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Cayman Companies Act Moves Forward

The version of the Bill that was passed is significantly different from the version that was circulated for consultation.

Greenberg Traurig Supported Axpo Polska in connection with a Power Purchase Agreement with DIF Capital Partners

The Greenberg Traurig team was led by Konrad Kosicki, Partner and Head of the Energy and Natural Resources Practice.

Entering the English market – four key considerations for new retail entrants

The Local Authority has a number of methods at its disposal for enforcing planning control

Government of Bermuda to Introduce Corporate Income Tax

The CIT Regime applies to Bermuda tax resident entities and Bermuda permanent establishments that are part of Multinational Enterprise Groups

Imminent amendments to Cyprus Companies Law for the implementation of the EU Mobility Directive

Employees must, under the Mobility Directive, be provided with adequate information and are offered consultation rights in respect of the proposed reorganisation.

Irish Supreme Court ruling provides clarity over assignment of interest in litigation

In a significant development, the Supreme Court ruled that a director may be substituted to pursue litigation proceedings in place of a company, if that company assigns its interest in the dispute to them.

Annual Returns – Preparation for Upcoming Deadlines

The first step will be a short call with our accounting team to understand the assets, liabilities, income, expenses and activities of your BVI company.

FMJ proposes German arbitration law reform

The draft aims to make arbitration law, especially with regard to commercial arbitration, up-to-date, to increase its efficiency and to strengthen Germany as an internationally attractive arbitration location.

Apple’s €1.8bn penalty highlights ongoing EU antitrust focus in digital sector

The rules of the DMA becoming applicable to gatekeepers must be seen in a broader trend of increased scrutiny on tech platforms

Southeast Asia-focused investment finance facility to increase opportunities for Australian companies

The new facility was one of a number of initiatives announced at the summit

Hong Kong SFC Fines Fund Managers for Internal Control Failures and Other Breaches

PICC Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited. On 5 February 2024

UK Budget and the end of the non-dom regime as we know it

Under the current rules, trusts settled by non-UK domiciled (and non-deemed domiciled) individuals are capable of benefitting from 'protected' trust status.

Investment Association: UK should be competitive on senior pay

The letter sets out views on issues the IA expects to be important to members during the AGM season.

SEC Adopts Major But Scaled-Back Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements

Final rules drop Scope 3 disclosure requirements, exempt smaller companies from Scope 1 & 2 disclosure, relax assurance requirements

Why Guernsey and Jersey for private equity?

Entities can be structured in whatever way works best for the transaction.

Company immigration to, and emigration away from, Jersey

The reasons companies consider migration include seeking out more appropriate tax regimes

How pension trustees can ensure their climate scenario analysis is robust

Trustees must conduct scenario analysis in the first year they are subject to the reporting regulations, and then every three years thereafter.

Dentons Europe LLP submits 2023 Communication on Progress to the UN Global Compact

In addition to summarizing the Firm’s internal implementation efforts, the Communication on Progress also outlines how Dentons promotes the UN’s Ten Principles and sustainable development goals

Central Bank Fintech Supervisory Priorities 2024

In the Annual Report, the Central Bank identified six key areas of supervisory focus for 2024 which Fintech firms should be aware of.

Guernsey funds legal and regulatory update March 2024

The Commission will also be prepared to consider requests once a CIS has entered into liquidation

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