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Court-sanctioned schemes of arrangement remain one of the most effective mechanisms available under Bermuda law for effecting privatisations and corporate restructurings.

It's been almost four years since limited liability companies were brought to Bermuda on October 1, 2016 under the Limited Liability Company Act 2016.

With its well-respected regulatory regime and highly regarded professional services industry, Bermuda is an ideal location for the creation of an international charitable structure.

One of the more striking features of Bermuda company law is just how difficult it is for a company to sue its directors.

Regulatory changes scheduled to be tabled before the Bermuda House of Assembly place Bermuda on a steady yet progressive footing to steer the captive market forward for years to come, says Matthew Carr, senior associate, corporate, of Appleby's Bermuda office.

In recent years, the global markets (predominantly in the US) have experienced a significant surge in hostile takeovers, largely due to the COVID 19 pandemic...

An old adage says that the only things in life that are certain are death and taxes. We think regulatory changes can surely be added to that list. A number of regulatory updates...

Creditors should exercise caution when negotiating payment terms, asset transfers or securitisation transactions with companies which are in the zone of insolvency. Such transactions are vulnerable

The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) has moved to place emphasis on innovation, with legislation being introduced to promote innovation across the insurance sector.

Bermuda has seen a steady increase in new captives being formed as well as new structures, risks and geographies being covered.

Bermuda's regulatory framework requires every insurance company registered under the Insurance Act 1978, including those without a physical presence on the island, to appoint a principal representative...

Through an elected Bar Council, the Bar Association — in conjunction with the Supreme Court Judiciary — is responsible for matters pertaining to admission to practise law in Bermuda and rules of conduct for its members.

Bermuda is an international business hub and a popular offshore domicile and is impacted by global economic factors. A prime example is the current impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on both Bermuda's economy and Bermuda's legal sphere.

In a four-part series, Conyers will be diving into different topics relating to Bermuda's privacy legislation, including: why we need privacy legislation and its purpose...

The amendments introduce a register of charges to be maintained by the Registrar of Companies which register can be used in relation to partnerships which have elected to have separate legal personality.

The recent decision of Mr Justice Harris in the case of Re Yung Kee Holdings Ltd, [2012] 6 HKC 246, in the Court of First Instance in Hong Kong has highlighted some of the issues that can arise in resolving shareholder disputes where offshore companies are used to hold assets and businesses elsewhere.

Cornelius Vanderbilt died in 1877 with legendary wealth, which his son quickly doubled, becoming the richest man on earth — yet, within a generation...