Changes to the Employment Act 2000 – Part 4
This Article is Part 4 of our series on the amendments to the Employment Act 2000 (“Act”) that will be coming into effect on 1 June 2021. This article examines the introduction of a requirement for employers to inform and consult with employees regarding redundancies and lay-offs.
Fraud in the sub line market – should we be concerned?
In recent weeks, news of the JES Global Capital fraud committed by fund manager Elliot Smerling has come to light. Unfortunately, we live in world where fraud, much like death and taxes, is inevitable.
Full Steam Ahead at the Jersey Ships Registry
Against a backdrop of uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the difficulties created by the global pandemic, we explore the role of the Ships Registry.
Listing SPACs on The International Stock Exchange (TISE)
This article provides a summary of Appleby listing agent services in the Channel Islands, and also offers an introduction to listing SPACs on The International Stock Exchange (TISE).
Listing ESG and Green Bonds on The International Stock Exchange
This article provides an introduction to listing environmental, social and governance (ESG) and Green Bonds on The International Stock Exchange (TISE) and a summary of Appleby listing agent services in the Channel Islands.
Need for high-layer capacity drives cat bond surge
Catastrophe bonds played a bigger role backstopping the insurance sector at recent reinsurance renewals as other sources of capacity contracted and returns rose for cat bond investors.
Guernsey Structures - The Cannabis Investment Conundrum
Jurisdictions around the world have adopted different positions in relation to the legality of the cultivation and production of cannabis or cannabis-related products, which ultimately affects whether investment structures can own those asset classes. There is a real “patchwork quilt” situation at present, though increasing numbers of jurisdictions are moving towards acceptance of medicinal cannabis products, even where legalising recreational cannabis production/use is considered a step too far.
Material adverse change clauses in light of the Covid-19 pandemic
Experts from each of our key global offices provide jurisdiction specific advice and answer questions regarding the potential implications of Covid-19 on MAC clauses and acquisition agreements as a whole.