05/24/2023
Irish misconduct dismissal ruling shows risk of failing to apply fair procedures
The High Court concluded that it would not be appropriate to make an order which would compel the employer to bring Buttimer back to work.
Government Regulation
05/24/2023
Germany introduces new Whistleblower Protection Act
Failure to set up a reporting office can only be punished with a fine six months after entry into force.
05/23/2023
Record GDPR fine and order issued over data transfers
This decision is flawed, unjustified and sets a dangerous precedent for the countless other companies transferring data between the EU and US.
05/23/2023
New Guidance for First-Time Buyers in Jersey - Who Qualifies?
In summary, a first-time buyer must have entitled residency status, must occupy the property as their principal place of residence and must not have owned residential property anywhere else in the world.
05/22/2023
The BVI Civil Procedure Rules Undergo Significant Amendment
The significance of the Amended CPR coming into force is that with effect from 31 July 2023
05/19/2023
UK reforms on retained EU law move towards final phase
The Retained EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill passed through the report stage in the House of Lords on Wednesday
05/19/2023
BVI Annual Return
The annual return takes the form of a simple unaudited balance sheet/statement of financial position and an income statement.
05/19/2023
Island Development Plan review
The IDP is valid for 10 years
05/18/2023
Cayman AEOI: What Investment Managers Need to Know about FATCA and CRS Reporting
The Maples Group has deep experience in providing up-to-the-minute legal advice and financial services solutions that support compliance with regulatory requirements under AEOI.
05/18/2023
Employment law issues in Channel Islands insolvencies
The risks are not abstract – procedural mistakes in the management of redundancy exercises can lead to liabilities not just for the company but also for the insolvency officeholders on a personal basis.
05/18/2023
CIMA Updates and Extends the Scope of Its Corporate Governance Guidance
As a leading global fund domicile, the Cayman Islands continues to enhance its regulatory regime
05/18/2023
Pacific Alliance Fintech Associations Launch Proposal on Open Finance Standards
The purpose is to make essential information on Open Finance available to regulatory bodies to establish a common standard in the countries and to develop a competitive, secure, innovative, homogeneous, and inclusive Fintech ecosystem.
05/18/2023
Vietnam needs US$135bn power generation investment in next decade
For coal-fired power plants, Vietnam will continue to implement only those projects which are already in the revised Power Master Plan VII and under construction until 2030.
05/18/2023
French SCPIs Investing in Irish Property
SCPIs, as non-Irish entities, may wish to consider whether their Irish tax treatment compares less favourably to a comparable Irish fund.
05/17/2023
Saudi Arabia modernises arbitration rules
The court will be comprised of 15 Saudi and international expert legal practitioners, retired judges, former leaders of arbitral institutions and academics.
05/17/2023
Allen & Overy Joins the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Global warming is a climate emergency, and all sectors, including the maritime industry, must take immediate collective action
05/16/2023
UK Supreme Court clarifies law on ‘continuing nuisance’
A continuing nuisance is a legal concept that may apply where an activity giving rise to a cause of action repeats on a regular basis.
05/15/2023
Privacy policies: considerations for cross-border companies
A single policy can be more straightforward and easier to understand.
05/15/2023
Dentons and Link Legal launch combination in India
Dentons becomes the first global law firm to combine with a law firm in India
05/15/2023
Business can benefit from changing UK approach to data protection exemptions
Under the REUL Bill, Article 23 and Articles 9 and 10 of the UK GDPR will no longer take precedence.