10/22/2018
Blockchain is particularly topical in our legal jurisdictions, each of which are helping lead the way in fostering a legal and regulatory landscape conducive to the continued expansion of the product. This guide is therefore an invaluable reference tool i
10/21/2018
Another whistleblower whose life has become very difficult after leaking is Rudolf Elmer.
10/21/2018
This article discusses the enhanced measures implemented to strengthen the anti-money laundering legislative framework through the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act.
10/21/2018
These changes are likely to be of particular interest to corporate service providers, family offices and other closely held groups.
10/19/2018
Ruling leaves ‘a complex, nonsensical web of rules which risk layering on extra worry for beneficiaries’
10/17/2018
Moreover, a number of jurisdictions have committed to spontaneously exchanging information regarding users of CBI/RBI schemes with all original jurisdiction(s) of tax residence, which reduces the attractiveness of CBI/RBI schemes as a vehicle for CRS avoi
10/16/2018
Solomon Harris’ experienced team of Cayman lawyers will add a new level of expertise to Bedell Cristin’s international clients
10/16/2018
"Our teams also include lawyers with significant recent onshore experience who are very familiar with the way that City firms operate."
10/15/2018
Burford pioneered institutional-quality commercial litigation finance and has a team in the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific, who work with clients around the world.
10/12/2018
Long Awaited New BVI Limited Partnership Act Introduced
The BVI is also a very well-established jurisdiction for investment managers and advisors seeking to establish and operate an offshore fund, be it a hedge fund, a private equity fund, a real estate fund or a hybrid fund, a regulated or unregulated fund.
10/12/2018
Loans & Secured Financing in the Cayman Islands 2019
First published in Getting the Deal Through 2019
10/12/2018
Update prepared by Jessica Roland (Managing Partner, Guernsey), Sandra Duerden (Senior Associate, Guernsey) and Iona Mitchell (Advocate & Associate, Guernsey)
10/12/2018
The BVI has a stable and efficient legal system.
10/12/2018
The Privy Council held that the Jersey trust law limits a trustee's liability to a third party where that third party knows that they are contracting as a trustee, which was the case in this instance.
10/11/2018
Carey Olsen supports Epiris on launch of £821 million buyout fund
The fund's strategy will be focussed on targeting UK-headquartered business with an enterprise value of between £75 and £500 million, investing between £40 million and £150 million of equity in each investment
10/11/2018
Cayman Islands Court of Appeal overturns antisuit injunction in favour of Argyle Funds SPC Inc
The Court of Appeal disagreed with BDO Cayman's argument that it was necessary to make Argyle a party and found that Argyle should have been made a party to the proceedings prior to the hearing at first instance.
10/11/2018
It is important that the operators of Cayman Island investment entities consider these new requirements and whether or not they are subject to these new requirements.
10/11/2018
The decision illustrates the effectiveness of the interim relief provided under the Arbitration Act to preserve assets against which an arbitration award will be enforced.
10/11/2018
On 1 October 2018 the BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2018 came into force
10/10/2018
The Code is applicable to all companies with a premium listing, whether incorporated in the UK or elsewhere, such as Guernsey.