What not to forget when an employee leaves
There are many practical and ‘housekeeping’ matters that employers need to deal with when an emp...
Contributed surplus: it’s not capital!
Last week, in part one, we discussed the meaning of share premium, the various ways a company may us...
Share premium: do you have it?
When the issuance of shares by a company is discussed, the first thought that comes to mind is the s...
No question you’ll see more life reinsurers in Bermuda
While the emergence of property and casualty (P&C) startups in Bermuda is likely to be muted in ...
Saunders v Vautier where the beneficial class is not closed - the debate goes on...
The Saunders v Vautier rule is familiar territory for trust lawyers. In the modern world it is unde...
Can an employer dismiss an employee for refusing to return to work due to concerns about Covid?
Public health restrictions in Bermuda have been gradually easing in recent months and almost all cam...
Since our last quarterly update, important developments have occurred with respect to the applicabil...
The Income Tax (Substance Requirements) Order 2021 was approved by Tynwald on 16 June 2021. This O...
Solvency Statements under Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 - Is it time to go paperless?
In April of this year, the Royal Court of Jersey considered the practicalities around the making of ...
Trust Disputes and the BVI Trustee (Amendment) Act, 2021
In the Trustee (Amendment) Act 2021 (the “Amendment Act”) the BVI legislature has made a number ...
Virtual Currency in Bermuda: An Update
Bermuda has come a long way in the virtual currency sphere.
Why use Jersey entities in restructurings?
As the extension of various forbearance measures and fiscal support packages continues in response t...
