Where there is a will, there is a claim
Imagine living with your partner for more than a decade, only to discover that under Bermuda law, you have no automatic right to their estate if they die without a will.
Our guide to Guernsey funds provides an overview of the Guernsey investment funds industry, exploring the types of Guernsey funds available such as registered, authorised and regulated, as well as their wider regulation. Appleby’s Guernsey funds guide also takes a closer look at the Guernsey Green Fund, the taxation of Guernsey investment funds and economic substance legislation.
Back to Basics - Disputes Series
Statutory Demands in the BVI - Serve or Swerve? A statutory demand is a familiar feature of insolvency processes across the world, and the BVI is no different. In theory, a statutory demand can be a useful tool used by a creditor to force a company to either pay an outstanding debt, or run the risk of liquidation.
Jersey employment law developments summarised by Appleby’s top-ranked lawyers
Appleby remains the only offshore law firm operating across all three Crown Dependencies and, once again, its employment law teams in each of those jurisdictions has been ranked Tier 1 in legal directories including Legal 500. Find out more about our Employment Law advice.
Guide to Banking and Finance in the Cayman Islands 2025
The Banking and Finance 2025 guide provides the latest legal information on the loan market in each jurisdiction covered, including the impact of global conflicts and ESG lending; loan structuring and documentation, including restrictions on foreign lenders; tax issues; guarantees and security; enforcement; bankruptcy and insolvency; and project finance.
Appleby and private capital in the UK
Appleby Jersey continues to be active in supporting UK focussed private capital transactions. Our expert explores a number of areas where we can assist, namely Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financing, TISE Listings, Company Incorporations / Administration Services, Fund Raising and Safe Harbours. Read more
Cayman Islands Court Considers Scope Of Powers To Be Sought In Letter Of Request
Cayman Islands liquidators regularly seek recognition of their appointment in Hong Kong, and rely on letters of request from the Grand Court in support of such recognition applications. In its short decision in Re China GEM Fund IX L.P. [2025] CIGC (FSD) 100 the Grand Court has provided guidance on the appropriate scope of powers to be sought in such requests.
