Appleby Celebrates International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually in support of gender equality and equal participation in global development. We asked some of the female leaders across the globe how they #choosetochallenge
The Bermuda Court has confirmed that it has the jurisdiction to remove the protector of a Bermuda trust. The test for removal is the same as that for trustees, as set out in the Privy Council case of Letterstedt v Broers and another, namely that removal is appropriate where the protector’s continuation in office would be detrimental to the execution of the trust.
At first sight, the recent decision of the UK Supreme Court in R (on the application of KBR Inc) v Director of the Serious Fraud Office [2021] UKSC 2 appears to provide a good deal of comfort to companies which are based outside the UK.
Changes to the Employment Act 2000 – Part 3
This Article is Part 3 of our series on the amendments to the Bermuda employment and labour legislation that will be coming into effect on 1 June 2021.
Acquisition agreements during Covid-19
Given the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is timely for us to look closely at material adverse change clauses in the context of a business acquisition.
Fintech: advancing economies in Africa
In this article we explore the rapidly evolving African FinTech industry.
Fit and Proper in the Channel Islands – A Regulatory Enforcement Update
It is sometimes easy to forget with all that has happened over the last 12 months that there was a world before pandemics, face masks, and vaccines, and equally that there will be a world after it. However, a look back over some of the regulatory enforcement action taken by the JFSC and GFSC during this time has revealed some interesting trends, and a look across to what the FCA has been up to in the UK points to where our local regulators may be heading next on the question of who is fit and proper in relation to non-financial misconduct and #MeToo.
New labour law tackles bullying and harassment
A Bill recently passed in the Senate will introduce important changes to the Employment Act 2000 (“the Act”), Bermuda’s key piece of employment legislation, with effect from June 1.
GBP 2million fine for contempt of Court: The Jersey Royal Court issues stark warning to litigants
The Jersey Court has shown that it continues to expect, and if necessary will demand, compliance with its orders.
Changes to the Employment Act 2000 – Part 2
This is the second in our series of articles looking at upcoming changes to the Employment Act 2000 (Act), Bermuda’s key piece of employment legislation, introduced by way of the Employment Amendment (No.2) Act 2020. Since the publication of last month’s article, the amending legislation has been passed by the Senate and is due to come into force on 1 June 2021.