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Estate Planning in the Cayman Islands

Trusts created pursuant to Part VIII of the Trusts Act (STAR Trusts) which enable the creation of trusts for the furtherance of purposes

‘Simplification’ drives EU policy agenda for 2026

New regulation is expected in relation to online consumer protection too.

Consultation on draft WA security of payment reform for government projects opens

The construction trust scheme will operate in the same way as the current project bank account system

UK seeks growth via AI ‘lab’ and regulatory bonfire

Examples of action promised include a streamlining of corporate reporting requirements, measures to support commercial drone operations by 2027

FCA announces UK fund tokenisation proposals

The regulator is accepting feedback until 21 November on its proposals in the other chapters in the consultation paper.

Withers to commence proceedings against Switzerland on behalf of AT1 bondholders; funding discussions with Omni Bridgeway in advanced stages

The firm continues to receive approaches from investors across Asia.

Irish High Court delivers landmark ruling on copyright infringement and illegal streaming devices

The Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 (the Act) is central to Ireland’s approach to protecting broadcasting rights and content distribution.

Asset-Level Eligibility Series: Confidentiality Restrictions

Confidentiality provisions may also prohibit disclosure of confidential information

Killing trusts softly: Can Australia abate Trump duties with Aussie super funds?

In contrast to smaller funds and larger public offer funds, SMSFs are not regulated by APRA or ASIC because the members of SMSFs are also statutorily required to be trustees of the funds.

Listing High Yield Bonds on The International Stock Exchange

Under the MAR regulations all of the information previously only provided to investors and analysts, are required to be publicly disclosed and therefore fully available to competitors.

Potential changes to UK late payment legislation: key points for in-house lawyers

The current government has been vocal in its commitment to tackling late payments, which it estimates costs the UK economy almost £11 billion annually

Taking security over limited partnership interests in a Cayman exempted limited partnership

In practice, the security will typically be created under the terms of a security document

Reassurance in reform: existing pathways to Caymanian status remain secure

Policy-wise, the proposed amendments balance system calibration with legal certainty by aligning processes, enhancing integrity, and clarifying timelines for new entrants.

DIFC opens door to greater employment court access

The new rules also introduce a shift in cost recovery.

Colorado and Illinois to Become First States to Provide NICU Leave, International Employment Lawyer

Employers should ensure managers are prepared to respond with empathy

Privacy issues in new beneficial ownership regime

Bermuda’s framework sits in the same current, balancing external pressure for openness with its own constitutional and statutory privacy protections.

UK competition law collective proceedings regime evolving a decade on

This is possible because the competition law concept of “abuse of dominance” is flexible

All eyes on Netherlands elections as new EU political advert rules take effect

EU regulations on transparency and targeting of political advertising came into effect on 10 October, with strict new rules around how adverts are displayed and where – particularly on online platforms.

Indonesia Eases Foreign Capital Rules: Key Takeaways from BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025

Land and building costs can be counted toward the minimum investment for sectors

Guernsey tightens the regulatory perimeter for Private Trust Companies

The permission is granted with a time limit

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