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Landmark judgment: Privy Council confirms minority shareholders have dissent rights in short-form mergers

Most statutory mergers are 'long-form' mergers

Cayman Islands segregated portfolio companies

An SPC operates by creating one or more segregated portfolios

OCC Streamlines Process for Cryptocurrency Activities by Banks It Regulates

This negative regulatory climate continued through the end of the Biden Administration.

France – AMF Reporting on Non-Financial Criteria

For non-French managers of non-French UCITS who do not have access to the ROSA platform

South African competition law public interest requirement can drive positive social change

The settlement agreement brings an end to a prolonged legal battle between the Competition Commission and the Willowton Group over allegations of price fixing and market division in the edible oils sector.

Shareholder and director remedies under Bermuda law

Based on the findings of the statutory investigation, the Registrar of Companies may apply to the court on behalf of the company's shareholders

Shareholders' relief for unfair prejudice in the BVI and the Cayman Islands

Once the Court is satisfied that unfairly prejudicial conduct has occurred, it has a very broad discretion as to the relief it can grant to address and rectify the prejudice suffered by a shareholder

HBT launches essential regulatory guide for Indonesia business and investment

The guide provides an in-depth analysis of Indonesia’s regulatory framework for foreign direct investment and mergers and acquisitions.

Universities face ‘fair treatment’ requirement beyond consumer law under new OfS proposal

This new condition will require higher education institutions to provide students with clear, accessible information about any changes to their courses, as well as fair processes for refunds, compensation and complaints.

Top 'take-aways' from the 2025 Mourant Cayman Regulatory Conference

The DAML regime introduces a notice period, during which the DAML/Consent request has to be responded

Enforcement of foreign judgment debts in England and Wales

This is an important case for practitioners dealing with cross-border enforcement

Employment Law Alert UK – March 2025

The Court of Appeal held that the Claimant’s dismissal was not objectively justified

Seychelles: Clarity on treatment of Virtual Asset based Contract of Differences

The buying, selling or trading of VAs involves ownership changes (transfer of asset) and their liquidity/value is based on the popularity or frequency of trade.

Legal 500 Family Law Country Comparative Guides 2024 - Jersey

Pursuant to Rule 9 of the Matrimonial Causes Rules 2005, service may be effected either personally or by post.

Draft guidelines provide clarity on confidentiality regime under South Africa’s competition law

They also apply to proceedings before the Competition Tribunal and Competition Appeal Court.

French anti-corruption regulator continues investigation methods

In the past, when corruption matters of this nature were resolved in other countries through non-prosecution deals, it has typically signaled the end of the matter with some exceptions involving the pursuit of individual wrongdoers.

Hogan Lovells wins key class certification ruling in NY rent case

The decision may signal a turning of the tide for New York landlords

How Could Trump Administration Actions Affect the EU-US Data Privacy Framework?

They note that the DPF is crucial for US companies receiving personal data from European customers

Cayman Islands third party rights legislation

Persons contracting under Cayman law should take care expressly to apply or dis-apply the Act in all arrangements

Cayman Islands: Legitimate Interest Access of Beneficial Ownership

Legitimate Interest Access searches of the Beneficial Ownership Register must be specific and can only be conducted on the name of the Legal Person.

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