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Navigating Thai labour laws during a global restructure

Employers which are involved in a global restructuring that includes Thailand must consider the potential financial and legal implications when terminating employees

Significant changes to Singaporean laws will impact global restructures

Employers will also need to consider factors such as immigration, tax obligations, payroll, social security, insurance and other employment law considerations.

Implications of proposed stamp duty increase on high-end Cayman Islands real estate

Under the proposal outlined in the Budget Address, the rate of stamp duty on residential transactions valued at CI$2 million or more will increase from 7.5% to 10%.

Country by Country Reporting (CbCR) – Re-registration Required by 30 November 2025

CbCR is relevant to MNE Groups with annual consolidated group revenue of US$850 million or more in the preceding fiscal year.

Succession planning in the Cayman Islands

The preparation of a Cayman Islands will requires careful attention

Amendments to Cayman Islands company law coming into force

The Amendment Act removes this requirement by allowing capital reductions without court approval, where permitted by the company’s articles of association.

FCA to become sole AML supervisor for professional services firms

The decision follows a 2023 HM Treasury consultation which considered four potential reform models for AML / CTF supervision.

Courts and governments are still grappling with position of AI in litigation and arbitration

Some courts and bodies have responded by issuing guidance to help practitioners and parties navigate the use of AI responsibly.

UK Government consults on new employer duty to inform workers of union rights

The new duty will be enforced in the same way as the existing requirement to provide a statement of employment particulars.

Trade union access agreements under the UK Employment Rights Bill – what to expect

The Government intends this new right to take effect by October 2026.

Mauritania joins wave of local content regulation adopters

Last month Mali revoked more than 90 mining licence for gold, bauxite, uranium and other minerals, with some dating back a decade, that had been issued to international companies operating in the country.

Russia's Designation of the IBO as 'undesirable'

The Russian designation creates a genuine risk for Russian nationals engaged in IB programmes.

ECCTA Update

The latest phase relates to the introduction of ID verification for directors.

Landmark Ruling on Shareholders’ Misrepresentation Claims in Company Liquidations: The Houldsworth Rule Modified for the Cayman Islands

The rule in Houldsworth will therefore apply in the modified form which Segal J explained in Direct Lending in relation to liquidations of Cayman Islands companies

The Singapore Restructuring and Insolvency Protocol – a cost and time efficient alternative for arbitrating insolvency disputes

It enables Insolvency Practitioners, who might otherwise face lengthy and expensive legal proceedings in national courts

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