05/13/2025
Australian employers should start planning now for new gender equality target setting requirement
The new gender equality measure imposes another reporting requirement for employers
Government Regulation
05/13/2025
UK’s tightened immigration policies impact businesses and universities
The plans include a stiffening of English language requirements for foreign workers, students and others seeking to settle in the UK under a family visa.
05/12/2025
Comparison of Laws in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands Relating to Limited Partnerships
This publication touches on, but does not deal with, other types of partnerships that may be formed in any of the above jurisdictions.
05/12/2025
England’s Independent Football Regulator
The IFR’s main objective is to ensure the financial stability and sustainability of English football
05/12/2025
Continuing obligations for BVI private and professional funds
A BVI private or professional fund must at all times have a BVI registered agent and registered office.
05/12/2025
US-UK deal leaves some uncertainty for businesses
The document also refers to the parties’ continued discussions towards a “transformative technology partnership”.
05/12/2025
‘Significant’ changes to employment law in Northern Ireland move closer
Some of the changes which only require secondary legislation, such as the reduction of the threshold for trade union recognition, may be passed much quicker
05/09/2025
Dubai's DMCC debuts innovative SPV and holding company licences
These new offerings will provide businesses in Dubai with increased flexibility and cost-effective options for structuring investments and overseeing regional operations, without the necessity of a physical office space.
05/09/2025
Freezing orders in England and Wales
An application for a freezing order is most often made prior to court proceedings being issued.
05/09/2025
HMRC changes VAT grouping policy to crack down on tax avoidance in UK care industry
Welfare services have historically been exempt from VAT.
05/09/2025
Maples Group’s Third SFDR Impact Analysis Estimates 24% Growth in the Number of Sustainability Focused Funds
New analysis by the Maples Group reveals how the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”) continues to transform the European asset management landscape.
05/09/2025
Economic Substance Declaration Filings – May 2025
Where an entity made a provisional tax residency claim in its Declaration Form filed in 2024, we recommend the entity provides the Registrar with the final evidence once it is available
05/08/2025
Singapore Apex Court recognises BVI as the COMI of a BVI registered company – an examination of article 16(3) of the Model Law
The striking feature of this case was the sheer paucity of evidence on Fullerton’s commercial activities.
05/07/2025
Drafting commercial contracts: The basics and the principles
Commercial contracts can be built up in a logical order.
05/07/2025
UK government paves way for new cryptoassets regulatory regime
The government said in a policy paper that it will also publish separate statutory provisions for the market abuse and admissions and disclosures regimes in due course.
05/07/2025
Saudi Central Bank introduces new principles for internal auditing and compliance
The principles promote a systematic and disciplined approach to internal auditing, which will help companies identify and mitigate risks more effectively.
05/07/2025
General Atlantic Collaborates With UBS on Private Credit Opportunities
The collaboration combines UBS’ advisory and investment banking origination capabilities with General Atlantic’s extensive global network
05/02/2025
Walkers' Ireland lawyers author Chambers 2025 Global Practice Guide on Fintech
Regulatory partners Niall Esler and Shane Martin, of counsel James Doherty and associate Laura Whitson all contributed.
05/02/2025
Channel Islands Regulatory update: April 2025
This document notes that "authorities are already reflecting on the recommendations in the report and identifying any measures that need to be taken to address them.
05/02/2025
Decisions, decisions and how to get a good night’s sleep. SFO publishes new guidance for corporates
If the consequences of reporting are uncertain and prosecution still a potential outcome, weighing up whether or not to disclose suspected criminality remains a tough decision.