03/09/2022
Maples Advises Amber Group
A team based in the international law firm's Hong Kong practice acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Amber Group, led by Partner, Everton Robertson and assisted by Associate, Jessica Zhan.
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03/08/2022
Walkers BVI Acts on first USD Sustainability-Linked Bond by bottler in the Americas
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC served as initial purchasers in connection with the offering and dealer managers in connection with the associated tender offer and consent solicitation.
03/08/2022
Walkers London Acts on Hamak Gold
The Walkers London team was led by partner, Neil McDonald, with assistance from senior counsel, James Denham, and senior associate, Thomas Mawson.
03/08/2022
Ogier Statement on Russia/Ukraine conflict
Against this backdrop, we realise that it's important for Ogier to share with our people, our local communities, and the international community what we are doing in response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
03/08/2022
Hatstone launches regulatory practice
The new business, founded and led by Hatstone Group Partner Michael Shenkin, provides risk, governance and compliance assistance to regulated financial services businesses around the world.
03/08/2022
Mourant advises on the acquisition of FPM 100 New Bridge Street Limited
The Mourant team was led by partner John Rochester
03/08/2022
Carey Olsen supports International Women's Day 2022
Catalyst and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) continue as Charities of Choice for IWD in 2022, with Carey Olsen making a donation to both charities to further support their missions.
03/07/2022
Appleby Bermuda Advised S&P Global
Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel to S&P Global, the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks and analytics in the global capital and commodity markets, in relation to its merger with IHS Markit.
03/07/2022
Conyers advises on US$575 million acquisition of Finaro
Partner Anton Goldstein and Counsels Nicholas Kuria and Rachael Pape of Conyers’ BVI office advised on the transaction, working alongside Herzog, Fog & Neeman.
03/06/2022
Law modernising the Luxembourg 2004 securitisation law
The Law contains some targeted adaptations to the securitisation regime under the 2004 Law with the aim to clarify certain elements to enhance legal certainty and to ensure continuing flexibility of the Luxembourg securitisation regime adequate for the ma
03/04/2022
Walkers successfully advises SHUAA Capital
This is one of the first SPACs to be launched out of the MENAT region.
03/04/2022
Harneys advises Citigroup Global Markets and J.P. Morgan Securities
The Harneys team was led by BVI Managing Partner Tanya Cassie-Parker
03/04/2022
A Bit too insecure
Tulip, a Seychelles incorporated company, whose ultimate beneficial owner claims to have created Bitcoin under the pseudonym “Satoshi Nakamoto”, was ordered to pay security for costs.
03/04/2022
JTC Raises Money For Guernsey Charity with Inaugural Pancake Race
Participating teams from JTC and other corporate businesses, many of which are based in offices neighbouring JTC’s at Admiral Park, took part in the inaugural race, which raised a total of £654.
03/03/2022
Walkers advises on ‘crypto’ partnership
“We are so pleased to have been able to advise on this innovative transaction and to have been able to work with our colleagues on this deal."
03/03/2022
Maples Lawyers Recognised for 'Unparalleled Expertise'
The rankings and reviews are based on interviews with the firm's global clients and industry peers, among other things.
03/03/2022
Snapshot: distributions under BVI law
In this snapshot, counsel Marie-Claire Fudge addresses a number of the most common questions asked about distributions.
03/02/2022
Russia sanctions bring offshore assets into focus
Sanctions lists and asset freezes are the first step to target Russian elites.
03/02/2022
Jersey's creditor-friendly reforms now in force
In order to assist a creditor to show a debtor's insolvency, the reforms include a template statutory demand.
03/01/2022
Latest Legal Business report reflects resilience of UK Crown Dependencies
The report cites a number of growth areas across the market, including commercial and trust litigation, private wealth, SPACs in Europe, property transactions and the rise in relocations to the Channel Islands.