Appleby Jersey's Caoimhe Dunphy tells us what it's like being a trainee
This article provides an overview of the key legal issues facing preference shareholders in Cayman Islands companies when considering enforcing their redemption rights.
Privacy issues in new beneficial ownership regime
Bermuda has passed the Beneficial Ownership Act 2025, a landmark reform that consolidates and simplifies the ownership disclosure regime, introduces new roles and powers for the Registrar of Companies and sets out new responsibilities for companies themselves.
BMA requires greater operational resilience
Last month, the Bermuda Monetary Authority issued its code of conduct to bolster the resiliency of registrants when they are faced with operational disruptions.
Fintech Laws and Regulations British Virgin Islands 2025
This chapter examines some of the key challenges in the fintech sector, focusing on funding, financial and non-financial regulatory frameworks, and technological developments.
Types of Debt Securities listed on TISE in 2025
Find out more about the range of debt securities listed on TISE
Enforcing Integrity: The UK’s Legal Arsenal Against Market Abuse
The legal concept of market abuse and the twin concept of upholding market integrity are not new as these were prevalent since the 17th century ¹. As a matter of fact, there is a belief that insider dealing was the root cause of demise of the South Sea Company in the 18th century.
Private Cat Bonds and Casualty Sidecars Gaining Momentum in ILS Space
Following a particularly busy quarter for privately placed catastrophe bond transactions, this appears to be a sign of where momentum in the market is heading as more new sponsors continue to make their way into the cat bond space, according to Brad Adderley, Bermuda Managing Partner.
Podcast: Insights on DABA Licensing in Bermuda
Join Bermuda’s Jerome Wilson and George McCallum for an insightful “Tech Talks” episode exploring the practical considerations for licensing a Digital Assets Business Act (DABA) entity in Bermuda.
The exponential growth of hyperscale data centers, driven by surging demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, is reshaping the way these assets are financed. As operators seek to scale rapidly, bank debt funding is moving towards capital markets solutions. Securitisation, particularly in Asia, is emerging as a strategic tool to monetise long-term lease receivables, with offshore SPVs playing a pivotal role in enabling cross-border capital flows.
Foundation Companies Guide 2025 – Part 1
This Cayman Islands Foundation Companies Guide is a summary of the law and procedures relating to the establishment and operation of Foundation Companies in the Cayman Islands and a summary of typical use cases. In Part 1, we will cover the essential foundations: the legal framework, key attributes, incorporation process, and the critical roles within a Foundation Company.
Guide to Restructuring & Insolvency in the Cayman Islands 2025
The Cayman Islands has established itself as a leading jurisdiction for corporate restructuring, offering a sophisticated legal framework that combines English common law principles with modern commercial flexibility. The jurisdiction offers sophisticated statutory frameworks, an experienced judiciary familiar with complex cross-border matters, a skilled body of legal practitioners operating in the financial services sector and the absence of restrictions on foreign ownership or control of Cayman Islands entities. The jurisdiction’s practical advantages include established infrastructure for complex international transactions, efficient court procedures with expedited hearings, and strong relationships with major financial centres. The courts demonstrate commercial pragmatism in granting urgent relief and recognising foreign proceedings, while maintaining legal certainty through consistent jurisprudence, making the Cayman Islands a preferred venue for restructuring multinational entities and offshore financing structures.
