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Supporting Alinma Bank's US$500m AT1 certificate issuance

The transaction involved a US$500m perpetual non-call 5.5-year AT1 sukuk, with a fixed resettable coupon of 6.625%

Mozambique signs new law requiring state ownership in mines

Mozambique has introduced new laws requiring at least a 15% state ownership stake in all mining ventures, which will be conducted through a new National Mining Company.

Employee incentives: optimizing structures for changes in UK employment law

Employers with employees in the UK should consider now what steps they can take to mitigate the possibility of claims or improve the chances of settling them.

GDPR and anti-doping in Ireland: the legal risks of naming offenders

These provisions aim to deter future violations and promote integrity through transparency.

Cyber Security (Jersey) Law

The Law applies to entities designated as OES.

CJEU raises questions over retaining investigation data in HR reports

It comes after the CJEU was asked to rule on whether the retention of arrest information relating to a police officer constituted a breach of GDPR rules, after the officer had been denied promotions because the information was kept in his personnel file.

Student sponsor compliance update

These changes form a significant shift in compliance monitoring of Student sponsors.

Family investment companies - The benefits and Jersey considerations

A FIC is highly customisable in nature and allows families to pool their financial assets into the company and make strategic investments

News Appleby Bermuda Advises on USD111M Buttonwood Re Ltd. Catastrophe Bond Issuance, Marking Mangrove’s ILS Market Debut

The transaction was led by Bermuda Managing Partner Brad Adderley

MEPs back tougher foreign direct investment rules for Europe

Paul Williams, investment screening expert with Pinsent Masons, said the revised rules were reflective of an increasing global trend.

President Trump Signs Executive Order on Advanced AI Innovation and Security

Companies that develop frontier AI models, provide cybersecurity services, or operate critical infrastructure will benefit from familiarizing themselves with the EO

Carbon credits could be a ‘net zero silver bullet’, but challenges remain

Carbon credits are often generated, transported and stored in different jurisdictions.

Changes to how directors must disclose interests

For trust businesses, the reduction in administrative burden will be welcome.

Streamlining Companies House ID Verification

In order to ensure an efficient process for future incorporations, we recommend keeping a few things in mind.

Flexibility curtailed but not lost as government consults on zero hours reforms

The government has indicated that it considers the Fair Work Agency (FWA) to be well placed

A new phase of growth for Walkers Professional Services with Walkers and Vitruvian Partners

The co-investment with Vitruvian Partners gives WPS the platform to grow meaningfully in the next stage of its development

Singapore IP holding structures: when form diverges from reality

Singapore offers a coherent and attractive framework for the development, holding and commercialisation of IP as part of their regional and global operations.

Changes to Control of Borrowing Order

On 13 April 2026, the Control of Borrowing (Jersey) Amendment Order 2026 (the Amendment Order) came into force, delivering a first round of targeted reforms.

Pre-approval and notification requirements for changes in ownership of Cayman entities

The documentary requirements differ between CIMA and the DCI, but certain expectations are common.

US Treasury Issues Additional Proposed Regulations Under Section 892 Providing Transitional Relief for Foreign Government Investors

This Legal Update should be read in conjunction with our Prior Alert, which provides a comprehensive discussion of the “Final Regulations ” (T.D. 10042) and the 2025 Proposed Regulations.

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