Briefing Note: CDD – Acceptance of Scanned PDFs of Wet Ink Certified Documents
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has updated the Handbook on Countering Financial Crime (AML/CFT/CPF) (Handbook), introducing changes that affect how regulated businesses verify their clients’ identities and documents.
JPLs, Directors and Arbitration: Grand Court Clarifies the Scope of Provisional Liquidators' Powers
In Peakwave Investment Management Ltd v Energy Evolution GP Ltd [2026] CIGC (FSD) 22, the Grand Court clarified the scope of joint provisional liquidators' powers following their appointment. In particular, the Court confirmed that the appointment of provisional liquidators does not automatically displace existing directors.
The Strategic Misstep: Why Using Winding-Up Petitions for Debt Collection Fails
On 02 June 2026, the Bankruptcy Division of the Supreme Court (Bankruptcy Division) delivered an important judgment on statutory demands. In particular the Bankruptcy Division confirmed (i) its discretion on this issue and, (ii) the rationale for statutory demands under the Insolvency Act 2009 (Insolvency Act).
The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has overturned a decision of the Ombudsman in a successful judicial review brought by Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC), represented by Appleby.
Changes of control: A recurring gap in fitness & propriety due diligence
Change of control transactions involving Isle of Man regulated entities continue to expose a recurring (and avoidable) risk. Namely, a failure to carry out, and evidence, due diligence on incoming controllers.
The Cost of Getting Employee Departures Wrong: Five Common Pitfalls for Bermuda Employers
Employee departures are an inevitable part of running a business, but the way they are managed can have significant legal, financial and operational consequences. In Bermuda, employers who approach terminations without adequate preparation may expose themselves to unnecessary disputes, regulatory issues, and reputational harm. Whether an employee is being dismissed for performance reasons, made redundant or departing as part of a negotiated exit, by recognizing the following common mistakes and taking a proactive approach, organizations can manage departures more effectively and reduce risk.
It’s time to bridge Pipa compliance gap
A review of 200 publicly available privacy notices of companies in Bermuda has revealed that just one in nine are fully compliant with the Personal Information Protection Act 2016.
Transparency is a legal requirement under Pipa
Major companies across the European Union have faced substantial fines between 2019 and 2024, estimated at a total of €930 million (about $1.08 billion), not only for cyberattacks or data breaches, but also for issues such as noncompliant privacy notices. A common theme in many cases has been a lack of transparency.
ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS: Law Over Borders Comparative Guide 2026 – Jersey
A Jersey guide to how judgments are enforced.
On 08 May 2026, the Mauritian Supreme Court, sitting as the panel of Designated Judges appointed under the International Arbitration Act 2008 (IAA), delivered an important judgment in Intermediate Investment Holdings Ltd v Imevbore & Ors 2026 SCJ 186 (IIHL Case). The Supreme Court declined to award costs sought by the Respondents following the Applicant’s withdrawal of an application for an interim injunction.
Outsourcing considerations for Bermuda insurers
As Bermuda insurers engage with third-party service providers to support their business functions, the Bermuda Monetary Authority has clarified its regulatory expectations surrounding outsourcing arrangements and operational resilience.
A Changing Landscape for Business Relocation
Find out more about the changing landscape for business relocation to Jersey
