The company, limited by shares, is the most common corporate entity worldwide. A company generally has two decision making groups: the company in general meeting (i.e. the shareholders) and the board.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Guide 2022 – Mauritius
This country-specific guide provides an overview of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) laws and regulations applicable in Mauritius.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Guide 2022 – Isle of Man
This country-specific guide provides an overview of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) laws and regulations applicable in the Isle of Man.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Guide 2022 – Guernsey
This country-specific guide provides an overview of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) laws and regulations applicable in Guernsey.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Guide 2022 – Cayman Islands update
This country-specific guide provides an overview of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) laws and regulations applicable in the Cayman Islands.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Guide 2022 – British Virgin Islands
This country-specific guide provides an overview of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) laws and regulations applicable in the British Virgin Islands.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Guide 2022 – Bermuda
This country-specific guide provides an overview of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) laws and regulations applicable in Bermuda.
This Guide provides a summary of the laws and procedures relating to the duties of directors of Guernsey companies.
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.
Appleby contributes Cayman chapter to Chambers’ Blockchain 2022
Appleby has authored the Cayman Islands chapter of Chambers and Partners’ “Blockchain 2022” guide. The guide covers 20 jurisdictions and provides the latest legal information on decentralised finance (DeFi); updates to tax systems to consider blockchain and cryptocurrencies; non-fungible tokens (NFTs); initial coin offerings (ICOs); smart contracts; data privacy and protection; and mining and staking.
This guide to trusts in Bermuda addresses the creation of trusts, their uses and the types of trusts available in Bermuda.
Technology and Innovation Guide – Seychelles
As the pace of technological change accelerates, so too does the legal and regulatory landscape. The Appleby 2022 Offshore Technology and Innovation Guide provides a unique and detailed overview of the legal and regulatory position in the Seychelles.