12/23/2021
Appleby nominated for Mauritius Business Award
All nominations and voting for the awards were driven by consumers.
Legal
12/23/2021
Grand Court of the Cayman Islands: Interest and costs in section 238 proceedings revisited
Following a trial at which the Dissenters had sought a 1,565% uplift on the merger price, but were awarded an increase of only 1.29%, the Court was required to determine the interest payable to the Dissenters and whether any party was entitled to payment
12/23/2021
Carey Olsen supports Advent
The new partnership with Advent will enable Encora to further accelerate its global growth, both organically and through targeted M&A opportunities, expand its differentiated delivery model and advance its customer-facing digital services.
12/23/2021
Central Bank Of Ireland Publishes Cross-Industry Outsourcing Guidance
The Guidance supplements existing sectoral legislation, regulations and guidance on outsourcing, which apply to specific firms.
12/23/2021
Appeal dismissed in landmark multi-billion dollar fraud trial
The original judgment with its “over-compartmentalised approach” had, for instance, not considered Al Sanea’s “proven dishonesty” and rejected compelling arguments in favour of Al Sanea’s use of forgery.
12/22/2021
Security for Costs in Cayman Islands Proceedings - the Impecuniosity Factor
This brings greater certainty to an area of the law where previously there was at least a perception of conflicting guidance from the courts.
12/22/2021
Manager of Cayman fund sentenced to 8 years for fraud
Tonkin pleaded guilty to charges of false accounting, making false statements and forgery in June of this year.
12/22/2021
Manager of Cayman fund sentenced to 8 years for fraud
Tonkin pleaded guilty to charges of false accounting, making false statements and forgery in June of this year.
12/21/2021
Credit Suisse Unit Awaits Bermuda Judgement
A group of Eastern European oligarchs is fighting against the Swiss lender in several jurisdictions for fraud allegations. In Bermuda, a conclusion is nearing.
12/21/2021
Sure and JT found guilty of illegal anti-competitive behaviour and slowing 5G delivery
The GCRA’s investigation initially focused on a suspected agreement in relation to 5G but as further evidence was uncovered it was expanded to include all mobile networks operated by Sure and JT.
12/21/2021
Walkers Named Best BVI Law Firm 2021
The reputation of Walkers' transactional practice has been built by the calibre of its institutional clients and top tier instructing counsel from Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America as well as by the quality, and the high-profile, complex
12/21/2021
Appleby makes annual holiday donation to Bermuda STAR Charity
Appleby participates annually in STAR’s Christmas Donation Drive by supporting six families with holiday food hampers, fruit baskets, gifts and vouchers.
12/21/2021
Carey Olsen advises on interactive investor's £1.5bn sale to abrdn
The acquisition is part of abrdn's ongoing growth strategy and its commitment to the personal wealth and direct investing market.
12/21/2021
Appleby Named Isle of Man Firm of the Year
The categories include an award for Firm of the Year in six offshore jurisdictions, including the Isle of Man.
12/20/2021
Appleby Hong Kong Lawyers recognised in the latest Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific guide
The team works very closely with us, the service is very high-quality, and they give a quick response to the client’s questions.
12/20/2021
Ferbrache & Farrell Associate called to the Guernsey Bar
Since arriving in Guernsey, Alison has developed a broad practice in litigation and specialises in commercial, regulatory and trust disputes and insolvency matters.
12/20/2021
Maples Group Announces Three Year Partnership with LIFE
With just two staff members and a handful of volunteers on the team, this recent pledge from the Maples Group supports the LIFE team in being able to spend more time in the community; advocating, educating and making a difference, and less time fundraisin
12/20/2021
Allen & Overy solicitor apprenticeship programme open for applications
The six year apprenticeship programme will start in September 2022, and while aimed primarily at those completing their A-levels in 2022, it is open to any candidates without a degree.
12/20/2021
Ogier's "extremely responsive" and "meticulous" team praised in Chambers Asia Pacific
In Investment Funds, team head Nicholas Plowman is praised for his "depth of expertise", with clients saying they "attribute much value to his advice". Kate Hodson and head of ESG is "very strong and manages her team very well&
12/20/2021
Walkers Maintains Band 1 Ranking for Offshore
The team is very experienced in dealing with complex cross-border insolvency matters involving Hong Kong, China and offshore jurisdictions.