09/22/2021
Revised Work Safely Protocol For Employers And Workers In Ireland
Continuing our Recovery and Reconnecting' guidance roadmap.
Offshore and IFC
09/21/2021
Eyes up from the dashboard – is your regulated business future-proofed?
The Global and EU regulatory engine is running with a reset of Global Business Taxation, new terms of reference for the EU Code of Conduct Group, new proposals for blacklisting criteria, AMLD6 and an AIFMD Review, all in train.
09/21/2021
Maritime briefing: the advantages of choosing the Cayman Islands as the Flag State
Compared to all flags globally, those on the white list have been assessed to be quality flags that adhere to high regulatory standards and exercise effective oversight of their fleets.
09/21/2021
No trusts substratum rule in Jersey
Rather, the relevant rule is simply that any such power must be exercised in accordance with its express or implied terms, ie for a proper purpose.
09/21/2021
Why investing in business support services is the key to resilience for modern law firms
Law firms that are slow to embrace this approach to developing and nurturing fee-earners and non-fee earners alike risk not only their short-term survival, as demonstrated by the pandemic, but also their long-term resilience and growth.
09/20/2021
Critical Considerations for Minority Investors
Minority shareholder rights under a company’s constitution are typically limited, so a shareholders agreement incorporating express contractual rights above and beyond those afforded by Irish statute should be executed.
09/20/2021
Cayman Islands Private Funds – Filing Extension for FAR Form and Related Fund Entity Form
For private funds with a financial year-end of 30 April 2021 and later, the filings must be completed within 6 months
09/20/2021
Cryptocurrencies in Liquidation: Perspectives from Cayman and the BVI
As of the first week of May 2021 the combined value of all crypto coins stood at an incredible US$2.43 trillion.
09/20/2021
Harneys lends a helping hand
In September 2020, the firm’s annual free BVI Wills drive resulted in over 40 free simple Wills being drawn up for members of the community ages 60 and up.
09/16/2021
Is it time to liquidate your Cayman Islands entity?
CIMA registered funds should allow additional time in order to meet their deregistration obligations.
09/16/2021
Data protection for investment funds domiciled in the British Virgin Islands
Provide investors with a privacy notice
09/16/2021
Dentons advises on the Isle of Man's first sustainability bond issue
This is the first sustainability bond issue by the Isle of Man and is an exceptionally rare debt issue from one of the UK's crown dependencies.
09/15/2021
Common sense in common law recognition
The panellists discussed recent developments in the law regarding the appointment of ‘light-touch’ provisional liquidators (PLs) in Offshore jurisdictions to facilitate restructurings, and the recognition and assistance to such appointees comm
09/15/2021
Harneys wins Offshore Law Firm of the Year
The awards pay tribute to the outstanding performance of private practitioners and in-house teams in the region.
09/14/2021
New filing and deadline for Cayman Islands private funds
For all private funds with a financial year end up to 31 March 2021 the date for filing the FAR form has been extended to 31 October 2021.
09/14/2021
Cayman Island Update: Far Form - Related Fund Enity Form Released
The RFE Form requires a private fund to identify and report on RFEs that are parallel funds, co-investment or alternative investment vehicles.
09/14/2021
Cayman Islands – insolvency and segregated portfolios – Grand Court gives new guidance
The Cayman Islands segregated portfolio company (SPC) provides asset and liability ring-fenced, separate, segregated portfolios.
09/13/2021
Mourant Trainee winner at Jersey Finance Rising Stars Awards
The Rising Stars Awards recognise and reward the achievements and successes of young talent within the Jersey finance industry.
09/10/2021
CIGA, Brexit and the recognition of Part 26A Restructuring Plans in Guernsey and Jersey
This Walkers’ briefing addresses issues that may be relevant to the recognition of foreign insolvency officeholders
09/09/2021
Grand Court asked to choose one liquidator over another
The authors of this Blog take the view that arguments as to the identity of a proposed liquidator are generally invidious, and should therefore be avoided, save in exceptional circumstances, by offshore litigators.