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The Utility of the Share Premium Account in Cayman Islands Exempted Companies

The share premium account also provides a flexible funding source for repurchasing or redeeming shares.

New policy allows arbitration disputes to be heard in mainland China, Hong Kong SAR or Macao

Courts will support the enforcement of such arbitration awards unless they violate mandatory national laws or the public interest.

Construction firms must ‘contract differently’ to address climate claims risk

Would-be contractors should be clearly made aware of “the minimum requirements needed for compliance” at the tender stage of projects

The sanction of schemes of arrangement in Jersey: the takeaways from The Representation of Centamin PLC

The success of the Centamin plc scheme of arrangement shows that there is still an appetite to use Jersey schemes of arrangements to effect the acquisition of Jersey companies.

Substance, Tax Treaties and the UK Supreme Court in Royal Bank of Canada

The uncertainty that this can open up is considerable.

UPC rulings ‘should accelerate Ireland’s UPC vote’

The term is used to describe the question of whether UPC decisions have the potential to extend to non-UPC countries

Updates to Cayman's Beneficial Ownership Regime: Access Restrictions and Legitimate Interest Regulations

From 28 February 2025, members of the public can apply to the competent authority in the Cayman Islands for access to specified information pursuant to the Legitimate Interest Regulations.

With a property in mind

If the property is leasehold, you will generally have the right to extend your lease or buy the freehold under Leasehold Reform legislation.

Mayer Brown declares war on career setback caused by parental leave

In this way, Mayer Brown wants to maintain and further promote the foundations laid for a successful career as a lawyer during parental leave.

Extension of date for filling a BVI annual financial return

This extension does not automatically apply to entities with a year-end date that is not 31 December.

US president Trump promises ‘reciprocal tariffs’ to VAT

Kotsonis said businesses now find themselves operating in a period of highted tensions in international trade.

Employee monitoring - how employers can get it right

But employee monitoring can also extend to other things, including, for example, camera surveillance, access controls, and key stroke monitoring.

Vexatious, unfounded or excessive subject access requests – how to spot them and what to do

Under the Law, employees are considered data subjects, employers are data controllers

Australian senate passes hydrogen production tax incentive

The report said that the bill “is a critical initiative to ensure Australian industry and workers benefit from the industrial transition

Ruling approving construction claim amendments provides lessons for businesses

Companies must ensure thorough due diligence in their operations and transactions to avoid any grounds for allegations of fraud.

Jersey structures for tokenisation of real world assets

The experience was mixed, with some high-profile failures denting market (and regulator) confidence in tokenisation generally.

Compliance with Bermuda’s Privacy Laws by Fund Entities

Many Funds have asked if, and to what extent, Bermuda’s privacy laws will apply to them.

Commercial leasing: businesses setting up in Saudi Arabia must be aware of key rules

Another difference is that foreign ownership and leasing rights in Saudi Arabia are generally subject to certain restrictions and requirements.

Pension schemes should adapt to Ombudsman’s operational changes

There are important factors to consider here.

Planning for the Regulation and Enforcement of Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Advanced Technologies In 2025

Organizations that succeed will be those with proactive and forward-thinking legal departments, aligning with their technological and marketing advancements.

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