08/08/2023
Revisiting 'Quincecare': the Supreme Court in Philipp v Barclays
If the bank has reasonable grounds on which to query the transaction but nonetheless processes the payment, it may be liable to the customer for the resulting loss.
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08/07/2023
Relations with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and investors – update 2023
The fund may also be subject to filing and/or notification requirements in the Cayman Islands and other jurisdictions, depending on the resolutions of the board of directors vis-à- vis the continued operations of the fund.
08/04/2023
Guernsey's new Director Registration Regime
This applies to any person acting as a director "in or from within the Bailiwick".
08/03/2023
Harneys announces divestment of fiduciary business
Upon the closing of the transaction, the business will be led by existing Harneys Fiduciary CEO Ross Munro and Chief Commercial Officer Pia Buchi.
08/03/2023
S238 in action: CICA clarifies approach to 'fair value' appraisal proceedings in Trina Solar
An independent Special Committee was appointed to evaluate the fairness of the offer, and it approved and recommended it to shareholders.
08/03/2023
Bedell Cristin celebrates impressive rankings in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023
Chambers and Partners is one of the world's leading reference and ranking bodies for the legal sector, delivering in-depth independent research to identify and rank the most outstanding firms and practitioners.
08/02/2023
Conyers advises AdvancedAdvT Limited on its acquisition of five software businesses from Capita plc.
Partner Rachael Pape and Associate Nina Goodman of Conyers’ BVI office advised on the transaction, working alongside Cooley (UK) LLP.
08/01/2023
Maples Group Advises Multi-Million Dollar China-Focused Hedge Fund
A team of lawyers based in the Group's law firm in Hong Kong acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Protium Capital.
08/01/2023
Harneys advises Endeavour United on the closing of its JP¥53 billion new Japan buyout fund
At the core of its investment strategy, Endeavour United aims to make value-oriented investments in companies with operational, transactional, or structural challenges and complexity.
08/01/2023
Royal Court decision on application for leave to apply for judicial review
This decision helps to clarify a boundary between public and private law disputes
07/27/2023
Amendments to the Disclosure (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2007
The introduction of GIMLIT could pose some real challenges for Guernsey, where proximity is close and finite resources means that MLRO's can often hold more than one appointment across groups/financial services businesses.
07/27/2023
Collas Crill advise on Guernsey Football Association Acquisition
The new £10m development will include a floodlit 3G pitch with 400 seats and covered terracing behind each goal, together with a grass pitch for training, clubhouse and changing room block.
07/27/2023
US prosecutors charge British billionaire and Albany developer Joe Lewis with insider trading
US prosecutors have charged Lewis, 86, with 16 counts of securities fraud and three counts of conspiracy for his alleged involvement in an insider trading scheme.
07/27/2023
Suspicious activity reports and 'no consent' – recent Guernsey court decision
The Guernsey Court of Appeal previously expressed concern about resourcing at the authority but if this remained an issue
07/25/2023
Lasting Powers of Attorney – Why planning for your future is important
There is a common misconception that this responsibility will automatically fall to your next of kin or your children.
07/25/2023
Conyers Advises Liberty Global on Corporate Redomiciliation to Bermuda
Liberty Global’s plan to redomicile to Bermuda is an endorsement of Bermuda as a high quality jurisdiction.
07/25/2023
Harneys secures top-tier recognition in Chambers HNW guide 2023
They are responsive and take a commercial view to relationships.”
07/25/2023
Ogier remains top firm for Channel and Cayman
The Guernsey private wealth team was found to provide an “excellent service, managing complex transactions in a way the client understands”.
07/24/2023
Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules, Revised Edition 2023
This Civil Procedure Rules consolidated act does not include the various forms prescribed by the legislation and listed in the Appendix, which are available from Conyers upon request.
07/24/2023
Appleby's Hong Kong office advises China Everbright Greentech Limited
China Everbright Greentech is a professional environmental protection service provider in China