Technology and Innovation
26 Sep 2024

Augmented Advocacy Series (Bermuda): The Practice of Law in the Age of AI

As the world enters the age of artificial intelligence, the legal profession is once again faced with balancing two crucial elements of the administration of justice: efficiency v effectiveness.

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25 Sep 2024

Registration of foreign lasting or enduring powers of attorney in Guernsey

What does a Guernsey Service Provider need to do before they can rely on a foreign lasting or enduring power of attorney in relation to their non-Guernsey based client’s instructions?

Compliance
23 Sep 2024

Not a “banana republic” – Cayman Court delivers conclusive judgment on matters of forum conveniens and abuse of process

The Hon, Justice Parker delivered an informative judgment, providing helpful guidance in the areas of: (i) full and frank disclosure; (ii) service out of the jurisdiction and forum conveniens; (iii) substituted service; and (iv) abuse of process.

Compliance
23 Sep 2024

Navigating Access to Company Information: A Guide for Shareholders and Creditors of Cayman Incorporated Companies

It is very common for shareholders of a company to seek information on the affairs of the company. Additionally, unsecured creditors of a company often lack information about the company as well as its financial status, hindering their ability to assess available assets, existence of other creditors and in turn the feasibility of commencing proceedings. This article aims to provide an overview on access to Company information for shareholders and creditors of a Cayman incorporated company.

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20 Sep 2024

How to Comply with Cayman's New Corporate Governance Rules

Here are some common compliance questions that arise for Mutual or Private Funds in the Cayman Islands following the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority’s (CIMA) issuing of rules on corporate governance and internal controls (Rules) applicable to all its regulated entities. The Rules, which apply to both hedge funds and private equity funds registered with CIMA, have been effective since October 2023.

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20 Sep 2024

Legalisation and Apostilles: What is the difference between legalisation and an apostille?

Both legalisation, consular legalisation and getting an apostille involve similar processes.

Private Client Trusts
12 Sep 2024

Mental health and estate planning

The demographic shift towards an ageing population in Bermuda raises important matters that should be considered, including any legal problems encountered in the wake of an ageing trend, and what steps can be taken in anticipation of getting older.

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10 Sep 2024

Navigating the hard market for a new era

Discipline must remain amid worries over casualty if investors are to believe in the industry long term. That was one of the takeways from 12 senior executives from the Bermuda market who met at a roundtable in Monte Carlo sponsored by Aspen Insurance Group.

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9 Sep 2024

Are You Ready to File Your CRS Compliance Form?

Cayman Islands entities classified as reporting financial institutions (Reporting FIs) under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) framework are required to file their CRS compliance form by 16 September 2024 using the Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation (DITC) online portal.