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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.

UK care providers urged to review hiring practices

An 8.3% vacancy rate in the sector has been reported by Skills for Care, which is three times the average across all sectors of the economy.

The future of consumer credit in Jersey

This article will be of relevance to any person in Jersey engaging in lending or activities related to lending, such as credit broking or debt adjusting.

Ireland's private funds landscape: A new era of growth and opportunity

This explosive growth reflects a global shift in investor appetite, driven by the pursuit of higher returns and the increasing accessibility of private markets through innovations like semi-liquid funds.

UK Immigration White Paper (May 2025): What changes await?

The White Paper proposes the most significant wholesale shift in UK immigration policy since 2012

Comprehensive support: From OLAF investigations and dawn raids to enforcement

Ogier can navigate clients through the intricacies of OLAF procedures, providing precise support for investigations, dawn raids and enforcement.

New PIF rules - the latest innovation in Guernsey funds regulation

The 2025 Rules bring greater flexibility and simplification to Guernsey's fund regulations

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