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The strict parameters to securing eviction orders in South Africa

Recent legal cases and interpretations shed light on the complexities within this legal framework

California employment law developments and trends

New sick leave provisions of up to 5 days

The UK's Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023: A guide to what you need to know

Due to the number of changes, the provisions of ECCTA are coming into force in stages.

CBI updates Individual Accountability Framework for Irish financial firms

The CBI has removed the additional obligation for firms to report instances where formal disciplinary action has been taken

FCA reminds firms to be proactive in Consumer Duty implementation

The FCA expects firms to use their remaining time to address gaps in data

Appleby provides Regional overview on fintech Laws and Regulations in 2024

Published as part of The Legal500 Fintech series, the aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of fintech law across a variety of jurisdictions.

Part 2 – Conyers Successfully Applies For Receivership Order Against Cayman Islands Segregated Portfolio Fund Within 3 Months

When Conyers was engaged by the Petitioner, there were multiple investors in the Fund who had submitted requests for the redemption of their shares and had not been repaid.

Ogier advises Burford Capital on US$275 million private offering

Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law.

Collas Crill Compliance opens Jersey branch

Following four years of continued growth in Guernsey and Jersey, Collas Crill Compliance now offers a physical presence on both islands

Cayman toolkit for foreign arbitration

The purpose was to prevent the defendant from enforcing a security they granted over a certain number of its shares (charges) pending the determination of two arbitrations

Irish law provides for enforcement of EU Digital Services Act

The Irish DSA facilitates the enforcement of the EU DSA

Saudi Arabia’s Civil Code: exceptional unforeseen circumstances and reallocation of risk in construction contracts

In an era marked by global shocks and unforeseen events, exposure to situations that defy traditional risk assessment remain a significant risk for construction industry participants.

ICSID statistics reveal significant arbitration caseload increase

Early 2024 has also seen new cases involving Poland, Colombia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine, according to ICSID records.

Solas Capital and Linklaters form a leading partnership in structuring green debt investments

The complexity of structuring green investments demands both operational excellence and seamless delivery of legal and financial advice.

British Virgin Islands Regulatory Obligations and Filing Deadlines 2024

Licensees should submit their compliance report through their appointed authorised representative, Maples Authorised Representative Services (BVI) Limited.

Employment law penalties: hindering competition or promoting good governance?

Most of these may be essential in a modern economy if there is to be a fair balance of rights and obligations of employers and employees.

Latham & Watkins Granted Regional Headquarters License by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia

License marks the latest step in the development of firm’s market-leading capabilities in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Region.

BCLP Launches Generative AI Lease Reporting Tool Powered By Orbital Witness

BCLP and Orbital Witness established a design partnership at the end of 2023

Collectors, galleries and museums take note: new UK National Crime Agency Amber Alert

It has been an attractive proposition given the portability of art and risks of dissipation

Litigation Team Provides Insight into California’s New ESG Laws

The bills include: the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (“SB 253”), the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (“SB 261”), and the Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures Act (“AB 1305”).

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