05/25/2022
Careful consideration of comity when winding up a Cayman company
The winding up order was unopposed and Doyle J was satisfied that the company was insolvent.
05/25/2022
Dublin-based Leman Solicitors becomes Ogier Leman following merger with international law firm Ogier
The firm practices the laws of BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg, with Ireland now added as a result of the merger.
05/24/2022
While the US proceedings were ongoing, in April 2013, the Trustee applied to the BVI High Court to restore the Company into liquidation.
05/24/2022
This is a complex matter that requires consideration of all of the client’s circumstances, including the proposed nature of the business of the offshore company, any expansion and financing plans, and the client’s specific structuring objectiv
05/24/2022
Peter is also described as “very responsive” in the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific.
05/24/2022
The Commission felt it necessary to take these steps, in these particular circumstances, in order to protect the interests of investors and the reputation of the Bailiwick as a financial centre given the ongoing impact of sanctions resulting from the Russ
05/23/2022
Cayman court revisits winding up petitions against general partners
This decision will be welcomed by the private equity industry in particular
05/23/2022
Maples Group Welcomes 13 New Associates to its Irish Law Firm
These new appointments form part of the international law firm's annual promotions.
05/23/2022
The former is principally based on UK's Companies Act 1985, the latter on Jersey's ancient customary law.
05/23/2022
The units issued by the company started trading under the ticker symbol "ASCBU" on NASDAQ on 3 May 2022.
05/20/2022
Two Hong Kong Partners recognised in the ALB Asia’s Offshore Client Choice List 2022
The ALB Offshore Client Choice List recognises outstanding lawyers from offshore law firms
05/20/2022
Claims Involving Cayman Islands Exempted Limited Partnerships
While these are somewhat technical issues, commencing proceedings against the correct party in a manner that avoids, as far is possible, arguments that the proceedings have been commenced incorrectly will save time and cost and avoid the risk of the proce
05/20/2022
After today (19 May), the Royal Court granted the Attorney General's application to forfeit the funds.
05/19/2022
By its judgment, the Board provides welcome clarity on the law concerning directors' duties and on appeals against concurrent findings of fact by the courts below.
05/19/2022
Protecting the perimeter: The rise of external fraud
05/19/2022
The 2.875% bonds, which are due 2052, have been listed on The International Stock Exchange and are the States' first bond issuance since 2014.
05/19/2022
The Carey Olsen team advising Tractian on the Cayman law aspects of the Series A was led by partner Alistair Russell
05/19/2022
Aimed to inspire the next generation of finance professionals, the Rising Stars Awards recognise and reward the young talent within Jersey's finance industry, celebrating their successes and achievements.
05/18/2022
BVI entities that already own UK property, or are about to acquire UK property, need to consider their obligations under the Act carefully
05/18/2022
It therefore rejected what would have represented a significant extension of the duty which would have required banks to monitor transactions for fraud not only with their customers in mind, but also any beneficial owners.