By clicking on each of the jurisdictional links below, you can access information for each of our jurisdictions in relation to:
- Filings
- Can searches be conducted?
- Certificates of good standing – if and how these are being conducted
- Other searches – how are these being conducted?
- Court position
- Travel restrictions
- Other Temporary Regulatory Measures
- The implications for economic substance compliance and residency
Bermuda British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Guernsey
Hong Kong *Isle of Man Jersey Mauritius Seychelles
SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE: FACILITATION OF CROSS BORDER RESTRUCTURING
In July 2020, we looked at restructuring and insolvency solutions for companies severely impacted by the economic ramifications of the then-new Covid-19 pandemic. This article provides a helpful breakdown of the powers and discretion of the domestic courts in the leading offshore jurisdictions where Appleby offices are located to assist the courts of a foreign jurisdiction with a view to facilitating cross border restructuring. As the pandemic grinds on, we believe that it is a good time to remind our readers of the options available to them to “right size”, to compromise the claims of creditors and to deploy processes to secure sustainability in this unprecedented time.
We trust this information is useful in supporting your business in continuing to operate during these unprecedented circumstances.
The intention is to publish updates to this report as and when required. Further articles will also follow in relation to matters pertinent to the current situation in our different jurisdictions.
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Safe Haven Found: The Cayman Islands introduces Global Citizen programme for digital nomads
On 16 October 2020, the Cayman Government gazetted regulations bringing into effect its Global Citiz...
The role of Private Equity in economic recovery from Covid-19
Against this gloomy backdrop, we expect private equity firms and their investors to play a key role ...
Advice for Commercial Landlords in the current Covid-19 environment
On Monday the Government of Jersey confirmed that it will be following a new policy in order to prov...
Safe havens: Temporary relocation and residency by investment in Appleby’s jurisdictions
In this article, we examine how the digital nomad culture is evolving in our jurisdictions.
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In this article, we examine these trends from the perspective of our Appleby offices around the worl...
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With businesses facing unprecedented challenges in 2020, data protection and cyber security regulati...
Covid-19: Protecting Personal Data – the New Normal
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Considerations for Trustees during COVID-19
Who saw a global pandemic coming in 2020? Was anyone ready for it? And could anyone have predict...
Considerations for trustees during coronavirus (COVID-19)—the view from Jersey
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Investment Funds: Opportunities During Covid-19
Fund managers are as affected as anyone by the coronavirus shutdown and while many fund managers con...
Jersey Companies and Public Offers: Impact of Covid-19 on Deal Execution
The first half of 2020 has proven to be very challenging for dealmakers globally to execute transact...
COVID-19: Holding the line – Standstill agreements and Moratoria
As the world slowly emerges from the initial emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and life retur...
Has Covid-19 flattened the fund finance curve?
Leading into the first quarter of 2020, the preceding 12 months saw a rapid increase in the demand o...
Economic Substance in the time of COVID-19
Cayman, like many other jurisdictions, introduced its ES Law in response to international pressure t...
Going private transactions during COVID-19
Offshore companies incorporated in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey...
Threatened insolvency: Personal Exposure of Directors
During the challenging economic environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic, business resilience an...
Anti-takeover strategies during COVID-19
The unprecedented market volatility and substantial declines in stock prices that we have witnessed ...
The COVID-19 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 brings key changes in Mauritius
The introduction of the COVID-19 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 (‘COVID-19 Act’) and the Qu...
Pandemic-induced market dynamics could result in Class of 2020
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Electronic signing of documents and COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak has transformed the way we operate in all aspects of life, including and espec...
E-signatures – Who needs ink anyway?
The global spread of COVID-19 and the sustained containment protocols in place including social dist...
Appleby Advises On New Recovery Fund Foundation
Leading offshore law firm Appleby has advised on the structuring of a new Cayman Islands foundation ...
COVID-19 Merger and Acquisition Update
In these uncertain times we have had numerous enquiries from clients as to what we think is going to...
COVID-19 – Signing of Wills in Jersey
Jersey law is not alone in having strict rules regarding the execution of wills. Except in the case ...
Duties and Liabilities of Directors of Bermuda companies
During the challenging economic environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic, directors need to be e...
Corporate Governance during COVID-19
In each of Appleby’s jurisdictions, measures have been taken to combat the spread of COVID-19. Wh...
COVID-19 – Charity AGM restrictions in the Isle of Man
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions place unprecedented difficulties on Isle of Man re...
COVID-19 – Commercial property guidance in Jersey
The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture has published Guidance relating, p...
COVID-19 Economic Substance Update
All of the offshore jurisdictions in which Appleby operates have implemented legislation to require ...
British Virgin Islands Jurisdictional Guide for COVID-19
This guide provides an overview of the financial support on offer to businesses in the BVI. We revie...
COVID-19: Temporary amendment of residential tenancy legislation in Jersey
As part of a raft of new legislation to address the far-reaching impact on society of the COVID-19 o...
COVID-19 and the Mauritius Justice System: How will this pandemic affect court work?
The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has affected every aspect of our lives. Humankind is facing a globa...
Dividends in COVID-19 financial landscape
As Covid-19 sweeps across the globe, many companies are choosing to retract, suspend or reduce divid...
COVID-19’s impact on AGMs – Strategies to Consider
This article considers the legal and practical issues of each option to assist companies that are gr...
Shareholder activism during COVID-19
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Wrongful Trading: Legal position in Jersey
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Estate planning during COVID-19
With people working from home and being surrounded by their spouse, children, and in some cases pare...
Jersey cash box structures: a fast route to funding
It is no surprise, as a result of the wider economic unpredictability arising from COVID-19, that li...
The response to COVID-19: employment issues
The first seven* cases of Covid-19 in Bermuda have been confirmed and the situation continues to dev...
* Appleby is registered as a Foreign Law Firm in Hong Kong and does not practice Hong Kong Law.
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Appleby Celebrates International Women’s Day on 8 March 2022
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Appleby top ranked firm for Offshore FinTech
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Appleby Ranked Tier 1 in Chambers’ Inaugural Offshore FinTech Guide
Chambers and Partners has published its first-ever Offshore FinTech ranking, naming Appleby as a Tie...
Nine Appleby offices recognised in 2020 IFLR1000 Guide
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Appleby shortlisted ‘Offshore Firm of the Year’ by The Lawyer
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Covid-19: Protecting Personal Data – the New Normal
One unanticipated consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the huge increase in the collection ...
Appleby recognised by Citywealth following brand refresh
Leading offshore law firm Appleby has been recognised by Citywealth in their Brand Management and Re...
Appleby’s Female Leader’s Network: One year on
Global network brings together women in senior positions across the jurisdictions in which the firm ...