Ship Arrest in Mauritius: Legal Certainty Under the 1952 Convention in a Changing Maritime Landscape
Mauritius is considered as an attractive option when considering ports in the region to secure maritime claims through in rem judicial proceedings namely ship arrest. While its strategic geographical position on the Western Indian Ocean marine highway as well as its well-tried regulatory framework on ship arrest do raise interests of maritime claimants, nevertheless, have also been raised as to the adequacy of the existing law governing ship arrest, in the light of the evolution of shipping business and heightened risks of damage and loss associated with maritime operations.
Guide to Offshore Opinions in Guernsey
Our Guide to Offshore Opinions in Guernsey explains what Guernsey legal opinions are and how they provide assurance that a Guernsey party has the legal capacity to enter into a transaction and that the relevant documents are valid, properly executed, and enforceable. It is intended as an overview and does not provide a comprehensive summary of the law or the full range of issues that may be addressed in a legal opinion.
Archaeology meets Property: Understanding Jersey's new Heritage Law
Our insight into the new Jersey Heritage Law adopted by the States of Jersey to establish a statutory regime for the protection, reporting and preservation of archaeological and historical objects found on land or seabed within Jersey
International Women’s Day 2026 Roundtable: Rights. Justice. Action. For all women and girls.
As we recognise International Women’s Day 2025, we are reminded that gender equality is not just a vision – it’s a call to action.
Bermuda: An Overview of Insurance: Contentious
There has been a recent increase in policyholder disputes involving coverage challenges by (re)insurers in the context of Bermuda high-value, excess-of-loss policies. This is, in part, due to Bermuda’s commercial (re)insurers facing a marked and sustained rise in the volume of claims, incurring claims costs globally of BMD1.1 trillion from 2016 through 2024. The massive volume and quantum of claims can be attributed in part to the significance of the Bermuda (re)insurance market in the global economy, as well as Bermuda’s exposure to catastrophic losses caused by natural disasters over this period. Bermuda’s increased exposure to global (re)insurance risks has naturally resulted in an increase in complex claims and coverage disputes.
Risks for Transactions and Directors in Financially Distressed Businesses (Jersey)
Our experts address the legal and practical considerations in Jersey for a company director where that company is in financial distress and may subsequently enter insolvency proceedings
Cayman Islands Regulatory Round Up - Winter 2025/26
The round-up provides a concise yet thorough summary of regulatory developments relevant to financial service providers (FSPs) and other stakeholders in the Cayman Islands. It highlights key legislative changes, publications by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), updates on financial sanctions, and anticipates upcoming changes through "horizon scanning”. Links to the underlying CIMA publications, as well as related Appleby published briefings and e-alerts are available throughout this document. The information provided is “as of” 28 May 2025.
The Cost of Dissent: Managing Liquidity and Statutory Validity in Major Mauritian Transactions
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are intricate manoeuvres that demand more than just commercial synergy; they require absolute statutory precision.
The Global - Insights In Review
The Global sees us share updates and insights from across our network of international offices on the latest legislative news, trends or developments impacting the corporate sector.
Pay transparency heading Bermuda’s way?
The culture of secrecy with respect to pay traditionally found in workplaces may soon experience a shift, as global lawmakers and governments have enacted or moved toward enacting legislation to mandate greater pay transparency.
Bermuda Monetary Authority: Modern, Thoughtful and Competitive
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) has signaled a clear direction for the future of insurance supervision in Bermuda by the release of its latest Notice on Regulatory Burden Reduction for Better Policyholder Outcomes (Notice).
