By clicking on each of the jurisdictional links below, you can access information for each of our jurisdictions in relation to:

  1. Filings
  2. Can searches be conducted?
  3. Certificates of good standing – if and how these are being conducted
  4. Other searches – how are these being conducted?
  5. Court position
  6. Travel restrictions
  7. Other Temporary Regulatory Measures
  8. 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.

APPLEBY ARTICLES RELATING TO THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
12 Mar 2021

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 question...

25 Feb 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 a...

29 Dec 2020

Finding focus after COVID-19

Bermuda’s economy has been buffeted by the challenges of COVID-19 during 2020. But a robust respon...

27 Nov 2020

NAV Facilities: A Promising Vaccine for Funds in the Era of Covid-19?

The spotlight has been on NAV facilities and other bespoke financings as an area poised for growth, ...

21 Sep 2020

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 ...

21 Aug 2020

Investment Funds and ESG Investing – the Appleby perspective

In this article, we examine these trends from the perspective of our Appleby offices around the worl...

14 Jul 2020

How COVID-19 is Affecting the Responsibilities of Trustees and How They Can Ensure They are Fulfilling Their Duties

First published on ePrivate Client, July 2020 These unprecedented times of COVID-19 are challengi...

16 Jun 2020

Considerations for trustees during coronavirus (COVID-19)—the view from Jersey

Private Client analysis: Who saw a global pandemic coming in 2020? Was anyone ready for it? David Do...

4 Jun 2020

Commercial leases in Jersey - Practical considerations arising from new guidance for the Covid-19 period

Tenants of commercial premises in Jersey suffering financial hardship may be considering, or may ind...

26 May 2020

Economic Substance in the time of COVID-19

Cayman, like many other jurisdictions, introduced its ES Law in response to international pressure t...

20 May 2020

Threatened insolvency: Personal Exposure of Directors

During the challenging economic environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic, business resilience an...

12 May 2020

Pandemic-induced market dynamics could result in Class of 2020

Current insurance and reinsurance market dynamics suggest that it could be an opportune time for sta...

7 May 2020

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...

7 May 2020

E-signatures – Who needs ink anyway?

The global spread of COVID-19 and the sustained containment protocols in place including social dist...

23 Apr 2020

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 ...

23 Apr 2020

Duties and Liabilities of Directors of Bermuda companies

During the challenging economic environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic, directors need to be e...

9 Apr 2020

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...

8 Apr 2020

Dividends in COVID-19 financial landscape

As Covid-19 sweeps across the globe, many companies are choosing to retract, suspend or reduce divid...

8 Apr 2020

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...

8 Apr 2020

Shareholder activism during COVID-19

A number of global businesses use Bermuda as their jurisdiction of choice. COVID-19 is continuing to...

6 Apr 2020

Wrongful Trading: Legal position in Jersey

During these uncertain times, business resilience and continuity is at the forefront and directors o...

3 Apr 2020

Estate planning during COVID-19

With people working from home and being surrounded by their spouse, children, and in some cases pare...

2 Apr 2020

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...

26 Mar 2020

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.

Key Contacts

Malcolm Moller

Group Managing Partner: Mauritius, Seychelles

T +230 203 4301
E Email Malcolm

Mark Holligon

Managing Partner: Isle of Man

T +44 (0)1624 647 691
E Email Mark

John Wasty

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution: Bermuda

T +1 441 298 3232
E Email John

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