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
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spotlight article: protecting personal data
One unanticipated consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the huge increase in the collection of personal data.
With much of the world’s population working remotely for extended periods, people have had to quickly sign up to digital tools and communications platforms, often without fully understanding how those tools may be collecting their personal data, or worse, knowing that the companies behind those platforms will harvest their data, but having no alternative other than to accept. At the same time, their smart home devices are capable of recording confidential conversations and their phones are able to track their movements with increasing precision. Should these workers venture outside their temporary home offices, new surveillance and tracking measures monitor adherence to “lockdowns” and public health authorities are increasingly sharing medical data, all in an attempt to keep the virus under control.
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.
Covid-19: Protecting Personal Data – the New Normal
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Has Covid-19 flattened the fund finance curve?
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Going private transactions during COVID-19
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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...
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
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Appleby Advises On New Recovery Fund Foundation
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Electronic signing of documents and COVID-19
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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 – 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 – 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 Economic Substance Update
All of the offshore jurisdictions in which Appleby operates have implemented legislation to require ...
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...
COVID-19 – Commercial property guidance in Jersey
The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture has published Guidance relating, p...
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...
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...
Wrongful Trading: Legal position in Jersey
During these uncertain times, business resilience and continuity is at the forefront and directors 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...
Shareholder activism during COVID-19
A number of global businesses use Bermuda as their jurisdiction of choice. COVID-19 is continuing to...
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...
Economic Substance in the time of COVID-19
Cayman, like many other jurisdictions, introduced its ES Law in response to international pressure t...
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...
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...
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Appleby recognised by Citywealth following brand refresh
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Appleby’s Female Leader’s Network: One year on
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Appleby recognised for outstanding service in Chambers and Partners Global Guide
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Appleby announce a number of high profile appointments across its global offering
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Appleby named Law Firm of the Year at Citywealth IFC Awards
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Positive Energy: Appleby comments on an active Energy and Natural Resources sector
Appleby has reported another strong year in the energy and natural resources sector and has acted on...
Nine Appleby Offices Recognised in IFLR 1000 Guide
Nine of Appleby’s offices have achieved Tier 1 and Tier 2 status in the latest IFLR1000 rankings.
Appleby Highly Commended as Offshore Law Firm of the Year
Appleby was recognised with a Highly Commended status in the Offshore Law Firm of the Year category ...
Appleby nominated for Offshore Law Firm of the Year
Appleby has been shortlisted in the Offshore Law Firm of the Year category in this year’s The Lawy...