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Bankruptcy & Restructuring – To Enforce, or not to Enforce

Enforcement of securities through the use of these remedies does, however, leave the company with the equity of redemption.

Cayman Islands closed-ended funds

The most common form of entities used for Cayman closed-ended fund structures are exempted limited partnerships

Freezing injunctions in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Court must be convinced that it is just and convenient to grant the injunction.

Planning authorities and developers urged to take action following Court of Appeal ruling

The Court of Appeal ruled that the council had acted unlawfully when it granted planning permission for the development

The UK Employment Rights Bill – latest updates

There have been several more stages in the life of the Bill and considerable debate, but little sign of significant changes to the original proposals.

Cayman Islands Director Registration: What Companies Need to Know

Any new board appointees thus should submit any registration under the Act as soon as possible via CIMA’s dedicated webpage.

Guide to Cayman Islands mergers and consolidations

A ‘merger’ is where the assets, rights, obligations and liabilities of two or more companies are assumed by one of those entities

Dentons the first large law firm to achieve 0% gender pay gap

Dentons Australia Chair, Amber Warren, credits the Firm’s unwavering commitment to gender equity, and the effectiveness of its Gender 360 Strategy – Equity from Every Angle, to its progress.

Modernising Arbitration in The Bahamas: Key Changes in the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill, 2025

The Bill introduces a new section 49A allowing arbitral tribunals to appoint representatives or arbitration guardians for minors, unborn persons, or persons under a disability.

Luxembourg's upcoming deadlines for filing LNIN

Applicants who do not have an LNIN are required to provide details including last name, first names, date and place of birth, nationality, gender and private residence.

FCA proposals to simplify insurance rules ‘welcome step’ for businesses and consumers

The FCA is also proposing to bring the insurance product governance rules into line with the Consumer Duty requirement

An introduction to AEOI Compliance – BVI and Cayman Islands

Both the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are included in this process and are currently under review.

Regulator and money authority propose changes to public disclosure and IPO process for Singapore Exchange

Under MAS’ proposal, issuers who already have primary listings elsewhere can use the same prospectus with minimal changes.

Corporate real estate acquisition in Bermuda

Corporate real estate ownership is thus weighed against both social considerations and market demands for residential and commercial development.

Saudi Arabia consults on changes to labour law penalties

The proposed changes are in line with the 2025 KSA labour law amendments

Supreme Court negligence ruling opens door to historical defects claims

The Supreme Court further confirmed that BDW can bring a contribution claim against URS under the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 (CL(C)A)

Pensions Ombudsman highlights importance of thorough records of investigations

It is increasingly common for providers to have to analyse complex circumstances in relation to death benefit awards.

Legislative Update in The Bahamas | Trustee Act

Section 77 (1) of the Trustee Amendment Act represents a positive step forward for the Bahamian fiduciary services industry.

UK-EU trade deal addresses food, energy and defence

According to Kotsonis, the trade barriers introduced after Brexit have made trading with the EU – the UK’s largest trading partner – more complex

Psychosocial safety obligations on Australian employers continue to increase

The employees had made repeated statements about their feelings, including being upset and stressed throughout the investigation process.

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