Guide to Litigation in the Cayman Islands 2026
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Litigation laws and regulations applicable in Cayman Islands.
Guide to Blockchain & Crypto-Assets in the British Virgin Islands 2026
The BVI Blockchain & Crypto-Assets 2026 guide provides the latest legal information on the evolution and regulation of these markets, licensing and set-up requirements for businesses, cross-border services, defi considerations, and information on payments and stablecoins, as well as tokenisation and real-world assets.
Guide to Venture Capital in the Cayman Islands 2026
This guide provides the latest legal insights into the Cayman Islands venture capital landscape, covering key market trends, fund structures, economics and regulation. It also explores investments in venture capital-backed companies, including due diligence, transaction documentation, investor protections and corporate governance, as well as government incentives and tax considerations, employee incentive arrangements, and exit strategies.
Bermuda: Restructuring & Insolvency
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Restructuring & Insolvency laws and regulations applicable in Bermuda.
Guide to Loans & Secured Financing in the Cayman Islands 2026
This guide provides local insights into the legal and regulatory framework governing bank lending and finance. It covers key topics including bank loans versus debt securities, common forms of bank loan facilities, bridge financing, the roles of agents, trustees and lenders, and governing laws. It also examines the regulatory landscape, including capital, liquidity and disclosure requirements, the use of loan proceeds, cross-border lending, and interest rate and currency restrictions. In addition, the guide explores security interests and guarantees, the impact of fraudulent conveyance and similar doctrines on bank loan financing structures, intercreditor arrangements, loan terms and structures, and recent market developments.
It’s healthy to sometimes disagree with regulators
At some point, almost every regulated business will disagree with its regulator.
Important for Cayman litigants, funders and attorneys given the growing use of third-party funding in disputes.
Guide to Fintech Law in the Isle of Man 2026
Appleby's guide to fintech law in the Isle of Man provides an overview of fintech laws and regulations in the jurisdiction – including the current fintech landscape, funding for fintech, regulation, other regulatory regimes/ non-financial regulation, and technology.
A Cautionary Tale in Interim Injunctive Relief: Lessons from Dixon v Seymour
In a recent judgment of Chief Justice Ramsay-Hale, the Cayman Grand Court provided guidance on the necessary components of an application for interim injunctive relief. The ruling illustrates how an ex parte application may fail to satisfy the American Cyanamid test when unsupported by proper evidence.
Bermuda Privacy Commissioner Signals Shift to Stronger PIPA Enforcement
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (PrivCom) has issued its first annual report since Bermuda's Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA) came fully into force, with the reports content signaling a transition from education and implementation to a stronger focus on enforcement.
On 30 June 2026, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) delivered a judgment impacting the domestic and global business sectors in Mauritius.
