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Singaporean businesses should prepare for wage increases for foreign workers

The minimum qualifying monthly salary will be raised from S$5,600 (approx. US$4,431) up to S$6,000 for most sectors.

The UAE’s new civil code has banking and finance implications

When the new law takes effect, the ‘age of maturity’ in the UAE will be reduced – from 21 lunar years to 18 Gregorian years

The ongoing benefits of Guernsey QAHCs

There is a practical benefit if the Fund is managed or advised from the UK

Types and uses of Cayman Islands law trusts

There are generally no gift, estate, income or capital taxes in the Cayman Islands for individuals or companies.

Mayer Brown achieves “Elite” ranking across all 2026 Chambers Associate satisfaction categories

Chambers Associate recognized Mayer Brown as a top law firm for associate satisfaction in both New York and Chicago.

The Churchill effect: Compulsory ADR comes to the offshore jurisdictions

Walkers acted for the General Partner, ATP III GP Ltd.

US tariff uncertainty: the solutions open to businesses

There are winners and losers from the disapplication of the IEEPA tariffs.

Pensions Ombudsman highlights that final bonus rates are ‘inherently variable’

The decision (PDF 6 pages / 501 KB) determined that although delays caused by the scheme administrator amounted to maladministration, they did not lead to financial losses or injustice.

EU Pay Transparency Directive: implementation across EU member states

However, implementation has been slow across the EU, with most jurisdictions yet to publish draft legislation.

Clifford Chance advised the banks on the financing of POLSKIE PORTY LOTNICZE S.A.

The funds obtained under the term credit facility will be allocated in particular for the implementation of the investment plan of POLSKIE PORTY LOTNICZE S.A.,

US tariffs ruling creates immediate business uncertainty and casts doubt on recent US trade deals

The Trump administration has previously estimated that the imposition of tariffs would enable it to reduce the US’ national trade deficit by $4 trillion

Unlocking contractual freedom and dispute resolution in China’s GBA

Across the GBA, which comprises of nine cities in the Guangdong province in southern China and the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions (SAR), disputes are rarely ‘local’ in practice

The Data Use and Access Act 2025: A new 'right to complain'

Clear internal ownership will be essential.

Bermuda Monetary Authority 2026 Business Plan: Overview & Expertise – Banking

The BMA is the financial regulator in Bermuda responsible for the regulation and supervision of banks.

Navigating regulatory shifts across the Cayman Islands, DIFC and ADGM: what fund managers need to know

Hybrid structures between Cayman and the Middle East are becoming increasingly complementary

Singapore as a global hub for international dispute resolution

For multinational corporates, financial institutions, investors and states, Singapore offers a neutral, predictable and efficient forum for resolving high-value international disputes in Asia and beyond.

The Government consults on fire and rehire proposals under the Employment Rights Act 2025

Employers should note that the changes to the law on variation of contracts will not prevent them from relying on existing variation clauses in staff contracts

CIMA rules on segregation of assets for mutual funds and private funds

The operator(s) of a fund must establish, implement, and maintain, (or oversee the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of) strategies, policies, controls, and procedures

Directors duties in Guernsey

A director will be in breach of his duty to act in good faith only if it is shown that he did not honestly consider his action to be in the best interests of the company.

‘Complicating’ compulsory purchase reforms take effect in England

The new process allows for earlier vesting of unoccupied or derelict land, and land in unknown ownership.

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