02/21/2023
20 lawyers from Carey Olsen's Bermuda, BVI and Cayman Islands offices ranked in Chambers Global 2023
The firm's Bermuda office has maintained its strong rankings in Corporate and Finance, Dispute Resolution and Insurance
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02/21/2023
Walkers advises on the acquisition of Traxys Group
The transaction is expected to close in May 2023 following receipt of certain regulatory and other approvals.
02/20/2023
Cayman Court fills in the gaps to supervise voluntary liquidation of ELP
Since the Partnership's term expired, the liquidation had made little progress
02/20/2023
The Court's discretion to restore Voluntary/Involuntary Liquidated and Dissolved Companies
If the company fails to do this, the Registrar of Companies may publish a notice in the BVI Gazette which effectively dissolves the company.
02/17/2023
Maples Group Again Top Listing Agent on Cayman Islands Stock Exchange
In 2022, the firm's Cayman Islands listing team advised on nearly 200 listings, including approximately 42% of CLOs listed on the CSX for the year.
02/17/2023
Ex-JPM, Barclays exec Staley discussed Disney princesses with Epstein - lawsuit
The lawsuit claims Staley had a close personal relationship with Epstein and that emails between the two "even suggest that Staley may have been involved in Epstein's sex-trafficking operation".
02/16/2023
Carey Olsen advises Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG on financing of UK logistics portfolio
The three UK logistics assets form part of a 200,000m2 European portfolio that includes additional assets located in the Netherlands and Spain refinanced by pbb under a separate debt facility.
02/15/2023
Sleeping Dogs Don't Lie: Court Draws Inference from Claimant's Inactivity
This intention can be inferred from its prior actions, and can put the burden on the claimant to provide a proper explanation.
02/15/2023
Business disputes - an alternative path to resolution
Ideally, the parties would be able to reach an agreement themselves, but lower value certainly does not mean less contentious, and we have all seen those situations where parties simply cannot resolve a dispute without third-party input.
02/15/2023
Guernsey protected buildings: a brief recap
The level of protection afforded to local listed buildings is such that it means the requirements to deal with them are significantly more burdensome than for non-listed properties.
02/14/2023
Goshawk Management Limited sale to SMBC Aviation Capital Limited (SMBC AC)
Jason Piney of Conyers’ Bermuda office advised on the matter
02/13/2023
Mourant advises Highland Europe on their €1 billion fifth fund
The team worked in close collaboration with lead counsel Kirkland & Ellis and fund administrator Aztec on the fund-raising.
02/10/2023
The Collas Crill Guide to Jersey Limited Liability Companies (LLCS)
An LLC can also benefit from tax transparency in a similar way to a partnership.
02/09/2023
Harneys wins ten Deal of the Year Awards from China Business Law Journal
The awards recognise our firm’s commitment to delivering best-in-class legal services and expertise to our clients.
02/09/2023
Maples Group Wins 12 China Deals of the Year Awards 2022
Published annually by the China Business Law Journal, the report recognises the year's most significant China-related deals
02/08/2023
Applications Open for Maples Groups Jersey Solicitor Training Programme
Participants of the bespoke two-year programme will balance hands-on legal experience
02/08/2023
Carey Olsen associate is called to the British Virgin Islands' Bar
Nyssa continues to make a valued contribution to our BVI corporate team and has a very promising future ahead.
02/08/2023
Carey Olsen advises on Vue recapitalisation
The transaction, which was implemented contractually on a fully consensual basis, saw Vue's first-lien lenders take 100% equity ownership of the business
02/07/2023
With All Due Authority... Part Two of our Series on the Impact of Fang Ankong and HWH Holdings Limited V Green Elite Limited
Green Elite was incorporated to effect an employee share benefit scheme for three employees to reward them upon listing of the joint venture (JV).
02/06/2023
Using estate funds to resolve questions of priority
The decision confirmed that the Court's determination as to the correct procedural route is likely to hinge upon the true nature of the relief sought and the extent to which stakeholders are participating primarily to advance their own interests.