03/15/2022
What documents and records must a BVI company keep?
It assumes that the company is a company limited by shares, has registered shares and is not a regulated person.
Offshore and IFC
03/14/2022
Ogier represents Provident Acquisition in US$1.02 billion business combination with Perfect
The transaction, which will result in Perfect becoming a public company, is expected to deliver up to US$335 million of gross proceeds to the combined company
03/14/2022
Key Trends in Cayman and the BVI for Investment Funds, M&A, and Finance Transactions in 2022
Tax neutrality, the absence of exchange controls and the ability to close transactions electronically, among other things, have continued to drive the popularity of the BVI and the Cayman Islands as jurisdictions of choice in these types of transactions.
03/14/2022
The application of Bermuda stamp duty to trust structures
Such taxes include stamp duty (including on affidavits of value in respect of "Bermuda property" forming part of the value of a person's deceased estate), payroll tax, land tax and customs duty.
03/11/2022
Power Women’s Breakfast features First Female Silk
In introducing the keynote speaker, Partner, Christel Sands-Feaste highlighted Maynard-Gibson’s stellar professional career, expertise in governance and transformational projects and advocacy initiatives for the rights of woman and children.
03/10/2022
Appleby advises Endurance Acquisition Corp.
The business combination will result in SatixFy becoming a publicly listed company and is expected to give the combined company a pro forma implied equity value of around $813 million.
03/10/2022
Jersey insolvency: a new beginning for creditors
This is an important development for the insolvency legislation of Jersey, bolstering the jurisdiction's position as a leading international finance centre.
03/10/2022
Conyers advises IHS Markit
Directors Niel Jones and Edward Rance of Conyers Bermuda worked on the matter, supported by associates Karoline Tauschke and Jacari Brimmer-Landy.
03/09/2022
Guernsey capacity law to bring in lasting powers of attorney is set for 1 of April 2022
The introduction of LPAs will give islanders an effective solution to plan for their future in advance, as LPAs are very flexible.
03/08/2022
Ogier Statement on Russia/Ukraine conflict
Against this backdrop, we realise that it's important for Ogier to share with our people, our local communities, and the international community what we are doing in response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
03/08/2022
Hatstone launches regulatory practice
The new business, founded and led by Hatstone Group Partner Michael Shenkin, provides risk, governance and compliance assistance to regulated financial services businesses around the world.
03/08/2022
Maples Group Announces Partners and Of Counsel Promotions in Europe
The appointments are effective immediately and form part of the law firm's annual global promotions.
03/07/2022
Conyers advises on US$575 million acquisition of Finaro
Partner Anton Goldstein and Counsels Nicholas Kuria and Rachael Pape of Conyers’ BVI office advised on the transaction, working alongside Herzog, Fog & Neeman.
03/04/2022
Key Trends for 2022 – Structured Finance
There are positive signs across our jurisdictions, including promising ABS deals
03/04/2022
Diversity and inclusion hot topics for Chamber lunch
It will focus on the local business landscape and the most pressing business imperatives.
03/02/2022
Restoration of a British Virgin Islands Company: do you qualify as an Interested Person?
On occasion, there is a subsequent need to have a dissolved company restored to the Register.
03/02/2022
Russian Sanctions Update in Light of the Events in Ukraine
As events unfold apace in Ukraine we have seen the UK, Europe and a number of other nations, take action against Russia in the form of sanctions
03/02/2022
Jersey's creditor-friendly reforms now in force
In order to assist a creditor to show a debtor's insolvency, the reforms include a template statutory demand.
03/01/2022
Russia/Ukraine: Cayman Islands and BVI Sanctions Update
Sanctions Orders apply to any person or body incorporated or instituted in the jurisdiction
03/01/2022
Guernsey legal and regulatory update February 2022
More than half of the incidents reported (15) over November and December 2021 were as a result of personal data being sent to the wrong person