03/02/2022
Appeals - when you can and when you can't have another bite of the cherry
The two doctrines are available to the party against whom an action is brought as a defence to the other party’s claim.
Comment, Analysis & Research
02/28/2022
Latham Advises on 5 China Business Law Journal Deals of the Year
The firm’s work included advising on landmark M&A and capital market transactions.
02/28/2022
Paul Hastings Named ‘Fintech Group of the Year’
The profile notes the firm’s role advising Payoneer in its $3.3 billion business combination with FTAC Olympus Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
02/25/2022
The draft UK Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Order has been published: Have your say
The draft VABEO will replace retained EU law – the retained Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation (“retained VABER”) - when it expires on 31 May 2022.
02/25/2022
Top 'Take-Aways' from the 11th Annual Global Fund Finance Symposium
Here are our top take-away points from the high quality panel discussions.
02/24/2022
International research and development tax incentives for inbound investment
R&D projects are defined as those that seek to achieve an advance in a field of science or technology through the resolution of scientific or technological uncertainty.
02/23/2022
Harneys highly recommended as 'go-to law firm'
With the largest team of lawyers in the jurisdiction, Harneys remains synonymous with BVI corporate law.
02/23/2022
When it comes to settlement, sorry seems to be the hardest word
The sums changing hands in the Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre case may be undisclosed, but are likely to be significant.
02/23/2022
4-day work week: time for change?
The pandemic has, without a doubt, changed how people think about work life balance.
02/23/2022
Global Class Action Securities Litigation Tops $3 Billion
Increase in SPAC and Cryptocurrency Class Actions, Decrease in M&A Class Actions
02/22/2022
Dispelling some common misconceptions regarding sales of shares to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
"If I sell my business to an EOT, the business will be unable to raise new equity capital to support growth going forward."
02/22/2022
Chambers Global Guide Recognises Collas Crill as 'Go-To' Firm in the Caribbean
This year the firm maintained or improved its rankings across the board, with some teams and individuals appearing in the directory for the first time.
02/22/2022
Hogan Lovells achieves record results
Across our regions, the Americas represented approximately 47% of total billings
02/18/2022
Hong Kong Managing Partner Once Again Named as "Merger and Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year"
Appleby Hong Kong Managing Partner, David Bulley has been named as “Merger and Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year – Cayman Islands” for the third year running by the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards.
02/18/2022
Washington, D.C. Partner Named Among Most Influential Black Lawyers
Tara D. Elliott honored in list for her legal leadership and expertise.
02/16/2022
Shoosmiths celebrates ten years of success in Scotland with move announcement
The firm is very highly regarded nationwide
02/15/2022
New transfer regime: further issues for trustees to consider
Under the new transfer provisions, it is a “red flag” if a member’s advisor is not authorised to advise on pension transfers in the UK. If there is a “red flag”, trustees are not permitted to proceed with the transfer request
02/15/2022
Chambers Investment Funds 2022 Global Practice Guide – Trends and Developments, Cayman Islands
A typical fund launch for many global funds will now include a Cayman fund vehicle established alongside funds formed in Delaware (for US investors) and Luxembourg (for EU investors).
02/14/2022
Egypt M&A activity further accelerates in the second half of 2021 leading to the full year tally: Baker McKenzie Report
By number of worldwide deals for H2 2021, total volume increased by 4% vs H2 2020 with 29,482 deals and for FY 2021, total volume climbed up by 24% compared to the previous year with over 63,000 deals announced during the year.
02/13/2022
Financial Regulation: Daily Update
The FCA notes that CP22/3 will be of interest primarily to life insurance companies