03/10/2021
Ogier's BVI in Europe team advises on Fix Price's US$2 billion IPO
The listing values Fix Price at US$8.3 billion, making it the largest ever listing for a Russian retailer and also the biggest Russian IPO for more than a decade.
Legal
03/10/2021
The first Cayman company initial public offering and primary listing on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST in more than four years
The offering comprised a placement tranche of 18,696,000 shares and a public tranche of 3,000,000 shares, both of which were oversubscribed. The shares were offered at S$0.66 per share.
03/09/2021
Secret guilty plea revealed in US Panama Papers criminal probe
Joachim Alexander von der Goltz repaid the U.S. government more than $230,000 after admitting to financial crimes revealed by the ICIJ investigation.
03/09/2021
Ogier launches Talent4Impact fellowship for next generation of ESG professionals
This is a really unique opportunity to gain exposure to the ESG and Impact at specially selected local businesses and organisations striving to transition Hong Kong to a sustainable economy.
03/09/2021
Fiduciary Duties Owed by the "Ultimate Boss" In De Jure Directorship Roles
This case is a good lesson for directors who are contemplating a retirement from their positions.
03/08/2021
UBS heads into record 4.5 bln euro French tax case appeal
The bank has denied any wrongdoing. It has so far set aside a tenth of that amount, or 450 million euros, to cover the penalties.
03/08/2021
Property History made in Sark
Though the Law has been in force since 1 February, due to Covid 19 and the ensuing lockdown in Sark, the first-of-its-kind conveyance was presented and registered just over a month later when the Court of the Seneschal of Sark was able to reopen for proce
03/07/2021
A new kind of trust asset? Welcome to the world of NFTs and digital collectables
These new “digital collectables” are known as Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTs and are a form of digital asset piquing the interest of more than just a few high net worth investors across the globe.
03/05/2021
Privy Council Emphasizes the Primary Role of the Trial Judge as the Decision-Maker in Shareholders’ Disputes – the Scope for Appellate Intervention is Limited.
The criticisms against undue appellate activism reinforce that discretionary decisions of trial judges in shareholders disputes will likely be endorsed or upheld in the end
03/05/2021
Top 'Take-Aways' from the 2021 Mourant Cayman Regulatory Seminar
The seminar included a presentation from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
03/05/2021
Ogier assists Jet2 to raise more than £422 million
The fundraise was significantly oversubscribed.
03/05/2021
BVI Commercial Court demonstrates ability to protect interests of US investors in BVI companies
The BVI Commercial Court first granted an injunction to preserve the position on 14 October.
03/04/2021
Guernsey legal and regulatory update March 2021
These new laws have each been registered by the Royal Court of Guernsey however they are not yet in force.
03/04/2021
Appleby Named Official Law Firm of SailGP Bermuda Grand Prix
SailGP is an annual global sports championship featuring top-flight technology and the sport’s best athletes.
03/04/2021
Maples Advises CLSA Capital Partners on New Investment Fund Launches
A team based in the Group's law firm in Hong Kong acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to CLSACP on the fund launches.
03/04/2021
Bedell Cristin makes substantial investment in Cayman
The move to these new premises is the next step in our international growth plan and underpins our long term investment in Cayman’.
03/03/2021
New Code of Practice on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying in the Workplace in Ireland
The 2020 Code replaces both the 2002 and 2007 codes of practice and provides consolidated guidance to employers about the processes and procedures to be followed when dealing with a complaint of bullying.
03/03/2021
Practical measures for complex transactions – Shareholder meetings
In general, the guidance for board meetings described in part one of this series in relation to holding director meetings and passing written resolutions applies equally to shareholder meetings and written resolutions.
03/03/2021
Harneys BVI associate selected as a mentee for prestigious arbitration programme
The two year programme will provide a unique platform for young professionals to network and learn from world leaders in the arbitration community.
03/03/2021
Appleby Advises in Structured Deal for India Green Power Holdings
The Company will provide financing for renewable power projects that will generate and provide clean power in India in a sustainable manner and support the communities where its projects are located.