Technology and Innovation
8 Nov 2024

When non-tech companies buy IT

Generally, there are three categories of information technology buyers: non-technology enterprises, non-IT technology companies and IT technology companies. Each category of IT buyer is very different.

JPLs, Directors and Arbitration: Grand Court Clarifies the Scope of Provisional Liquidators' Powers
7 Nov 2024

Charting New Territory: How England’s Digital Assets Framework Can Guide Cayman Islands Law

The Law Commission of England and Wales’ Supplemental Report entitled “Digital Assets as Personal Property” and the resultant Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill (currently proceeding in the House of Lords) aims to introduce a significant ‘third category’ of personal property, capable of accommodating the complexities and unique nature of digital assets. The Supplemental Report and Bill serve as a valuable point of reference for the Cayman Islands, guiding our approach to digital property rights within an evolving financial landscape. This article will examine how these developments can assist Cayman’s legal framework and market opportunities.

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29 Oct 2024

Augmented Advocacy Series (Bermuda): PIPA and Anonymisation

With the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA) coming into force on January 1, organisations in Bermuda face the critical challenge of balancing stringent data protection requirements with the increasing demand for data-driven information systems.

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15 Oct 2024

Insolvency: Bermuda

In-Depth: Insolvency (formerly The Insolvency Review) offers an incisive review of the most consequential features of the insolvency laws and procedures in key jurisdictions worldwide. It also examines the practical implications of recent market trends and insolvency case developments.

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10 Oct 2024

Recovery planning for commercial insurers

New rules released by the Bermuda Monetary Authority aim to equip certain insurers with a structured approach to prepare for various adverse situations before they escalate into severe stress conditions.

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9 Oct 2024

Court of Appeal clarifies the merits threshold for the grant of freezing injunctions

What is a “good arguable case”? Alan Bercow looks at the Court of Appeal decision in Isabel dos Santos v Unitel SA [2024] EWCA Civ 1109 which has clarified the law on the applicable merits threshold for obtaining a freezing injunction.

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7 Oct 2024

The Global – your offshore corporate law questions answered: October 2024

The Global is a quarterly collection of corporate expert insights and analysis across Appleby's global jurisdictions. Here are follow-up FAQs from the insights we shared in the 2024 Q2 Review edition.

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3 Oct 2024

Navigating the Future: A 2024 Guide to Fintech Laws and Regulations

Our fintech expert provides a broad overview of the key issues in fintech laws and regulations in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), exploring the evolving fintech landscape, funding challenges, and the regulatory frameworks that shape the industry. It also examines how fintech companies in the BVI navigate various regulatory regimes, the critical role of accessing talent and technology.

JPLs, Directors and Arbitration: Grand Court Clarifies the Scope of Provisional Liquidators' Powers
3 Oct 2024

D’Aloia v Persons Unknown: Words of Warning for Cryptoexchanges and Implications for Victims of Crypto Fraud

In a recent judgment in D’Aloia v Persons Unknown, the High Court of England and Wales provided valuable insight into potential liability by cryptoexchange providers in the context of crypto-fraud, addressing the developing legal framework on the nature of crypto-assets as property and the ability to trace or follow such assets.