Brad Adderley, Bermuda Managing Partner at Appleby, will speak at the 2022 Society of Actuaries (SOA) Life Meeting on 23-26 August in Chicago.
3 Jan 2024

Bermuda: Cat Bond Market Momentum to Persist After Year of Surprises

It’s been a record breaking year for the catastrophe bond market, and the momentum is having a positive influence on the wider insurance-linked securities (ILS) sector, according to Brad Adderley, Bermuda Managing Partner, Appleby.

The Grand Court clarifies the ordinary rule for damages in temporary deprivation of property cases
21 Dec 2023

BVI Court hands down its written judgment outlining its reasons as to why s. 284 and 285 of the BVI Insolvency Act, 2003 – the summonsing of an officer or former officer of a BVI company (amongst other people) for examination under oath -– has extraterritorial effect

BVI Court hands down its written judgment outlining its reasons as to why s. 284 and 285 of the BVI Insolvency Act, 2003 - the summonsing of an officer or former officer of a BVI company (amongst other people) for examination under oath -– has extraterritorial effect.

Corporate Restructuring
20 Dec 2023

Focus on COMI

Schemes of Arrangement are often used as a successful restructuring tool, whether by way of a scheme promulgated in a company’s home jurisdiction or overseas.

Dispute Resolution
19 Dec 2023

Crypto Debt finds firm ground in the Singapore High Court for supporting a winding up petition. Would the same apply in other common law jurisdictions, including the BVI?

Crypto Debt finds firm ground in the Singapore High Court for supporting a winding up petition. Would the same apply in other common law jurisdictions, including the BVI?

Intellectual Property
14 Dec 2023

Bermuda: How to improve IT project outcomes

Transformative IT projects are not for the faint of heart, as they carry with them high probabilities of cost overruns, material delays and unacceptable service deficiencies.

The Grand Court clarifies the ordinary rule for damages in temporary deprivation of property cases
13 Dec 2023

Arbitration Clauses & Insolvent Winding Up Proceedings: The Cayman Anomaly

Much has been written in the wake of the Privy Council’s decision in FamilyMart China Holding Co Ltd v Ting Chuan (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp about how Cayman is a pro-arbitration jurisdiction.

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12 Dec 2023

Bermuda: Insolvency in a Consistently Reliable Restructuring Jurisdiction

This article discusses the defining features of Bermuda’s insolvency landscape and the primary insolvency and rescue procedures available under Bermudian law, including compulsory liquidations and schemes of arrangements.

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6 Dec 2023

Cayman Islands Real Estate Finance and Investment Outlook 2023

The Cayman Islands continue to offer attractive opportunities for real estate finance and investment. This article explores the current state of the Cayman Islands’ real estate market (post second quarter market trends), the factors driving investment, and the considerations that make Cayman an appealing choice for investors.

IOM
4 Dec 2023

Isle of Man Trusts and Trustees Act 2023 Update

The much anticipated Trusts and Trustees Act 2023 received Royal Assent on the 18 July 2023, bringing into force sections 1 and 2. The remainder of this Act comes into operation by Appointed Day Order 4 December 2023.

Dispute Resolution
30 Nov 2023

Uncertainty Over Control Test in Sanctions Relating to Russia

Bermuda-based companies undertaking business with Russian entities must comply with the island’s sanctions regime, which has expanded significantly since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.