02/05/2020

BVI court considers registration of foreign arbitration awards

The decision of the Privy Council (on appeal from the BVI) in Vendort Traders Inc v Evrostroy Grupp LLC [2016] UKPC 15 which dealt with the position prior to the coming into force of the Arbitration Act 2013, therefore remains good law.

02/05/2020

Getting Ready for PIPA

It is possible that the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 could finally become fully operative this year, after much delay.

02/04/2020

Legal staff raise cash for charities

Every penny raised by every firms and in-house counsel is very much appreciated and we look forward to the continued support of the legal fraternity with future fundraising events.

01/31/2020

CBI Enhances Asset Suitability Review for UCITS Applications

The UCITS regime contains various requirements designed to support investor protection, including rules around eligible assets, diversification, liquidity, valuation, risk management, compliance and oversight and safekeeping of assets.