On 8 June 2016, the Limited Liability Companies Law, 2016 (the Law) was enacted. It is expected that the Law will come into force later this month.

Our client release of January, 2016 reported on the proposed introduction of a limited liability company structure in the Cayman Islands.

The public is advised that procedural changes, which are designed to better uphold the Local Companies (Control) Licence Law (LCCL) are now in effect.

An Order of Cabinet was gazetted recently to bring the Law into force effective 1 August 2017.

There were more than 200 offshore initial public offerings (IPOs) announced or completed in 2015, with the majority of those businesses coming from the Cayman Islands, according to our new research.

21 October 2016 marked 100 days since the introduction of the Cayman Islands Limited Liability Companies Law.

The Cayman Islands is the world's top hedge funds domicile, with more than 10,500 registered funds to date.

Ogier attended the AIMA Japan Hedge Fund Forum last month, which celebrated its 10th anniversary.

At the end of 2020 our clients in the private equity ("PE") space in Asia could largely be characterized as looking forward with guarded optimism.

Increased regulatory scrutiny in China and stricter listing requirements in the US have resulted in a reduction in the number of listings of Chinese companies...

Miotal, a strategic metals platform controlling substantial inventories of technology-grade materials including ultrafine copper powder, nickel wire and rare earth metals, is set to list on NASDAQ through a merger with Fifth Era Acquisition Corp. I. The transaction, advised by Appleby's Band 1-ranked Corporate team, positions Miotal to monetize critical inputs across defense, semiconductor, energy and healthcare industries.

Following issuance of the CIMA AML/CFT Guidance Notes in December 2017, DMS Compliance Services have consistently and accurately advised on the requirement for all Cayman domiciled funds...

Stuarts Humphries has earned recognition as a compact independent firm delivering exceptional value and expertise in funds counsel, cryptocurrency investments, and regulatory compliance. Clients praise the firm's responsive service, real-world solutions, and partners who roll up their sleeves to provide personalized attention. The firm strikes a unique balance between business acumen and legal expertise while offering substantial value compared to larger competitors in the jurisdiction.

Trustee indemnities and exclusion clauses: whether and when to indemnify a trust protector facing an a claim in role of protector.

Walkers has advised Bohai Leasing in its €6.5bn acquisition of Avolon Holdings.

The English Court of Appeal, in an important decision in Goknur Gida Maddeleri Enerji Imalet Ithalat Ithracat ve Sanayi AS v Aytacli (2021) ...

Campbells acted as Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands legal counsel to Akeso, Inc. in connection with its approximately HK$2.58 billion (US$333 million)...

Following issuance of the CIMA AML/CFT Guidance Notes in December 2017, DMS Compliance Services have consistently and accurately advised on the requirement for all Cayman domiciled funds (regulated and unregulated) ...

International authorities continue to report evolving trading patterns in Russian-origin gold transactions, prompting renewed focus on sanctions compliance frameworks.

During 2016, shareholders in Cayman Islands companies often availed themselves of the Court procedure for determining the fair value of their shares.