While the basic features of the trust remain, there are some notable differences in how trusts can be structured in these jurisdictions.
Updates on Bermuda Economic Substance Requirements
The Bermuda Registrar of Companies (ROC) extended the filing deadline for those entities which earned no gross revenue during the relevant financial period ending 31 December 2021 to 30 September 2022. All filings are required to be done via the Economic Substance Portal.
Prelude to China's 20th National Congress
The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, to be convened in the second half of 2022, is expected to chart the course for the next phase of China’s development.
Podcast: Bermuda - IT and Outsourcing Contracts
Every business relies on IT infrastructure, at the hub of which lies the integrity and confidentiality of data. Listen to our latest podcast with partners Jerome Wilson and Duncan Card.
Podcast: NFTs From a Bermuda Regulatory Perspective
NFTs – where creativity and regulation can converge. In this ‘Tech Talks’ episode, we delve into NFTs from a regulatory, creator and consumer/platform angle.
Attachment Orders – A useful debt enforcement tool for creditors
One of the unsettling questions that lingers in the minds of creditors is how to secure or recover their debts. There are a number of enforcement routes that can help creditors to secure, as well as recover, their debts in Mauritius.
The ICLG Guide to Fintech 2022: British Virgin Islands Chapter
Appleby has provided the British Virgin Islands chapter to the International Comparative Legal Guide - Fintech 2022, covering a broad overview of common issues in fintech laws and regulations.
ESG Series Part I: Climate Change – What on Earth is going on?
‘ESG’ has well and truly arrived, and has triggered a new age in business and financial investment strategy. In a four-part part series, Advocate and Partner Anthony Williams and Senior Associate Alex Thornton de Mauroy, of the Appleby Dispute Resolution team in Guernsey, examine what is meant by ESG, how it is measured in terms of data and investment performance, and finally the legal consequences for stakeholders (directors and trustees) in getting it wrong. In the first of this series, we look at ESG with a focus on climate change.
The Cayman Islands restructuring officer regime comes into force on 31 August 2022
These new proceedings will significantly enhance the Cayman Islands restructuring regime.
Welcome to the ‘Bermuda Shorts’ Podcast
The Appleby ‘Bermuda Shorts’ podcast features short talks on all things business and Bermuda with our lawyers from Bermuda and other industry experts. Our ‘Tech Talks’ series focuses on topics and trends in technology which are transforming businesses, markets and everyday life. Listen to learn more about Appleby, Bermuda and our Technology expertise.
Establishing a business in Jersey
If you wish to set up a new business in Jersey, a number of general legal issues need to be addressed. Those mentioned within this overview would equally apply to acquiring an existing business.
Cayman Courts Shift Toward More Efficient Case Management
The Cayman Islands is a leading offshore financial center where the courts are used to dealing with a significant volume of high-value, often multijurisdictional, proceedings.
