12/12/2024
The use of BVI joint ventures in Asia
BVI companies are designed to facilitate the return of capital with ease
Government Regulation
12/12/2024
Future of Work in Singapore: Aligning Return-To-Office policies with Flexible Work Arrangements
Some of these businesses have cautioned employees that non-compliance with return-to-office ("RTO") policies may result in an "accountability process"
12/12/2024
Will 2025 see pharmaceutical and biotech companies embrace the UPC?
The UK has lost none of its shine in playing a key role in high value patent disputes
12/11/2024
Channel Islands contract law
The good faith blade may thus cut in relational contracts (unless excluded by the parties) but is not as sharp as it might appear.
12/11/2024
NIS2: EU chases 23 countries on cyber law implementation
Cyber law expert Stuart Davey of Pinsent Masons said the lack of national implementing legislation for NIS2 is hampering business efforts to comply with the new regime.
12/11/2024
Irish businesses urged to familiarise themselves with new Companies Act provisions now commenced
It is expected that the remaining provisions will be commenced in early 2025.
12/10/2024
The French Competition Authority approves the acquisition of Flowbird by EasyPark with AO Shearman advising
Following an examination of the effects of the transaction on the markets concerned, the Autorité has cleared the acquisition without condition, in a decision of November 20, 2024.
12/10/2024
Employment status code updated in Ireland
Tax expert Robert Dever of Pinsent Masons in Dublin said the code was originally published in 2001
12/10/2024
French supreme court asks CJEU to clarify scope of sanctions
The questions essentially ask how broadly the concept of the indirect availability of funds or economic resources
12/09/2024
Digital identity services in Bermuda
Under the supervision of an Office for Digital Identities and Attributes, the UK DIATF defines the rules, standards and governance oversight for all DISPs.
12/09/2024
Shaping the future: 2024 trust law developments across Ogier's offshore jurisdictions
In Guernsey, significant strides have been made through regulatory changes
12/07/2024
Corporate sustainability reporting requirement concerns remain for Irish businesses
The minister for enterprise, trade and employment enacted the EU (Corporate Sustainability Reporting) Regulations 2024 on that date.
12/06/2024
Guernsey funds legal and regulatory update December 2024
The implementation date for the amended Code is 3 February 2025 with a transition period of two years for companies that will cease to be subject to the Code as a result of these changes to allow these companies to put in place alternative arrangements.
12/06/2024
New Irish Companies Act enhances CEA enforcement powers
The Act also provides for the CEA to have greater visibility of records of illegal conduct by company officers.
12/06/2024
'Great News' for Businesses? Judge Halts Transparency Mandate
The law is clearly constitutional and Congress was well within its powers to pass the law to defend America and protect our financial borders.
12/05/2024
Mutual funds in the Cayman Islands
This category of regulation is applicable to retail mutual funds.
12/05/2024
A Guide to Jersey Partnerships
The Limited Partnerships (Jersey) Law 1994 (as amended) (the "1994 Law") provides the statutory basis for LPs.
12/05/2024
Guernsey's approach to digital assets: legal framework, regulatory landscape, and emerging challenges
Guernsey's approach to digital assets reflects a practical application of existing legal principles
12/05/2024
GFSC clarifies rules around surrender of Guernsey Collective Investment Scheme authorisation
The updated guidance amends the previous update from 12 months ago
12/05/2024
Overhaul of Australia’s merger clearance laws: what it means for businesses
Australia’s current merger clearance laws do not mandate parties to an acquisition that may substantially lessen competition