07/28/2022
LPC success for Catarina Basilio
Catarina has particular expertise in dealing with new build properties and acting for a number of large developers and purchasers on-island.
Legal
07/28/2022
Legal 500 - Banking and Finance Law in Ireland: the Outlook for 2022
Given the current backdrop what follows is an overview of the banking and finance market in Ireland and the outlook for 2022.
07/28/2022
On point: JAROWA successfully raises CHF 12.4 million in Series A funding round to accelerate European expansion
The proceeds will be used to further expand JAROWA’s offering throughout Europe.
07/28/2022
Walkers acts as Bermuda Counsel to Canopius ILS Ltd in US$75 million Multi-Peril Cat Bond
Walkers Bermuda's insurance team was led by partners Peter Dunlop and Sarah Demerling
07/27/2022
Mutual funds in the Cayman Islands
As at June 2022, there were 12,935 investment funds (predominantly hedge funds) registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority under the Mutual Funds Act (as amended).
07/27/2022
Conyers Advises on the Establishment and Licensing of Hestia Re Ltd. as a Special Purpose Insurer
Director Alexandra Macdonald and Associates Davina Hargun, Hailey Edwards and William Finnerty of Conyers’ Bermuda office advised on the matter, working alongside Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Sidley Austin LLP.
07/27/2022
Carey Olsen commits to United Nations Global Compact
Carey Olsen is understood to be the first offshore law firm to become a signatory and, in doing so, will now support the Ten Principles and commit to and provide an annual report on progress, measurement of outcomes and future plans.
07/26/2022
The new failure to prevent money laundering offence: what are Jersey businesses required to do?
It is therefore important that businesses consider the adequacy of their AML systems and controls now and on an ongoing basis.
07/26/2022
RenaissanceRe Completes US$500 Million Public Offering of Depositary Shares Representing 4.20% Series G Preference Shares
The depositary shares were offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
07/26/2022
Carey Olsen advises Jersey Electricity on plans for first ground-mounted solar farm
The Carey Olsen team advising Jersey Electricity throughout the process, including the preparation of bespoke contractual documents, comprised partner Chris Philpott and senior associate Lyndsay Houlette.
07/25/2022
Family offices
This Guide provides general information in connection with family offices.
07/25/2022
Pilatus Bank official allowed to leave Malta despite arrest warrant, Repubblika charge
Repubblika file court action against Attorney General and Police over refusal to arrest Pilatus Bank operations supervisor after magistrate signed arrest warrants
07/25/2022
Ogier named Offshore Law Firm of the Year for the second time this month at Chambers HNW Awards
This industry recognition caps a milestone year for Ogier and its Trusts Advisory Group, which provides seamless contentious and non-contentious private client and trusts services to a global client base.
07/25/2022
Effective Date for Amendments to Investment Business Act 2003
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has now confirmed the effective date for such amendments will be 27 July, 2022.
07/22/2022
Harneys recognised as the “first port of call” in Chambers HNW guide 2022
This is the sixth consecutive year the firm has received this recognition.
07/22/2022
Appleby Bermuda Awards 2022 Scholarships and Bursaries
The Legal Education Scholarship is an annual scholarship (with the possibility for renewal for a second year) for a Bermudian student studying law who plans to return to Bermuda to practice.
07/22/2022
Collas Crill Advises Kalo on its Acquisition by Interpath Advisory
The Collas Crill team was led by Natalie Bell and included partner Matt Gilley and associates Janeen Aljadir and Itumeleng Mukhovha.
07/21/2022
Appleby advises China Graphite Group Limited on its global offering and listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
China Graphite is engaged in the production and sales of flake graphite concentrate and spherical graphite in the PRC.
07/21/2022
Appleby Hosts Biltir Life Insurance Sidecars Roundtable in Bermuda
A Bermuda life reinsurance sidecar is a Class E licensed, fully regulated entity, which is backed by third party investors to reinsure business from the sponsoring life insurance company.
07/21/2022
Case update: Polarcus – a declaratory relief for Cayman Islands official liquidators
The need for a further application provides a useful reminder that all steps necessary to implement a transaction should be carefully considered in order that any necessary ancillary relief can be sought as part of the sanction application.