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Economic Substance Returns: Deadlines and Regulations

Getting an early start to annual Cayman Islands economic substance regime filing allows ample time to prepare paperwork and confirm compliance with advisors.

Change is coming: What do the proposed changes to the UK's non-dom regime mean for you?

The tax, regulatory and immigration process (in the form of a Golden Visa) are just a few of the contributors making the UAE a favourable environment to operate from, as well as the location and warmer climate.

Jersey Funds Law Series: Jersey Managers and Funds Marketing into Europe and the UK

A Jersey domiciled AIFM will either require a licence or if it is sub-threshold, an approval from the JFSC under Jersey law.

Collas Crill Corporate Services Limited launches independent directorship services in the Cayman Islands

Independent directors can add value to boards

Eversheds Sutherland advises on three major solar PV IPP projects with a capacity of 5.5GW in Saudi Arabia

The Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) were signed by a consortium comprising of ACWA Power, PIF subsidiary Badeel and Saudi Aramco Power Company.

EU legitimate interests ruling could hurt AI development, warns expert

In this respect, the CJEU said that a relevant factor will be whether data subjects can be said to reasonably expect such processing.

Number of incident reports made to UK Charity regulator fell by 17% since last year

In a drop of over 100, the OSCR received 527 incident reports this year, compared to 638 in the last.

Asia-Pacific employers could see non-compete clauses curbed

Restrictive covenants - also known as ‘restraint of trade’ clauses – are widely used throughout the region but employers in certain markets

BVI Financial Services Commission expands list of "relevant foreign countries" under Part XIX of the Insolvency Act 2003

Part XIX gives foreign representatives from "relevant foreign countries" an express right to apply to the BVI courts for assistance through BVI court orders.

Irish Budget 2025 Implications for International and Irish Business

The Bill is expected to be enacted within a short timeframe.

Jersey Company Law Series: Reduction of capital without Court approval

Within 15 days of the special resolution being passed, the company must file with the registrar of companies

Crypto assets are not considered as eligible for Gift Aid

It is now clear that crypto assets will not be eligible for Gift Aid as HMRC do not consider them to be currency or money.

Charity and company registrars will consider temporarily removing information from public register

The Commission will, as quickly as possible, grant a temporary dispensation for most likely 14 days.

CJEU Aldi price comparison ruling sets ’30-day rule’

The German court sought a preliminary ruling from the CJEU on whether this practice complied with EU law.

What Are the Duties of the Anti-Money Laundering Officers of a Cayman Fund?

The Regulations specifically impose on any designated AMLCO the broad duty to ensure that measures set out in the Regulations are adopted by the Fund.

OFSI shows willingness to impose strict liability Russia sanctions penalty

These services continued in respect of the property after the person was designated.

A&O Shearman achieves Mansfield Certification Plus status in the UK and the U.S.

This prestigious recognition underscores the firm's unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within the legal profession.

FCA proposes to extend data collection in UK consumer credit market

The FCA’s proposals build on the Product Sales Data Reporting rules confirmed earlier this year.

Preparing for a Cayman Islands Monetary Authority Inspection

CIMA’s inspections are conducted on a proportionate basis according to the nature, scale and complexity of the FSP’s activities.

New English court rules will encourage settlement of litigation

This may drive increased interest in different and hybrid forms of ADR, and in using mediation more flexibly, creatively and cost-effectively.

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