08/11/2022
McGrath Tonner v Khatidja McLean – when can default judgment be set aside or varied in Cayman?
The Judge helpfully set out the two-fold test for setting aside default judgment and summarised the relevant authorities
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08/11/2022
Conyers’ Hong Kong Partner Vivien Fung shortlisted in Women in Business Law Awards APAC 2022
The Women in Business Law Awards APAC 2022 recognise the leading women lawyers throughout the region
08/10/2022
Harneys advises distinguished Chinese TV producer on its Hong Kong IPO
The Harneys team was led by Shanghai Counsel Jessie Xu with support from Shanghai Partner Calamus Huang.
08/10/2022
Arbitration stations – guidance from the Privy Council on the standard of due process when enforcing arbitral awards in the Cayman Islands
The standard of due process being imposed by the domestic statutory provision therefore still needed to be capable of applying to any international arbitration
08/09/2022
Carey Olsen advises Spathiphy Capital on launch of US$60m long/short equity China fund
The successful first close shows the confidence in the company as an investor in this emerging area of focus within China and internationally.
08/08/2022
Ogier advises ITHAX Acquisition Corp. on its business combination with Mondee Inc.
Mondee debuted on Nasdaq with a market capitalisation of approximately US$740 million and it will collect around US$77 million in funding from the transaction.
08/08/2022
Oben announces two senior hires
Jonathan is a qualified Jersey Solicitor (non-practising), with 10 years of experience assisting and advising on offshore legislation.
08/08/2022
Q2 spike in England and Wales corporate insolvencies reflects broader global trend
In Cayman, the steadiest flow of restructuring work post-COVID is from the Asian markets, although liquidity challenges are starting to be seen elsewhere as sources of capital become more constrained.
08/08/2022
Collas Crill Sponsors and Hosts STEP Guernsey Student Introductory Series Event
Angela Calnan and Cerisse Fisher will be speaking on the topic of 'An introduction to Guernsey charities'.
08/05/2022
Trends and Developments - Aviation Finance & Leasing 2022: Cayman Islands
There has been an upward trend over the past five years in the number of aircraft being registered in Cayman.
08/05/2022
Conyers welcomes students interested in law to Annual Open House
Conyers offers a number of career-building opportunities, including a summer programme for students who have completed at least their first year of law school.
08/04/2022
Walkers advises on one of the first foreign limited partnership continuance under new regime in Jersey
This is an important development for Jersey, and one which makes it easier for existing structures to access Jersey’s political and economic stability, robust regulatory environment, and deep pool of industry expertise.
08/03/2022
Conyers Continues Long Standing INSOL International Group of 36 Membership
A number of Conyers’ lawyers are Fellows of INSOL International, and Conyers’ lawyers also contribute the Bermuda chapter to the INSOL Foundation Certificate programme.
08/03/2022
Carey Olsen's named Rising Star in Law
This year's ceremony was held at the Royal Jersey Showground and saw winners named across 14 categories.
08/03/2022
Guernsey financial crime update
Guernsey already has 34 MoUs with other members of the EGMONT Group
08/02/2022
Partner Kellyann Ozouf on STEP Awards Panel of Experts
Kellyann joins the STEP Panel of Experts for the fourth year running, this year she is once again sitting on the 'Multi-Family Office Team of the Year' Panel.
08/02/2022
BVI Partner Rosalind Nicholson Appointed a Fellow of INSOL International
The Fellows are an active group, with dedicated resources and communication avenues, which enhance opportunities for referral opportunities, sources of information and practical assistance in different jurisdictions.
08/02/2022
Offshore interim relief in international fraud and asset chases - a view from London International Disputes Week 2022
The speakers gave listeners a run down of key cases and legislation in the area, while providing useful practical guidance for practitioners, as well as querying how the law in this area will change in the next few years.
08/02/2022
Harneys wins Securities Deal of the Year at The Asia Legal Awards 2022
The awards identify and honour the most important transactions and cases with the most complex and outstanding legal work in Asia.
08/02/2022
Carey Olsen advises Jersey Cricket as it establishes new home at Grainville
The Carey Olsen team advising Jersey Cricket on the lease comprised partner Chris Philpott and senior associate Lyndsay Houlette.