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Snapshot: registrations of charges and priority of security in BVI law

The effect of such a Section 163 filing is to create priority of that security interest over any subsequently registered or unregistered security interest.

Cayman's Global Citizen Programme Extended

Due to the popularity of the Global Citizen programme introduced in October 2020 the recently amended regulations extend the availability of the programme by a further year, so that it now expires on 30 November 2024 (unless Cabinet decides on a further e

Hatstone crowned ‘Best International Law Firm’

The Irish Law Awards, which were established in 2012 aim to identify, honour, and publicise outstanding achievements, while also recognising those who have dedicated their lives to serving in the legal profession.

"Without reflection, we go blindly ..."

Regulators in civil‑law jurisdictions whose laws do not recognise trusts appear to more readily assume that trusts are frequently used for money laundering or terrorist financing.

Latest guidance from ECSC Court of Appeal on Global Anti-Suit Injunction

The Judgment dismissed the Abyzov parties' appeal, which provides useful clarification as to the strict approach taken in the BVI towards global anti-suit injunctions.

Revision of Laws – industry specific changes: Banking and Fiduciaries Laws

The investment sector will be considered separately in a later Update.

Changes to the Cayman restructuring regime – key points

This initiative is a significant departure from the current position where an application for the appointment of a 'light touch' provisional liquidator, for the purpose of restructuring, must be made as part of the winding up process.

Walkers Wins Nine Aviation Deal Awards

The transactions involved leading lawyers across Walkers' global asset finance and aviation group from its Cayman Islands, Dublin, Dubai and Asia offices.

Walkers Named #1 Global CLO Market Offshore Service Provider in Creditflux's CLO Census 2021

Walkers has also been recognised as the number one firm for offshore legal services to the CLO market.

High hurdles – appointing provisional liquidators in the Cayman Islands

The appointment of provisional liquidators by the Cayman Court is a powerful and valuable tool in the right circumstances.

Improved Access to Capital Markets for Jersey Companies

The definitions of qualified investor and professional investor in the new exemptions are taken from the EU Prospectus Regulation and Jersey’s investment business regulatory regime respectively and are well-known to investors and those who operate

Revision of Laws – notable changes

The new regulatory laws use new and revised terminology across all industry sectors in order to align them and create certainty.

Carey Olsen joins WSG as new exclusive legal member for Bermuda and the Cayman Islands

There are more than 120 prominent member firms representing worldwide clients, with members operating in more than 115 countries and reaching representation in over 150 jurisdictions globally.

Carey Olsen partners named as leading experts in commercial litigation

The latest edition of the commercial litigation guide features more than 900 lawyers who have been identified for their outstanding work handling complex and high-profile contentious proceedings across a number of industries.

New Restructuring Tool in the Cayman Islands

A powerful tool for companies when facing creditor pressure. In keeping with its creditor friendly regime, the moratorium does not prevent secured creditors from enforcing their security.

Chambers publishes UK rankings for 2022

Here, we focus on the corporate and finance sector in both islands, but the full set of practice areas can be found in the drop-down menus here

Chambers UK showcases Collas Crill's expertise and culture

The firm's dispute resolution teams in both islands keep their places within Band 2 with the team in Guernsey being described as 'professional, modern, experienced, skilled and knowledgeable' and in Jersey as 'commercial, efficient and

Ogier named Best Offshore Law Firm

More than 41,000 votes were cast for this year's awards

Ogier goes from strength to strength in new Chambers UK guide

It's particularly pleasing to see the growing number of individual rankings, providing well-deserved recognition of our people and the quality of the service they provide.

Pandora Papers leak highlights importance of third-party due diligence

In many of these jurisdictions, sometimes referred to as tax havens or secrecy jurisdictions, associated tax rates may also be low, or even nil.

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