market-leading Restructuring and Corporate Recovery team sponsors INSOL Channel Islands
The seminar will focus on both offshore and cross-border topics, including substance, the future of audit, and governmental adoption of new and emerging technologies.
08/31/2021
Mourant welcomes nine summer interns
The scheme is open to all Caymanian students who at a minimum, are in their last year of high school, with a keen interest in learning about a career in the offshore legal services industry.
08/31/2021
Conyers secures costs for opposing creditors
Prudential and Guggenheim (both represented by Conyers) in advance of the liquidation each filed their respective notices of intention to appear, in addition to a short note setting out their reasons for opposition.
08/31/2021
Walkers Expands Market Leading Professional Services to the BVI
The increase in international and domestic regulation has led to a flight to quality for many market participants gravitating towards service providers with integrated legal, fiduciary and corporate services offerings.
08/31/2021
What level of risk of dissipation of assets is required for the grant of an asset freezing injunction?
Because an asset freezing injunction is a drastic interference with a person’s right to do as they wish with their assets, the Court is vigilant to ensure that such an injunction is granted only where there is a real risk of a judgment going unsatis
08/30/2021
Confidentiality, professional secrecy and legal privilege under Maltese law
The Maltese Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure clearly prohibits an advocate from being questioned on circumstances stated by the client in professional confidence, without the client’s consent.
08/27/2021
Home-Grown Talent 'Key to Succession' at Collas Crill
The firm will also be welcoming new trainees Daniel Bradshaw and Collas Crill bursary student Millie Thompson in Jersey, and Laura Smith in Guernsey.
08/27/2021
Carey Olsen acts as listing agent for two new issuers listed on TISE Sustainable
TISE Sustainable aims to enable the flow of capital into investments that promote environmental, social or sustainable activities
08/27/2021
Appleby Mauritius advises on a US$414 Million Green Bond Issuance by Azure Power Energy Ltd
The USD Notes has been certified by Climate Bonds Initiative as a Green Bond and is the third solar Green Bond offered by Azure Power Group after issuances in 2017 and 2019.
08/27/2021
The legal profession in Cyprus during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought mental suffering and struggles to a vast proportion of the population worldwide.
08/26/2021
Carey Olsen secures strong industry recognition in 2021 IFLR1000 rankings
From those recognised, Carey Olsen has six individuals considered to be 'Market Leaders', 21 'Highly Regarded', one 'Rising Star Partner', seven 'Rising Stars', two 'Notable Practitioners' and two 'Ex