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BVI Costs: Further Guidance from the Court of Appeal

Our Update of June 2020 discusses comments on relevant case law

Ogier advises Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corp SPAC merger

"We were delighted to work alongside the team at Ropes & Gray LLP and we can't wait to see what the combined group does next."

SPACs and traditional IPOs: An offshore perspective

Offshore jurisdictions have long been a popular choice for listing vehicles and feature prominently on over 20 exchanges worldwide.

Bedell Cristin advises Augusta Ventures

The oversubscribed fundraising was supported by Beach Point Capital Management

Harneys advises on the acquisition of Grail Insights

As BVI counsel acting for Symphony, Harneys acted for the buyer on the BVI corporate elements of the acquisition and on its financing arrangements

Enforcement against Jersey structures – some recent developments

The interests of a discretionary beneficiary are not by their nature transmissible.

Walkers' Jersey and Guernsey Teams Combine on Corporate Restructuring for Real Estate Holding Structures

The Walkers Banking and Finance team included group partners Jon Le Rossignol and Kim Paiva, senior counsel Julia Keppe and associates Alice Wight and Pascalle Palmer.

Meet Ogier in Jersey's Diversity and Inclusion Leaders

Being denied the opportunity to do something because of your gender, ethnicity, sexuality or disability is a very isolating experience.

Snapshot: enforcement against personal property in Guernsey – arrêts and désastre

The arrest is usually carried out by way of an inventory and the debtor's undertaking not to dispose of the assets listed.

GUERNSEY: Update on sanctions following Brexit

Guernsey shifted from following the EU’s framework to the UK in this area, which has led to additional changes and simplification to the local regulations.

Mourant advises on significant redomiciliation Scheme of Arrangement

Prior to the Scheme, the shares of EMC were listed solely on the TSX. The new listing will reportedly see Endeavour become the largest pure gold producer on the premium segment of the LSE.

Brexit - Guernsey and Jersey employers and the EU Settlement Scheme

The Scheme provides a mechanism for such persons to apply for settled status.

Collas Crill Explains… Payment of Dividends and Distributions by a Guernsey Company

The 'maintenance of capital' rule is significantly relaxed in Guernsey, allowing for dividends and distributions to be paid from a far wider range of sources.

Guernsey Financial Services Commission Amends Finance Sector Code of Corporate Governance to Consider Climate Change

The updated Code asks boards to consider the impact of climate change on their strategy and risk profile and, where appropriate, make climate change related disclosures.

Guernsey Cyber Security Rules and Guidance

The accompanying guidance (the Guidance) provides the boards of Licensees (the Board) with examples of how a Licensee may satisfy the requirements laid out in the Cyber Security Rules.

Regulator unveils updated Code of Corporate Governance at Sustainable Finance Week

Panelists discussed the positive impact of international collaborative bodies

CIMA issues important reminder to operators of Cayman Funds: The Appointment, Duties and Responsibilities of Anti-Money Laundering Officers

Licensees and Registrants are further required to ensure that appropriate appointments and the discharge of the day to day functions of these AML Officers are made or occur in accordance with Regulations 3, 4, 33 and 34 of the AMLRs.

Offshore and IFC