02/23/2023
Consultation launched on changes to the Jersey Competition Law framework
This consultation comes at a time Islanders are facing an unprecedented rise in their living costs.
Legal
02/23/2023
Higgs & Johnson Remains One of the Most Prominent Law Firms in The Bahamas
The Firm was further described as ‘strong’ with the litigation team noted for being ‘very responsive.’
02/23/2023
Independent contractor guidance pursuant to the Employment Act 2000
The Ministry recently published 'Independent Contractor Guidance' to explain the key features of the employee-employer relationship and how this differs from an independent contractor relationship.
02/23/2023
Building the foundations for effective corporate governance
The boards in question only 'knew what they knew' and they didn’t have the systems and controls in place to ensure that excessive risk taking was identified and escalated.
02/23/2023
Bedell Cristin ranked strongly in Chambers Global 2023 Guide
In the 2023 guide, Bedell Cristin is ranked for its work in corporate and finance, dispute resolution, investment funds, real estate and trusts.
02/22/2023
Cayman Islands: In the Matter of The X Trust and The Y Trust – FSD 57 of 2022 (IKJ)
Offshore Trust and Estate Litigation Update Series – Part I
02/22/2023
Harneys recognised as top tier in Chambers Global 2023
Harneys “understands everything about funds, not only from a legal point of view, but also in terms of what is commercially best for the client” and “they have a strong litigation arm”.
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
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.