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Bermuda Regulatory Update – Economic Substance Amendment Act 2026

There are no immediate changes to the content of economic substance declarations or the processes for the filing of such economic substance declarations.

Hybrid general meetings and electronic voting: what HKEX-listed issuers need to do before their first AGM after 1 July 2025

Just as importantly, shareholders’ rights must be maintained in any meeting attended virtually, including the ability to speak and vote.

A guide to foreign ownership of property in the Cayman Islands

Foreign individuals and companies considering owning property in the Cayman Islands should be aware of the rules.

Clarifying the protector's role: key takeaways from the Privy Council's 2026 judgment

Clients should, therefore, ensure their protector provisions are clear, appropriately drafted and that, more generally, protectors are well-placed (in terms of ability and experience) to meet these wider obligations.

The use of Bermuda purpose trusts in enforcements and corporate/debt restructurings

The rule against perpetuities does not apply in Bermuda so purpose trusts can have an unlimited duration.

Welcome new discovery tools introduced by Grand Court of the Cayman Islands

The new Rule 7A is designed to promote a more transparent "cards on the table" approach to Discovery in Grand Court proceedings.

DFSA proposes new operational resilience regime for DIFC firms

The DFSA expects businesses to be “be well advanced in their preparations” to comply with the new the new regime within 12 months of it coming into effect

Implications of the proposed EU Digital Fairness Act for Irish businesses

The CMA is also the UK’s primary competition authority and has sole responsibility for enforcing the country’s new digital markets competition rules

Dentons advises City Beach founders in further win as High Court refuses Tax Commissioner's appeal

The decision provides further clarity on the application of Australia’s anti-avoidance provisions to private group restructures and the treatment of capital returns used to address Division 7A loans.

CJEU confirms position on cross-border insolvency clawback claims

The CJEU’s judgment, which was handed down on 19 March, clarified that article 16 does not allow a shareholder who has received repayments on a loan

Withers successfully represents Mexico before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

Withers worked closely with Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to resolve the dispute and achieve a favorable outcome for Mexico.

Director disqualification in Jersey: An increasingly material governance risk

The Jersey regime is designed not only to address serious misconduct but to promote disciplined, and responsible management at all stages of a company’s lifecycle

Singapore: A Leading Hub for International Arbitration (International Arbitration Laws and Regulations 2026)

The courts take a supervisory but non-intrusive role, applying the principle of minimal curial intervention and showing strong deference to arbitral outcomes.

UK and EU SPC law remains aligned after latest ruling

The CJEU’s decision in the Medeva case was made in the context of multi-valent vaccine products.

Dentons Canada and IGNITE Atlantic partner to support entrepreneurs across rural Nova Scotia

The partnership also includes collaborative events, networking opportunities, and shared visibility initiatives that will connect Dentons professionals with entrepreneurs and innovators across the IGNITE network.

Jersey Mutual Insurance Society (Transfer) (Jersey) Law 2026 now in force

The Law enables the transfer of the entire business of Jersey Mutual to Jersey Mutual Insurance Society Limited

PFAS ban ‘would raise challenges for industry’

Products or materials benefiting from a derogation from a general ban would still face strict controls, according to the proposals put forward by the two committees.

CMA increases consumer law compliance scrutiny

The CMA said it will undertake some initial information and evidence gathering between now and the autumn before providing an update on the case

Take privates of listed groups with a Guernsey captive insurer – key points

This sustained success has translated into a steady flow of instructions for us of transactions involving Guernsey insurance structures, particularly captive insurers.

Accessing beneficial ownership information in the BVI: the new "legitimate interest" regime

The purpose of this legislative update is to ensure the BVI remains a leading and compliant jurisdiction, while also protecting privacy of individuals.

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