Case Commentary: Mulliez H.S.B v Telecel Group SA & Anor 2025 SCJ 31
On 22 January 2025, the full bench of the Court of Civil Appeal in the matter of Mulliez H.S.B v Telecel Group SA & Anor 2025 SCJ 31 decided on the scope of Section 6 of the Court of Civil Appeal Act 1963, also common referred as the “similar purpose application” section. Unsurprisingly, the Court has pathed the way for judicial activism holding that the: “Court would therefore readily intervene, in the absence of any appropriate or adequate legal remedy, where the immediate and urgent intervention of the Court is warranted for the due administration of justice through the exercise of its equitable jurisdiction.”
Fostering Respect: the Importance of Bullying and Sexual Harassment Policies in Bermuda (Part 1)
Under the Employment Act 2000 (EA), it is a requirement for an employer to not only have a compliant policy statement against bullying and sexual harassment (the Bullying and Sexual Harassment Policy), but to bring it to the attention of its employees.
Personal liability for 'playing fast and loose' with the rules for wrongful trading in Jersey
Following the Royal Court of Jersey's first wrongful trading order, our experts give their insight.
Navigating wealth preservation and growth: Insights from Richard Grasby
As part of the Hubbis Private Client Insights- Year-End Review 2024, Richard Grasby offers his perspective on evolving priorities of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. From addressing geopolitical risks and wealth preservation to leveraging innovative financial centers and exploring new opportunities for growth, his insights underscore the importance of strategic, forward-thinking advisory. Grasby also highlights the value of transparent, client -focused services and the increasing role of next generation leaders in shaping family governance and succession planning.
Bermuda: Chambers Insurance & Reinsurance Guide 2025
This guide provides the latest information on sources of insurance and reinsurance law, overseas-based insurers or reinsurers, making an insurance contract, intermediary involvement, alternative risk transfer (ART) transactions, warranties, conditions precedent, insurance disputes and insurtech.
A Golden New Year for natural resources in the Channel Islands
Our expert considers why Jersey and Guernsey are attractive jurisdictions for natural resource companies
Bermuda: Insurance industry is going through a ‘profound’ tech transformation
One of the most pressing demands on insurers, and their leadership, is coping with the accelerating pace of technology innovation and risk.
Augmented Advocacy Series (Bermuda): AI and Legal Privilege
The dramatic rise in the use of artificial intelligence in the legal sector raises issues around legal professional privilege, the concept under English law ― and adopted under Bermuda law ― that protects confidential communications between a lawyer and their client.
Stig of the Dump meets crypto: how one hard drive ended up in legal landfill
This case comment explores the decision of the English High Court on 9 January 2025 in James Howells v Newport City Council (Howells v Newport), where a quest to recover a discarded hard drive said to contain the key to hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin collided with waste-management legislation—resulting in a legal dead-end. This article looks at the key takeaways around digital assets, property rights, and statutory ownership of “rubbish,” illustrating that sometimes even crypto treasure can turn into costly landfill.
The Global sees us share updates and insights from across our network of international offices on the latest legislative news, trends or developments impacting the corporate sector.
The BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act, 2024 and the BVI Business Companies and Limited Partnerships (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations, 2024 came into effect on 2 January 2025 (Amendments).
