VideoBFSB London Breakfast Briefing (July 2023) - Panel 2 (Video)From the UK BREAKFAST BRIEFING/LANDFALL EVENT.BahamasLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBahamas Financial Services Board
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ArticleDispute Resolution In The Bahamas: An IntroductionThe Bahamas is a common law jurisdiction. The legislative provisions of the Rules of the Supreme Court govern the procedure of the Courts in conducting litigation, and common law precedent is also relied on.BahamasLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLennox Paton
ArticleBFSB Hosts Annual UK Breakfast Briefing Under The Theme – The Bahamas 360: The Complete & Compelling ChoiceThe Bahamas Financial Services Board partnered with Global Fund Media Group/Hedgeweek to host our annual Bahamas Spotlight event in London (U.K.) at Six Park Place...GlobalLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBahamas Financial Services Board
ArticleJOLs Obtain Sanction Of The Bahamas Supreme Court To Enter Into Global Settlement Agreement With Chapter 11 Debtors To Pool Assets Of FTX Digital's EstateFTX Digital was put into provisional liquidation on the basis of a regulators petition presented by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas ("SCB") on the basis that FTX DigitalBahamasFinance and BankingLennox Paton
ArticleThe Bahamas Issues Practice Direction For Adoption Of Judicial Insolvency Network ('JIN') Guidelines For Use Of Joint Hearings In Cross-Border Insolvency ProceedingsThe Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Sir Ian Winder has issued Cross-Border Insolvency Practice Direction No. 14 of 2023...BahamasInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringLennox Paton
ArticleAppointing Joint Experts: Parties Must Cooperate… Or Pay CostsThe appointment of a Single Joint Expert to provide expert evidence to the court in civil proceedings is always intended to save time – and the all-important legal costs of the parties.BahamasLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationParrisWhittaker
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ArticleRAV Bahamas And Another V Therapy Beach Club Incorporated (Bahamas): Judicial Committee Of The Privy Council Rules On "Substantial Injustice" Requirement In Serious Irregularity ChallengesOn 19 April 2021, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ("Privy Council") rendered its decision in RAV Bahamas and another v Therapy Beach Club Incorporated (Bahamas)...GlobalLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWilmerHale