Corporate real estate acquisition in Bermuda
Corporate real estate acquisitions in Bermuda are a matter of careful balance. That is because, at just 21 square miles, land in Bermuda is a finite and closely managed resource.
Long-term reinsurance and ILS are set for growth
After a record-breaking 2024, Bermuda’s life reinsurance sector is likely to expand further this year, according to Brad Adderley. Adderley, who is managing partner of Appleby in Bermuda and runs its insurance practice, said in an interview at the Bermuda Risk Summit last month that, based on the new large reinsurers his firm was incorporating so far this year, there was a strong likelihood that Bermuda would match the 10 that were formed in 2024.
Multiple Pre-empted Listings Facility on The International Stock Exchange (TISE)
Find out more about the use of the Multiple Pre-empted Listings Facility.
Bermuda: The vital role of the principal representative
Bermuda's regulatory framework requires every insurance company registered under the Insurance Act 1978, including those without a physical presence on the island, to appoint a principal representative approved by the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
Guide to International Fraud & Asset Tracing in the Cayman Islands 2025
This country-specific guide to international fraud and asset tracing in the Cayman Islands focuses on thelatest legal information on fraud claims, disclosure of assets, shareholders’ claims against fraudulent directors, overseas parties in fraud claims, rules for claiming punitive or exemplary damages and laws to protect banking secrecy.
Technology and Innovation Guide – Cayman Islands
As the pace of technological change accelerates, so too does the legal and regulatory landscape. The Appleby 2025 Offshore Technology and Innovation Guide provides a unique and detailed overview of the legal and regulatory position in the Cayman Islands.
In its recent judgment in CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd v Republic of India, the High Court of England and Wales has held that ratification by a State of the New York Convention does not in itself amount to a waiver of immunity by that State in arbitral enforcement proceedings under English (and by extension Cayman) statute, addressing a key question that had been raised – but left unanswered – by previous authorities. This decision is of interest in relation to arbitral enforcement against States in the Cayman Islands.
Overview of Lending and Taking Security in the Isle of Man
Appleby has contributed to a guide on Lending and Taking Security in the Isle of Man, which now forms part of the Finance practice area on Practical Law Global, a key online know-how resource for lawyers and in-house counsel engaging in cross-border work.
The End of the Digital Nomad Visa: How Else Can Individuals Reside in Bermuda?
As of 28 February 2025, Bermuda officially discontinued its popular “Work from Bermuda” (WFB) Certificate, which had allowed digital nomads and remote workers to live and work on the island for up to a year. This program, introduced in August 2020, was part of a global trend during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to attract remote professionals seeking a change of scenery. The scheme was popular – and the application process relatively straightforward - with the Bermuda Government reporting around 1,800 participants. However, the Government has recently announced that it will be “transitioning back to multi-year residency applications for individuals who wish to reside in Bermuda”. Termination of the scheme marks a significant shift in Bermuda’s approach to remote working and residency with the Government stating that the “transition aligns with the Government’s long-term economic strategy and housing policies, as it will help ensure more housing is available for locals”.
Compliance with Pipa for trustees
The Personal Information Protection Act 2016, the island’s data protection legislation, applies to all organisations that use personal information in Bermuda.
Guide to companies in the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man has two separate company law regimes: one establishing companies governed by the Companies Acts 1931-2004 (1931 Act) and the other the Companies Act 2006 (2006 Act) (together, Manx Companies). The 1931 Act is based on a traditional company law regime familiar to English company lawyers. The 2006 Act follows the international business company model which is available in a number of offshore jurisdictions which is less formal and devolves a number of administrative matters to a registered agent rather than a public registrar.
