Log in or register
Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 12 JUNE 2024

Global Shipping Digest - June 2024

Conyers
Conyers
Contributor
Conyers

Conyers

For over 25 years Conyers’ London office has provided time-zone sensitive advice and support to our...

View firm profile
Explore more from Conyers

Welcome to the Conyers Global Shipping Digest which is an overview of our significant advice mandates in the global shipping M&A, capital markets and financing sectors over the course of the past twelve months.

GlobalTransport
Marcello Ausenda
Marcello Ausenda
Guy Cooper
Guy Cooper
Victor Richards
Victor Richards
Sophia Greaves
Sophia Greaves
Matthew Stocker
Matthew Stocker
Jennifer Panchaud
Jennifer Panchaud
Barnabas Finnigan
Barnabas Finnigan
Rachael Pape
Rachael Pape
Beverly Cheung
Beverly Cheung
Author LinkedIn connections

Welcome to the Conyers Global Shipping Digest which is an overview of our significant advice mandates in the global shipping M&A, capital markets and financing sectors over the course of the past twelve months.

Throughout this period, the global economy has faced ongoing challenges, including shifting market dynamics and geopolitical tensions disrupting supply chains and affecting the productivity of global shipping fleets. Despite these challenges, the firm's global shipping practice has thrived, experiencing record transactional deal flow across our core Bermuda, Cayman and BVI offerings. We have advised on numerous high-value financing and M&A transactions – including several with a deal size of over US$1 billion. The deals highlighted in this digest showcase our shipping clients' effective utilisation of our core jurisdictions for significant international ship finance and capital markets transactions. Leading companies such as Seadrill Limited, Carnival

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

View source

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

See more popular content from

Article

Stablecoin Regulation 2026: Key Takeaways From Stablecoin Week And The Clarity Act Vote

The failure of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in the US Senate leaves cryptocurrency market participants navigating regulatory uncertainty, while major blockchain networks accelerate infrastructure development to integrate traditional banks onto stablecoin payment rails. Cross-border payments emerge as a dominant use case, with stablecoins offering faster, cheaper international settlements than correspondent banking, though compliance frameworks must evolve to match real-time transaction speeds.
Cayman IslandsFinance and Banking
Conyers
Conyers
Article

The Cayman Islands Makes Its Mark At The NAIC 2026 Summer National Meeting

The Cayman Islands has formally applied for Qualified Jurisdiction Status with the NAIC, marking a pivotal moment for its insurance sector. As regulators advance significant changes to risk-based capital requirements for offshore reinsurance and intensify scrutiny of private credit investments, stakeholders face a transforming regulatory landscape that will reshape capital treatment and competitive positioning.
Cayman IslandsInsurance
Conyers
Conyers
Article

SGX Mainboard & Catalist Public Companies Report L H1 2026

Singapore's capital markets are experiencing a significant transformation driven by the MAS-led Equity Market Development Programme, which has injected S$6.5 billion in liquidity and sparked a revival in IPO activity. With over 20 companies preparing to go public and new cross-border listing infrastructure connecting SGX with Nasdaq, the market is showing signs of meaningful structural reform and growing institutional confidence.
SingaporeFinance and Banking
Conyers
Conyers
Article

Hong Kong’s Uncertificated Securities Market Regime: What Cayman Islands And Bermuda Issuers Need To Know

Hong Kong's uncertificated securities market regime, launching November 2026, eliminates paper share certificates for listed securities, requiring electronic title holding through approved registrar systems. Cayman Islands and Bermuda issuers must transition within five years, necessitating constitutional document amendments and new operational procedures. Companies need to appoint approved securities registrars, plan shareholder approvals, and ensure compliance before their assigned transition dates.
Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
Conyers
Conyers
Article

BVI Annual Returns: Preparation For Upcoming Deadline – 30 September 2026

BVI companies must file annual returns containing balance sheets and income statements with their registered agents. Companies with a December 31 year-end face a September 30, 2026 deadline, while others must file within nine months of their financial year-end. Conyers offers preparation services starting at $1,500 for simple holding companies and provides secure online filing through their client portal.
British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
Conyers
Conyers