ArticleMergers & Acquisitions 2021: Cayman IslandsNick Evans, Suzanne Correy and Louise Cowley provide an analysis of the laws and regulations on mergers and acquisitions in the Cayman Islands. Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawMaples Group
ArticleMore Information Sessions Offered to CharitiesAs part of its public education campaign for the Non-Profit Organisation Law, the Ministry of Financial Services is continuing its one-hour information sessions this month. The sessions are aimed at organisations that solicit funds from the public for charitable causes. Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawCayman Islands Government
ArticleNPO Registration Workshops CommencePersons who have yet to register their charitable organisations under The Non-Profit Organisation Law can receive help with their application forms, ahead of the 31 July registration deadline. Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawCayman Islands Government
ArticlePrivate Equity 2019: Cayman Islands - Trends And DevelopmentsExpert legal commentary on the key issues for businesses involved in the private equity sector in the Cayman Islands. Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawMaples Group
ArticleSecurities Investment Business (Amendment) Law Re-publishedThe Ministry of Financial Services apologises for any confusion caused. Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawCayman Islands Government
ArticleThe Regulatory 15/15: June 2022Listen to The Regulatory 15/15: June 2022 webcast. In this webcast, Chris Capewell, head of our Regulatory team, is joined by Partner Tim Dawson and Senior Vice...Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawMaples Group
ArticleTrusts (Amendment) Law, 2019Morven McMillan discusses the latest amendments to the Trusts Amendment Law in the Cayman Islands. Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawMaples Group
ArticleVoluntary Liquidation – The Right Way To Investigate An Alleged WrongIn a decision that will reassure investors in Cayman Islands investment funds and other vehicles, the Grand Court has shown its willingness to facilitate the investigation of legitimate concerns raised...Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawMaples Group
ArticleCayman AEOI Update: Portal Closure DatePursuant to an industry advisory dated 30 August 2017, as expanded by the AEOI News and Updates publication on its website, the Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation has announced that the AEOI Portal will remain open until 4:00pm on 13 September 2017 to accept late registrations, variations, reporting and filing declarations. Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingMaples Group
ArticleHedge Funds: Cayman IslandsIain McMurdo and Jeremy Bomford provide an in-depth analysis of the law and regulation of hedge funds as it relates to the Cayman Islands. Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingMaples Group
ArticleHow Can Investment Funds Cope With The MiFID II Data DelugeStephen Carty and Deirdre Hennelly of Maples and Calder's Investment Funds group consider the implications of MiFID II for investment funds, primarily from a governance perspective. Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingMaples Group
ArticleNavigate Latin American Markets With Our Spanish And Portuguese Speaking Lawyers (Video)In this video, Tim Dawson, Mariana Alves and Ana Lazgare from our Latin American practice discuss their experiences in the Latin American market. From infrastructure finance to venture capital.Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingMaples Group
ArticleNPOs Attend Outreach SessionRepresentatives from more than 20 Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) were briefed on good governance standards during an outreach session on Wednesday, 31 March, organised by the Registrar of NPOsCayman IslandsFinance and BankingCayman Islands Government
ArticleSunday Trading Permitted On Christmas EveWhile the Act prohibits businesses from opening on Sundays, premises listed in the Schedule to Section (6) of the Sunday Trading Act (gov.ky), are exempt. Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingCayman Islands Government
ArticleThe AML Compliance Officer In A World Of Heightened RiskIn a climate of heightened risk, alongside severe penalties and enforcement actions, the appointment of the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, with the right level of expertise and institutional support, is of pivotal importance. Cayman IslandsGovernment, Public SectorMaples Group
ArticleCayman Islands Schemes Of Arrangement Now Available For Exempted Limited Partnerships Using The Restructuring Officer RegimeA Cayman Islands scheme of arrangement is a court approved compromise or arrangement between a company and its creditors or shareholders (or classes thereof).Cayman IslandsInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringWalkers
ArticleSTEP Cayman 2024 – Our Key TakeawaysSenior counsel Daisy Boulter also spoke on 'Resolving issues caused by problematic trusts and structural vulnerabilities with the assistance of the court' and associate Thea Maitland discussed 'Understanding...Cayman IslandsInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringWalkers
ArticleCayman Islands AEOI Portal Update - 2018The statutory deadline for filing CRS and US FATCA reports for the 2017 year of account was 31 May 2018. Notwithstanding this statutory deadline, the Department for International Tax Cooperation (the "DITC") ...Cayman IslandsTransportConyers
ArticleRefining Cayman's Trusts LawCayman has long been at the cutting-edge of developments in international trusts law, cementing its place as a market-leading international financial centre and jurisdiction of choice for ultra-high net worth families.Cayman IslandsWealth ManagementWalkers
ArticleCommission Adopts Regulation On EU Sustainability Reporting StandardsThe European Commission has adopted its Commission Delegated Regulation, setting out the first set of EU sustainability reporting standards ("ESRS"), together with a Q&A.European UnionFinance and BankingWalkers