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Dechert Secures Key Dismissal in Delaware Court of Chancery

Public benefit corporations are a relatively recent creation of Delaware law, with the Delaware General Assembly adopting their authorizing statute in 2013.

New AML and sanctions rules issued in the Cayman Islands

This Update introduces those Rules and new obligations which Cayman financial services providers must adhere to.

Jersey assisted dying legislation: recent developments and future implications

This legislation places Jersey at the forefront of assisted dying reform within the British Isles and may influence legislative debates in other jurisdictions, including England and Wales, Scotland, France, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.

FCA pension transfer case offers AR oversight lessons for firms

The outcome also serves as a reminder that FCA penalty calculations are not beyond challenge.

Pinsent Masons appointed to Government’s legal panel for public sector

GCA is the UK’s central commercial and procurement organisation, connecting public and private sectors to achieve the best outcomes for the UK and its citizens.

Eversheds Sutherland reappointed to Government Commercial Agency legal services framework

The panel will provide public sector buyers with the ability to source comprehensive legal support across a comprehensive range of commonly in demand legal services

Mayer Brown Announces Strategic Arrangement to Streamline Structured Products Documentation

The arrangement brings together complementary capabilities.

UK Pensions: What’s new this week? August 10, 2026

HMRC is now consulting on draft regulations for that transitional regime.

ADGM consults on new business transfer regime

The FSRA's proposals demonstrate the ADGM's willingness to refine its regulatory framework to better reflect the risks associated with different types of business transfers

New registration rules for JPUTs holding UK real estate

Designed to strengthen the UK's anti-money laundering framework and reinforce confidence in the UK as a global investment destination, it requires trustees of relevant trusts to submit details to HMRC.

Plans to bolster cyber resilience in Britain’s energy sector to be taken forward

A cohort of DGE operators are subject to UK cyber regulation under the Network and Information Security (NIS) Regulations 2018.

BVI AFR: key considerations for Business Companies and Limited Partnerships

BVI entities - both Business Companies and Limited Partnerships - are required to file an annual return

Employers face superannuation bill around portable long service leave

The impact of the decision is likely to be significant for employers in the construction, security, community services and contract cleaning industries

Amendments to Companies (Jersey) Law 1991

This ensures the law remains robust, competitive and fit for purpose.

The Rights of Sanctioned Litigants to access to the Court: Court of Appeal issues Key Decision in the BVI

The Bank’s claim relies on (among other laws) Articles 1064 and 1080 of the Russian Civil Code, alleging that Kipford is a joint tortfeasor in respect of the fraud on the Bank.

AFM update on compliance and internal audit functions at fund managers

As follows from a survey among Fund Managers, the AFM finds that, while many Fund Managers have their compliance and audit functions well organised, there is room for improvement.

Powered Land:Co-locating power and data centres – Part 3

In this final article, we examine how delays to grid connections and challenges with grid build-out are driving developers to consider alternative solutions for the timely delivery of firm power.

Guide to Cayman Islands private funds: structure, registration and regulation

This is due to a combination of its tax neutrality, a flexible legal and regulatory framework, proximity to the United States and a judicial system based on English common law.

UK government launches consultation on major equal pay reforms

The research also highlighted that pay discrimination continues to affect women, ethnic minority workers, disabled people and some outsourced workers despite existing legal protections.

Ctrl Alt secures Guernsey licences for fiduciary and digital transfer agency services

The licences are held by a newly established regulated Guernsey entity, Ctrl Alt Corporate Services, which will support the administration of its tokenisation offerings.

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