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Soprim Construction SARL v The Republic of Djibouti & others [2026] EWHC 1850 (Comm) - how a state's grip on a container terminal ended in a London charging order

Djibouti occupies a strategic position at the entrance to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, astride one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

Glasgow 2026 and EBU underscore need for respectful women’s athletics coverage

The recommendations, relevant to sports fans, clubs, teams, athletes and coaches, have been published amid the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Close-out netting and set-off for segregated cell insurers: Bermuda vs Cayman analysis

The real question is not simply whether the master agreement contains netting language.

How Irish businesses can prepare for the RESS 6 energy auction this autumn

The ESI score is designed to reward projects that contribute to system flexibility

UK Online Safety Act impact examined by law makers

To open the inquiry, the committee has posed a series of questions to stakeholders, seeking their written response.

CIMA Finalises New Rules on AML / CFT / CPF Compliance and Financial Sanctions in the Cayman Islands

Both Rules take effect on 18 September 2026

Linklaters and Webber Wentzel to conclude alliance in November

The two firms share a deep history and understanding of the African market

DLA Piper expands Government Affairs platform with new Congressional Investigations practice

The practice is led by Partner Brandon Rios and Of Counsel Jake Greenberg

Court gives guidance on EU Digital Markets Act ‘gatekeeper’ designations

The judgments also sit within a broader period of intense DMA activity.

Global forces reshaping modern succession and wealth transfer

This in turn is greatly increasing the demands on advisors and wealth owners to plan effectively for the transfer of assets across generations in this changing environment.

Cayman Islands Exempted Companies

Before proceeding with the incorporation of a company in Cayman, persons are advised to consult their tax, legal and other professional advisers in their respective jurisdictions.

Financial crime and operational resilience in ADGM regulator’s sights

Chowdhry and White said firms operating in the ADGM should expect increasingly sophisticated supervisory engagement

How Jersey’s new administration regime will affect cross-border restructuring

Up until these changes, where rescue like outcomes were required, practitioners sometimes had to rely on indirect routes

Financial crime the focus of FCA enforcement

One of the tools the FCA can use to understand whether firms are meeting their compliance obligations is to trigger a ‘skilled person review’

HM Treasury Proposes Major Overhaul of UK Payments Regulation

The PSRs and EMRs currently contain extensive and detailed requirements covering authorisation, conduct, prudential resources, safeguarding, liability and consumer protection.

CRD VI in Ireland: new third-country branch requirements explained

Under the Irish Transposing Regulations, an entity established outside the EU (including the US, the UK and other non-EEA countries) may now be required to establish a branch in Ireland

DFSA proposes sweeping overhaul of DIFC funds regime

The proposals are relevant to fund managers, asset managers, fund administrators, custodians, investors and professional advisers operating in or considering establishing investment fund structures in the DIFC.

Revised ERA 2025 confirms that 'fire and rehire' restrictions are likely to take effect on 1 January 2027

These new measures represent a very significant and intentional intervention in employers' ability to run their businesses.

The UK Government responds to consultation on trade union access rights

Between 8 April and 20 May 2026, the Government consulted on a new draft statutory code of practice

Cayman Islands new AML Rule and new Sanctions Rule

Walkers can assist with compliance, including delivering training programmes and documenting training plans and records in accordance with the AML Rule.

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