Developments In The Law On Digital Assets
Bermuda is world-renowned for its cutting-edge regulation of fintech and digital assets. There is potentially enormous value to be realised in Bermuda through the adoption of digital assets or digital asset infrastructure − including blockchains, smart contracts, tokenised digital assets and cryptographic techniques − in the context of traditional financial services. We have seen firms exploring the adoption of digital asset infrastructure in the reinsurance, investment fund, banking and private trust sectors.
Using an Employee’s Personal Information in Light of PIPA
Since 2016, there has been significant development in the law relating to the use of personal information. In Bermuda, the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (‘PIPA’) received Royal Assent on 27 July 2016 but has not yet come into full force, however following a recent government announcement, that PIPA is to come into full effect on 1 January 2025, employers need to be aware of how this important piece of legislation will affect them.
The insurance-linked securities (ILS) market is on pace for a record year, according to lawyer Brad Adderley, who has been involved with the market since its inception in the early 2000s.
Lead-in to PIPA law is not too lengthy
Last Friday in the House of Assembly, the Government introduced amending legislation required to bring Bermuda’s 2016 privacy laws into effect on January 1, 2025. That may seem like a long ramp-up period to some, but it is not.
Podcast: Culture, Diversity and Inclusion
How do you create a culture of quality and equality? Tune in to this thought-provoking episode in our Appleby Jersey podcast series. Managing Partner James Gaudin, Associate Khanyisile Deliwe and Senior Associate Joanna Murphy, discuss the importance of empowering every colleague and valuing their contribution. In this honest, empowering and insightful conversation they share stories from their personal experiences and talk about the impact it can have when everyone has a voice, is heard and their emotional and physical wellbeing is prioritised.
Podcast: My 51-year Career with Appleby - John Bisson, Part 3
Today our Jersey podcast series Let’s Talk Law: Jersey, focusses on the impressive career of Partner John Bisson, who has been at Appleby for 51 years. Join John as he offers his vision of what the future holds and offers advice to young people starting out in law in the final part of his podcast trilogy.
Whether you're a landlord or tenant looking for pre-let advice, we can help. Our expert property lawyers provide advice on every aspect of commercial property law and can help mitigate certain risks associated with the grant of a new lease. Due to the complex nature of the document, we will clarify the meaning of pre-let agreements and answer some common questions.
Appleby Bermuda Contributes to Private Trust Companies Handbook Second Edition
Vanessa Schrum, Partner and Group Head of Appleby’s Private Client and Trusts department in Bermuda, has contributed to the second edition of ‘Private Trust Companies: A Handbook for Advisers’, published by Globe Law and Business.
Podcast: Why Appleby for Wills and Probate - John Bisson, Part 2
John Bisson shares his impressive knowledge about the importance of wills and probate, the impact of inheritance tax and stamp duty, and how he supports high net worth individuals by working closely with the Private Client and Trusts Team in his second podcast.
Private trust company (PTC) structures in Guernsey
This guide is a summary of the law and procedures relating to private trust company (PTC) structures in Guernsey.
The 2023 Cayman Islands Real Estate Guide
The Real Estate 2023 guide provides the latest legal information on the impact of disruptive technologies, proposals for reform, sale and purchase, real estate finance, planning and zoning, investment vehicles, commercial leases, construction and tax in the Cayman Islands.
Personal health information and your privacy
When Bermuda’s privacy laws come into full force, perhaps this year, one of the most sensitive areas of privacy protection will concern the medical and health records that so many organisations collect and use.