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GPs behaving badly: disputes involving Cayman exempted limited partnerships

The surge in PE deal volume will incite a collective sigh of relief from M&A lawyers

Jersey foundations

A foundation is required to have a guardian at all times.

Liquidators' duties in investigations and asset recovery in Singapore

The Singapore High Court has recently provided helpful guidance to liquidators in charting out their duties and responsibilities

Injunction Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act Nationwide – What You Need to Know

The district court’s order states that neither the CTA nor the implementing rules adopted by FinCEN may be enforced while the injunction remains in place.

ESMA publishes new Q&As on its Fund Naming Guidelines

ESMA has also confirmed that in-scope funds do not need to comply with the PAB/CTB exclusion criteria

The Mauritius Revenue Authority takes bold policy decision to treat compensation under Compromise Agreements as exempt income

The issue that arose was whether the amount paid to the employees as “compensation” under Section 16 of the Workers’ Rights Act 2019 was exempt from tax.

New Regulatory Framework for Virtual Asset Custodians and Trading Platforms in the Cayman Islands

Importantly, the Rule provides CIMA with a mandate to prescribe reporting requirements

Chambers Banking and Regulation 2025: British Virgin Islands chapter

The BVI continues to uphold its reputation as a stable and sophisticated jurisdiction for banking and financial services.

Pharma companies get some clarity on SPCs for combination products

According to the hearing officer, the application did not meet the requirements of Article 3(d) of the SPC

Luxembourg - A European hub for Islamic finance

The project required expertise from multiple legal practices and jurisdictions to be successfully executed.

Offshore electricity workplace safety duties harsher after rule changes

The rules also resolve uncertainty by clarifying that licence holders have a duty to consult their workers on work health

EDPB opinion spurs need for GDPR AI adaptability, say experts

The mere fact that an AI system is involved in processing personal data does not change the overall principles of data privacy.

Wrap up of key legal insights within the Real Estate sector in Belgium

Review the summaries of last year’s publications below, and be prepared to stay informed and to navigate a promising new year in real estate with us.

ESMA Publishes Consultation Paper on Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) for Open-ended Loan-originating Funds

The RTS set out the requirements with which Loan-Originating AIFs are to comply in order to maintain an open-ended structure.

UK environmental watchdog calls for tougher regulatory action over sewage spills

The OEP was set up under the 2021 Environment Act to hold the government and other public bodies to account in England and Northern Ireland.

PRA finalises policy on solvent exit planning for insurers

The PRA’s new rules will come into force on 30 June 2026.

FCA consults on proposed PISCES rules

This briefing provides a summary of the key points from the FCA’s consultation.

Energy performance certificates reform must drive emissions reduction

Years of inertia by policymakers have slowed the UK real estate net zero journey and left property owners and occupiers operating in an uncertain environment.

Rights to inspect: The 'Proper Purpose' Test

There is no dispute as to how the provisions of section 127 CGL 2008 are to be applied, rather the question is 'what constitutes a 'proper purpose'?'.

The Evolving Role of the Third-Party Fund Administrator in European Asset Management

How the changing investment fund regulatory environment and the related operational complexity have elevated the role of the third-party administrator.

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