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Aspiring solicitors encouraged to apply to our Guernsey SQE Trainee Programme

The fixed-term programme will begin in September 2026 in our Guernsey office.

New CSP Regulatory Framework – Raising the Bar on AML Compliance

These new laws mark a significant step in Singapore’s ongoing efforts to enhance its AML/CFT regime

UK workers fear retirement shortfall and seek government action

Respondents were also asked about different elements of pensions provision.

Narrow Approach To Setting Aside Ex Parte Orders For The Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Awards

The Court of Appeal’s approach demonstrates a judicial philosophy firmly oriented towards practical just outcomes rather than procedural perfectionism.

Anti-takeover protections employed by listed Cayman Islands companies

The flexibility of the articles of a Cayman Islands company, and the Cayman Islands Companies Act itself, provide the framework within which to implement a wide range of anti-takeover devices

International estate planning for art collectors – a Singapore perspective

In contrast to physical artworks, where ownership is typically proven through provenance records and contracts, the digital art world has embraced technology to establish alternative models of ownership

Central Bank Maps Modern Path for Private Funds in Ireland

The restrictive requirements on QIAIFs investing through subsidiary vehicles will be removed

CIETAC issues AI guidelines in APAC first

CIETAC’s guidelines mark the latest efforts by international arbitral institutions to offer guidance and risk mitigation measures for AI use in their proceedings.

FCA: AI providers could face UK financial services regulation

The CTP regime formally came into effect in UK law on 1 January 2025 but has not yet been implemented in practice.

Serie A's new collective bargaining agreement: what football clubs and players need to know

The new CBA strengthens the framework on contractual breaches, without, however, revolutionising it.

EU law and sports arbitration: lessons from the CJEU’s Seraing ruling

The CJEU also held that it not strictly necessary for a direct legal remedy to be available within the EU.

Dentons launches 'PASSport' UKVI sponsor licence compliance tool

This requirement applies to all employers who sponsor local employees or international transfers, who require immigration permission, to work for the UK business.

Construction arbitration in the Philippines

CIAC arbitration is generally accessible to international practitioners, with familiar procedural rights,

CIMA Launches One-Time Amnesty Scheme for Non-Compliant Directors

Eligible directors should have already been contacted by CIMA via their registered email address

Final push for renters' rights law before party conference season

Another outstanding issue concerns landlord rights of possession in respect of private sector student lets.

Revamping the Carried Interest Regime in Luxembourg

The Bill is moving through the legislative process

CIMA announces amnesty for directors who have not met administrative requirements

CIMA's amnesty is only available to registered directors of fewer than 20 covered entities who have more than two years of unpaid annual fees and penalties.

Guernsey Financial Services Commission updates its guidance notes for private trust companies

The latest guidance issued by the Commission on 3 September 2025 (the "Guidance"), which is an evolution of and not a marked departure from earlier guidance, applies equally to PTCs and to PTFs.

Money laundering in the UK undergoes first national risk assessment for five years

How have money-laundering risks for financial services and property evolved since 2020?

Send in the Troops? Proportionality, notice and the appointment of joint provisional liquidators in the Cayman Islands

The case law on the appointment of JPLs is relatively well-settled.

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