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Court of Appeal confirms that only fees incurred by BVI enrolled legal practitioners are recoverable

The Appellant appealed the order made by the Commercial Court on the basis that the combined effect of sections 2 and 18 of the BVI Legal Professions Act meant that costs incurred by a person practising BVI law who is not on the roll of legal practitioner

The new norm: virtual arbitration

Similarly, Yuan and Cynthia also have some experience in virtual arbitration mainly after the pandemic, and as authors of Huanzhong WeChat official account, Huanzhong Commercial Arbitration, have been focusing on changes brought up by virtual hearings lon

Maples Advises On Cayman Island Stock Exchange Listing

A team based in the international law firm's London office acted as Cayman Islands counsel

Collas Crill Recognised in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for 'Solid' Private Client Team

The rankings are based on independent research including interviews with lawyers, family offices, tax advisers, accountants, investment managers and bankers for a comprehensive view of the private wealth sector.

Clifford Chance advises on tender offer and related financing by Peruvian company Pesquera Exalmar

The Clifford Chance team comprised members from all three Americas offices and was led by Capital Markets partner Hugo Triaca.

Walkers Ireland LLP advises Hertz on successful financial restructuring

Following the successful completion of a Chapter 11 restructuring in the US last month, Hertz has emerged as a financially and operationally stronger company that is well-positioned for the future.

Hanging on by a (golden) thread: Modified universalism and cross border insolvency in the BVI

Until the recent decision in Net International Property, there had been little substantive judicial consideration of this point, but obiter remarks had questioned whether the common law powers of recognition and assistance survived.

Herbert Smith Freehills Associate Amanda Teoh Named 'Airfinance Journal' Rising Star

Her expertise spans multiple jurisdictions in Asia and she has advised key aviation players such as Crédit Agricole CIB, BNP Paribas, AerCap, Singapore Airlines Group and Air Asia Group, amongst others.

Clifford Chance advises UniCredit on an agreement with the European Investment Bank to mobilise EUR 2.5 billion of investments in large, medium and small Italian businesses

The deal is the first in Italy to be backed by the Pan-European Guarantee Fund (EGF), one of the EU's instruments for responding to the pandemic.

Clifford Chance advises Nordic Capital in relation to its agreement to invest in Equipe

The investment in Equipe lies at the heart of Nordic Capital’s healthcare investment strategy and focus on responsible investments and will be made as part of its mid-market strategy.

Harneys advises Montagu Private Equity on Waystone Deal

The global private equity team at Harneys provides legal advice to private equity firms, investors, leading global law firms and sponsors on a wide range of transactions and structures using offshore vehicles.

Ex-Quilter rep banned by FCA after conviction

The prohibition order takes effect from the date of this Final Notice.

Modernisation of the British Virgin Islands Trust legislation

The reforms introduce welcome improvements to the BVI’s Trustee Act and ensure that the BVI remains a leading offshore jurisdiction for the establishment, administration, and maintenance of trusts.

Higgs & Johnson Maintains Top Ranking in Chambers High Net Worth

Recognized as a ‘leader in the legal community’, Philip C. Dunkley QC acts for wealthy individuals, families and fiduciaries on major international litigation.

Dentons advises Sociéte Générale, BNP Paribas and Crédit Agricole on debut ESG-linked Schuldschein placement for Agrial Group

Frankfurt-based partner Oliver Dreher led the German-French team

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