Jersey employment law developments summarised by Appleby’s top-ranked lawyers
Appleby remains the only offshore law firm operating across all three Crown Dependencies and, once again, its employment law teams in each of those jurisdictions has been ranked Tier 1 in legal directories including Legal 500. Find out more about our Employment Law advice.
Appleby and private capital in the UK
Appleby Jersey continues to be active in supporting UK focussed private capital transactions. Our expert explores a number of areas where we can assist, namely Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financing, TISE Listings, Company Incorporations / Administration Services, Fund Raising and Safe Harbours. Read more
Cayman Islands Court Considers Scope Of Powers To Be Sought In Letter Of Request
Cayman Islands liquidators regularly seek recognition of their appointment in Hong Kong, and rely on letters of request from the Grand Court in support of such recognition applications. In its short decision in Re China GEM Fund IX L.P. [2025] CIGC (FSD) 100 the Grand Court has provided guidance on the appropriate scope of powers to be sought in such requests.
Changes to beneficial ownership regime
One of the most notable innovations in the Beneficial Ownership Act 2025, which was passed last month in the House of Assembly, is the introduction of an enforcement process that allows companies to act against uncooperative beneficial owners.
Changes to Department of Immigration’s Work Permit Policy Are Here
It has been over ten years since Bermuda’s Department of Immigration released a policy with respect to how it administers the Bermuda Immigration Act 1956 (Act), the legislation that requires all persons who engage in gainful occupation in Bermuda to obtain specific permission to work, unless they are Bermudian, a PRC holder or fall into another similar designated category.
Updates on Hong Kong’s Uncertificated Securities Market Regime from an offshore perspective
Hong Kong’s uncertificated securities market ("USM”) initiative is scheduled to take effect in 2026, subject to market readiness.
Laura Sones is an Associate in Appleby Jersey's DR team after following the firm's training programme
Appleby Jersey's Caoimhe Dunphy tells us what it's like being a trainee
This article provides an overview of the key legal issues facing preference shareholders in Cayman Islands companies when considering enforcing their redemption rights.
