04/28/2022
Bedell Cristin launches new bursary and trainee schemes to Channel Islands' students
It's a paid two year programme with the opportunity to be considered for permanent opportunities at Bedell Cristin.
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04/28/2022
Collas Crill Launches New Planning Application Service
The time it takes to actually start a project has increased over the same period.
04/27/2022
Cayman Islands fund finance update: A potential respite from Padma?
The judgment also expressed the view that all legal proceedings against an ELP (i.e. not merely winding up petitions) must be brought against the general partner.
04/27/2022
Jersey court jails three money launderers for total of 10 years
They were arrested on Thursday 28 October 2021 by officers from the States of Jersey Police Joint Financial Crime Unit along with assistance from the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service.
04/27/2022
Carey Olsen duo named in IFLR1000 Women Leaders list
The list recognises elite female lawyers who have outstanding reputations in their markets, and who demonstrate expertise in complex matters and strong leadership.
04/27/2022
Conyers advises Hestia Re Ltd. on its establishment and licensing as a special purpose insurer
This was the first catastrophe bond transaction of 2022 sponsored by Kin Interinsurance Network.
04/27/2022
Unravelling superyacht ownership structures reveals legal issues
To take ownership of the vessel, authorities would generally have to prove that the asset represents the proceeds of a crime.
04/26/2022
Cayman Court extends protection to those who invest through nominees
Earlier decisions explore the difficulties that these commercial nominee arrangements give rise to when the beneficial owner wishes to bring legal action in respect of the shares.
04/26/2022
Carey Olsen advises Stan Brouard on successful Certificate of Lawful Use application
The granting of the CLU by the DPA followed an application by Carey Olsen on behalf of Stan Brouard, and saw the law firm submit substantial documentary evidence, which sought to prove its long-held retail use.
04/25/2022
Carey Olsen advises Altis Partners and Blockchain.com
The Carey Olsen team was led by corporate partner Chris Griffin, assisted by senior associate Sophie Hancock and associate Daniel Burridge.
04/25/2022
Carey Olsen is Chambers' offshore law firm of the year
Winners were selected across 30 categories following in-depth independent research and analysis, conducted by an experienced team of more than 200 researchers, whose rigorous selection process included interviewing referees and clients from every shortlis
04/25/2022
Jersey Royal Court re-affirms approach to indemnification of trustees
The Trustee wished to make a distribution from the Foundation to the eight sub-trusts of US$20 million, or US$2.5 million per sub-trust.
04/22/2022
Beware of money losing scams: £300,000 lost to scams in first three months of 2022
The biggest losses have been seen in investment, Cryptocurrency and advance fee scams.
04/22/2022
Conyers Shortlisted for Three Asia Legal Awards 2022
This year, The Asia Legal Awards ceremony will be taking place on Wednesday, 15 June 2022 at the Island Shangri-La Hong Kong
04/21/2022
Reflections from the FIRE Starters Global Summit in Dublin
The conference opened with an interactive, and very entertaining, fictional case study concerning a contentious bankruptcy with multi-jurisdictional elements.
04/21/2022
Carey Olsen supports Nordic Capital exit of Vizrt Group to new Nordic Capital-led consortium
The secondary acquisition vehicles, which form part of the new Nordic Capital-led acquiring consortium, established with investment vehicles managed or advised by Goldman Sachs Asset Management's Vintage funds, Pantheon and Coller Capital as co-leads
04/21/2022
Walkers Advises CK Asset Holdings on the US$4bn Sale of AMCK Aviation to Carlyle Aviation Partners
This was a strategic disposal for CK Asset Holdings, representing its exit from the aircraft leasing sector, with the working capital generated from the proceeds of sale enabling it to enhance its strategic focus during the pandemic.
04/21/2022
Snapshot: Cayman Islands Court of Appeal clarifies test for security for costs in context of recovery claims by official liquidators against former management
It is well settled that in the Cayman Islands, if a plaintiff fails to make out its claim against a defendant, it will ordinarily be liable for the defendant's costs for defending those proceedings.
04/21/2022
57 Maples Group Lawyers recognised in the legal 500 EMEA Guide 2022
A record 17 practice areas received inclusion in the rankings this year, with nine Partners listed in the elite 'Leading Individuals' category.
04/20/2022
Appleby Bermuda advised Swiss Re in innovative its USD1.15bn transaction combining bank financing and insurance-linked securities
Appleby advised in all aspects of Bermuda law. Bermuda Managing Partner Brad Adderley led the transaction with support from Associates Amber Farrington and Melinda Mayne.