11/22/2023
Carey Olsen advises Fission Gamma IC Limited on MMC UK Pension Fund's £2 billion longevity risk transfer
This transaction is the third longevity swap structured through the Mercer ICC.
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11/21/2023
Protecting the vulnerable from financial abuse
Cases of concern usually start with the distancing of previously close relatives and the ‘moving in’ of others
11/16/2023
Carey Olsen in Bermuda advises Hamilton Insurance Group on its Initial Public Offering on the New York Stock Exchange
Bermuda-headquartered Hamilton Insurance underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.
11/16/2023
The principle of finality, and the correct approaches to contributory negligence and extending the limitation period – the Privy Council judgment in Primeo v Bank of Bermuda
This is a long-awaited judgment, the matter being heard as part two of the appeal in October 2021 over four days.
11/16/2023
Losing the faith? Implied term of good faith rejected in Jersey contract law
The Royal Court therefore concluded that there was no Jersey authority which stated definitely that an implied term of good faith is a part of every Jersey law contract.
11/15/2023
Solid Rankings for Collas Crill in 2024 Legal 500 Caribbean
Sally Peedom, senior associate in the private client team in Cayman, has been ranked as a Rising Star for the first time.
11/15/2023
The use of Cayman Islands structures in Islamic real estate financings in the UK
All types of Islamic finance transactions must be compliant with Shari'ah principles, which derive from the Quran and Sunnah – the two primary sources of Islamic law.
11/15/2023
Carey Olsen's James Noble achieves Full (TEP) Membership with STEP
By attaining the highest level of membership with STEP, James has earned international recognition as an expert in trusts and estates.
11/14/2023
The Supreme Court Of Mauritius Re-Affirms its support to International Arbitration
Under the Provisional Order, the Supreme Court had granted the recognition and enforcement of an arbitral award delivered on 30 November 2016 (Arbitral Award) against OGD.
11/14/2023
Maples Group Leads the 2024 Legal 500 Caribbean Guide with Most Tier 1 Rankings
The firm's Cayman Islands Corporate & Commercial practice, maintaining its Tier 1 status, was characterised as a team that 'stands out when issues arise in the project, as they react fast and efficiently.'
11/14/2023
Court issues winding-up order for BlockFi International
Lawyer Steven White, of Walkers (Bermuda) Ltd, representing the company and the joint provisional liquidators, EY, appeared before Mr Justice Hargun.
11/14/2023
Guernsey States meeting with business bosses over population laws
It comes as the CGI said barriers still restricted the ability to recruit staff from anywhere in the world.
11/13/2023
Prenuptial agreements aren’t only for the rich and famous
Many people hear about nuptial agreements most often through sensationalised media reporting about them
11/10/2023
Bedell Cristin Partner Nancy Chien to speak on expert wealth management panel at STEP Asia Conference 2023
STEP Asia is the must-attend event that brings together leading wealth management practitioners from around the world to discuss cutting-edge topics and insights relevant to this community.
11/10/2023
B2B, B2C, BVI – Crypto in the Caribbean
Both choice of law and location for dispute resolution should force everyone to think ahead when it comes to doing crypto deals.
11/09/2023
Bermuda law firms sweep up high ratings in Legal 500
Conyers lawyers were also recognised.
11/09/2023
Appleby Leads the Bermuda Marketplace as the Only Firm Ranked in Tier 1 Across All Six Practice Categories
Appleby is the foremost legal firm in Bermuda, bar none.
11/09/2023
Ogier’s BVI team praised for 'unparalleled expertise' in Legal 500 2024
It also includes nine individual rankings for Ogier’s BVI lawyers.
11/09/2023
22 Carey Olsen lawyers recognised in 2024 edition of The Legal 500 Caribbean
Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited has achieved a new Tier 1 ranking for Regulatory and Compliance
11/09/2023
Ogier's Cayman team noted for its depth of expertise in latest Legal 500 Caribbean rankings
Feedback from the 2024 guide says the teams "work well together and the flow from partner to partner is seamless", with the firm ranked in eight practice areas and more than 25 lawyers individually recognised.