05/15/2022
BVI governor launches raft of criminal investigations in wake of corruption inquiry
He outlined that there would be a criminal investigation into the conduct of the Premier's Office
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05/15/2022
Walkers' Global Asset Finance Group Acts on 6 Award Winning Deals
The market-leading group comprising Walkers' legal team and Walkers Professional Services had significant roles to play on deals honoured in the awards
05/13/2022
Appleby Bermuda advised Relm II in its incorporation and registration to provide reinsurance capacity in the crypto space
Appleby served as Bermuda counsel to Relm Insurance II Ltd. (Relm II) in connection with its incorporation and registration as an ‘Innovative Insurer – General Business’ (Class IIGB), pursuant to section 4 of the Insurance Act 1978.
05/13/2022
Upgrades to Jersey's Limited Partnership Law
In addition, the LP Law no longer potentially strips a limited partner of its limited liability if that limited partner’s name appears in the name of the limited partnership.
05/13/2022
BVI governor launches raft of criminal investigations in wake of corruption inquiry
In addition, an investigation would be made into possible corruption within HM Customs (COI Recommendation B40).
05/12/2022
Appleby acted in relation to landmark victory for the royal bank of Scotland International in Axiom case
On 12 May 2022 the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered its Judgment in The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited v JP SPC4 (a segregated portfolio company incorporated under the law of the Cayman Islands) on behalf of Axiom Legal Fina
05/12/2022
First BVI Freezing Order Granted Against 'persons unknown' in Crypto Fraud Case
Given the nature of the respondents as 'persons unknown', the Court permitted ChainSwap to serve the respondents outside the jurisdiction by alternative methods.
05/12/2022
Bedell Cristin advises Harrison Street on the sale of seven UK-based student-housing assets to Global Student Accommodation
Bedell Cristin's team was led by partner Bruce Scott and associate Daniel McAviney.
05/11/2022
Cayman Court intervenes to preserve segregation of captive insurance portfolios
SPCs consist of one overarching legal entity
05/11/2022
Winding Up an Exempted Limited Partnership: How Long Will Cayman Islands Law Remain in a Judicial State of Flux?
The resolution of these debatable legal issues is not only of legal or academic interest: since these issues also have significant commercial implications.
05/11/2022
Harneys advises KE Holdings Inc. on its dual primary listing in Hong Kong
The Harneys team was led by Shanghai Corporate Partner Calamus Huang, supported by Counsel Jessie Xu.
05/11/2022
Cross-Claims and Applications for the Appointment of Liquidators
The Court of Appeal agreed with the Court below that the evidence did not establish any genuine or serious claim in conspiracy.
05/11/2022
Mourant assist Co-op with Five Oaks Business Park deal
The £12m business park comprises a Co-operative food store, self-storage facility and industrial unit measuring 10,300 sq ft.
05/11/2022
Carey Olsen among finalists for best offshore firm at Asia Legal Awards 2022
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Hong Kong on Wednesday 15 June at Island Shangri-La.
05/11/2022
Maples Group Recognised on Five Award-Winning Aviation Finance Deals
The Maples Group's global Asset Finance team is comprised of lawyers and fiduciary services professionals located in the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dubai, Hong Kong, Ireland, London and Singapore.
05/10/2022
Carey Olsen advises States of Jersey on £500 million bond issuance
The bonds were listed on the Official List of The International Stock Exchange, with Carey Olsen Corporate Finance Limited acting as listing agent for the States of Jersey.
05/10/2022
Partner Norman Hau Presented to Zhong Lun Law Firm on Debt Restructuring of Hong Kong Listed Companies Registered in the Cayman Islands
The presentation raised great interest with audience queries, lively discussion and illustrative explanations from Norman.
05/06/2022
Global Managing Partner Elected to the Lex Mundi Board of Directors
Lex Mundi is the world's leading network of independent law firms
05/05/2022
Harneys advises CH-AUTO
The Harneys team was led by Shanghai Corporate Partner Calamus Huang, supported by Senior Associate Lily Zhang.
05/04/2022
Two Conyers Lawyers Named Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Fellowship is the highest level of CIArb membership and is limited to individuals with significant arbitral experience and proficiency.