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17 Jun 2026

Property, Fairness and the Constitution: The Grand Court Marks the Boundaries of Freedom of Information

The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has overturned a decision of the Ombudsman in a successful judicial review brought by Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC), represented by Appleby.

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17 Jun 2026

Changes of control: A recurring gap in fitness & propriety due diligence

Change of control transactions involving Isle of Man regulated entities continue to expose a recurring (and avoidable) risk.  Namely, a failure to carry out, and evidence, due diligence on incoming controllers.

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12 Jun 2026

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

Employee departures are an inevitable part of running a business, but the way they are managed can have significant legal, financial and operational consequences. In Bermuda, employers who approach terminations without adequate preparation may expose themselves to unnecessary disputes, regulatory issues, and reputational harm. Whether an employee is being dismissed for performance reasons, made redundant or departing as part of a negotiated exit, by recognizing the following common mistakes and taking a proactive approach, organizations can manage departures more effectively and reduce risk.

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8 Jun 2026

It’s time to bridge Pipa compliance gap

A review of 200 publicly available privacy notices of companies in Bermuda has revealed that just one in nine are fully compliant with the Personal Information Protection Act 2016.

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26 May 2026

Transparency is a legal requirement under Pipa

Major companies across the European Union have faced substantial fines between 2019 and 2024, estimated at a total of €930 million (about $1.08 billion), not only for cyberattacks or data breaches, but also for issues such as noncompliant privacy notices. A common theme in many cases has been a lack of transparency.

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14 May 2026

Arbitrating shareholders’ disputes and beyond – the Mauritian Supreme Court re-affirms its non-interventionist and pro-arbitration stance

On 08 May 2026, the Mauritian Supreme Court, sitting as the panel of Designated Judges appointed under the International Arbitration Act 2008 (IAA), delivered an important judgment in Intermediate Investment Holdings Ltd v Imevbore & Ors 2026 SCJ 186 (IIHL Case). The Supreme Court declined to award costs sought by the Respondents following the Applicant’s withdrawal of an application for an interim injunction.

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8 May 2026

Outsourcing considerations for Bermuda insurers

As Bermuda insurers engage with third-party service providers to support their business functions, the Bermuda Monetary Authority has clarified its regulatory expectations surrounding outsourcing arrangements and operational resilience.

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6 May 2026

A Changing Landscape for Business Relocation

Find out more about the changing landscape for business relocation to Jersey

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29 Apr 2026

Experience Meets The Future: Inside Appleby's Property Team

Why Appleby Jersey's Property team offers grounded advice that is never stuck in the past