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Digital identity services in Bermuda

Under the supervision of an Office for Digital Identities and Attributes, the UK DIATF defines the rules, standards and governance oversight for all DISPs.

Shaping the future: 2024 trust law developments across Ogier's offshore jurisdictions

In Guernsey, significant strides have been made through regulatory changes

Corporate sustainability reporting requirement concerns remain for Irish businesses

The minister for enterprise, trade and employment enacted the EU (Corporate Sustainability Reporting) Regulations 2024 on that date.

Guernsey funds legal and regulatory update December 2024

The implementation date for the amended Code is 3 February 2025 with a transition period of two years for companies that will cease to be subject to the Code as a result of these changes to allow these companies to put in place alternative arrangements.

New Irish Companies Act enhances CEA enforcement powers

The Act also provides for the CEA to have greater visibility of records of illegal conduct by company officers.

'Great News' for Businesses? Judge Halts Transparency Mandate

The law is clearly constitutional and Congress was well within its powers to pass the law to defend America and protect our financial borders.

Mutual funds in the Cayman Islands

This category of regulation is applicable to retail mutual funds.

A Guide to Jersey Partnerships

The Limited Partnerships (Jersey) Law 1994 (as amended) (the "1994 Law") provides the statutory basis for LPs.

Guernsey's approach to digital assets: legal framework, regulatory landscape, and emerging challenges

Guernsey's approach to digital assets reflects a practical application of existing legal principles

GFSC clarifies rules around surrender of Guernsey Collective Investment Scheme authorisation

The updated guidance amends the previous update from 12 months ago

Overhaul of Australia’s merger clearance laws: what it means for businesses

Australia’s current merger clearance laws do not mandate parties to an acquisition that may substantially lessen competition

TISE launches Specialist Companies Equity Listing Rules

The new Specialist Companies Equity Rules include a streamlined listing application process and simplified disclosure requirements

Licensing considerations for UK hospitality at Christmas

The position is different in this regard across the UK.

Changes to payment practices and performance reporting for large businesses

The rules have been amended recently.

New law to enable Smithfield and Billingsgate repurposing proposed

The sites where Smithfield and Billingsgate markets are operated are run by the City of London Corporation

The UK's Online Safety Act – where are we a year on?

On 19 March 2024, practitioners witnessed the first conviction for cyberflashing under the act.

Department of Finance public consultation on exercise of AIFMD II national discretions

AIFMD II entered into force on 15 April 2024 and will need to be transposed by EU member states into their national law by 16 April 2026, at the latest.

Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin proposed combination to form a global M&A powerhouse

Kramer Levin adds 102 partners and 330 lawyers in total, with offices in New York, Washington D.C. and Silicon Valley.

Cayman Islands Exempted Limited Partnerships – when can limited partners bring claims on behalf of the partnership?

The Privy Council set out 11 principles relating to the right of LPs to bring a claim on behalf of the ELP.

Investment funds in the Cayman Islands

This guide will refer accordingly to 'mutual funds' and 'private funds' and give a general overview of both.

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