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Rathbones case a consumer duty ‘warning shot’ for UK investment firms

Rathbones’ statement detailed a series of actions the review’s findings have prompted it to take

Tribunal-focused changes in the ICC 2026 Rules

The ICC’s new mechanism adopts a different and more case-specific approach, allowing timelines to be tailored to the complexity and progress of the proceedings.

Luxembourg Securitisation Law: key changes for sponsors, originators and investors

Against this backdrop, the proposed reforms appear well-timed, supporting more flexible, multi-asset structures.

Jersey introduces new corporate administration regime

The new regime will be familiar to practitioners in the UK and elsewhere

Maples Group Reaffirms Leadership in Data Security and Privacy with 2026 ISO Recertifications

Maples Group receives ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27701:2019 certifications, internationally recognised information security and privacy standards.

Carey Olsen re-accredited as STEP Platinum Employer Partner

Carey Olsen was the first offshore law firm to achieve Platinum Employer Partner status in 2016.

One family, one framework: Monetary Authority of Singapore's new structure-agnostic SFA licensing exemption regime for SFOs

On 12 June 2026, the MAS announced a new structure-agnostic framework for exempting SFOs

What new UK land option disclosure regulations mean for developers

The government’s aim is to enable anyone to find out not only who owns land but also who controls it

The Cost of Getting Employee Departures Wrong: Five Common Pitfalls for Bermuda Employers

In Bermuda, employers who approach terminations without adequate preparation may expose themselves to unnecessary disputes, regulatory issues, and reputational harm.

MAS flags valuation and risk gaps at fund management companies

FMCs managing private credit funds, digital asset funds, or fund-of-funds should pay particular attention given the specific concerns highlighted by MAS in these areas.

Short‑term lettings across major cities: evolving regulation and ongoing demand

According to the Office for National Statistics report in November 2025, there continues to be an increase in guest nights spent in short-term lets in the UK year-on-year

DLA Piper secures SFC approval for Hong Kong virtual asset trading platform licence for NewBX Limited

NewBX Limited is a Hong Kong-based digital asset business

Guernsey trust law amendments: evolution, not revolution

They will help ensure Guernsey's trust legislation remains up to date, user-friendly and the legislation of choice for decades to come.

Break notices in Irish real estate: key legal considerations

Break clauses are strictly construed and can often be deemed invalid on technical grounds for failing to comply strictly with the terms of the break clause.

Offshore insolvency and restructuring – International Corporate Rescue special issue

Offshore insolvency and restructuring are dynamic, ever-changing areas of practice, and our articles, drawn directly from the work our teams

China’s recent regulatory movements in asset management practices: More opportunities and strengthened oversight

The provisions mark a meaningful step forward in reducing regulatory uncertainty for overseas participants in China's capital markets.

UK regulator warns banks again of e-money and stablecoin contagion risk

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has sought to head off consumer confusion and possible contagion risks for deposit-takers from e-money

Short‑term lettings across major cities: evolving regulation and ongoing demand

In addition to competition for hotel owners, there are also growing pressures of housing supply in many countries.

Launching Longship Fund IV LP

Our Guernsey Investment Funds & Corporate team advised on the Guernsey law aspects of the launch.

Oman introduces new real estate register law to modernise property regime

The law also formalises procedural aspects of registration.

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