Charting New Territory: How England’s Digital Assets Framework Can Guide Cayman Islands Law
The Law Commission of England and Wales’ Supplemental Report entitled “Digital Assets as Personal Property” and the resultant Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill (currently proceeding in the House of Lords) aims to introduce a significant ‘third category’ of personal property, capable of accommodating the complexities and unique nature of digital assets. The Supplemental Report and Bill serve as a valuable point of reference for the Cayman Islands, guiding our approach to digital property rights within an evolving financial landscape. This article will examine how these developments can assist Cayman’s legal framework and market opportunities.
Cyber & IT Security Law and Regulation Guide 2025: Bermuda
By the end of the last decade, the incidence rate of cybercrime, ransomware attacks and online security threats had escalated to levels where legislators and regulators around the world were stepping up the nature and quality of laws and regulation that were being specifically designed to address those governance and risk management challenges.
Augmented Advocacy Series (Bermuda): PIPA and Anonymisation
With the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA) coming into force on January 1, organisations in Bermuda face the critical challenge of balancing stringent data protection requirements with the increasing demand for data-driven information systems.
Podcast: BITA: The Evolving Ecosystem of Digital Assets
Appleby speaks with Bermuda Innovation and Technology Association (BITA) members about BITA and the “big tent” technology community in Bermuda. Listen to the latest podcast now.
Privacy Law and Compliance Guide 2025: Bermuda
Privacy Law and Compliance Guide 2025: Bermuda. Bermuda’s privacy laws and regulations concerning the protection and use of personal information in Bermuda currently exists across two different statutes.
In-Depth: Insolvency (formerly The Insolvency Review) offers an incisive review of the most consequential features of the insolvency laws and procedures in key jurisdictions worldwide. It also examines the practical implications of recent market trends and insolvency case developments.
Recovery planning for commercial insurers
New rules released by the Bermuda Monetary Authority aim to equip certain insurers with a structured approach to prepare for various adverse situations before they escalate into severe stress conditions.
Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Isle of Man 2024
A guide to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) law and practices in Isle of Man, with a focus on key areas including deal structure, due diligence requirements, regulatory frameworks, treatment of seller liability, deal process, hostile bids and other trends across the M&A sector in the jurisdiction.
Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in the Cayman Islands 2024
A guide to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) law and practices in the Cayman Islands, with a focus on key areas including deal structure, due diligence requirements, regulatory frameworks, treatment of seller liability, deal process, hostile bids and other trends across the M&A sector in the jurisdiction.
Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Bermuda 2024
A guide to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) law and practices in Bermuda, with a focus on key areas including deal structure, due diligence requirements, regulatory frameworks, treatment of seller liability, deal process, hostile bids and other trends across the M&A sector in the jurisdiction.
Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Mauritius 2024
A guide to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) law and practices in Mauritius, with a focus on key areas including deal structure, due diligence requirements, regulatory frameworks, treatment of seller liability, deal process, hostile bids and other trends across the M&A sector in the jurisdiction.
