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Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are enjoying something of a renaissance. Unlike the traditional private equity model

"Stig of the Dump" was a popular 1963 children's novel by Clive King, where a boy discovers (and befriends) a caveman living in an old chalk pit.

Discover how Cayman foundation companies are a flexible and efficient structuring option for wealthy families and global corporate leaders.

After much anticipation in the market, we are delighted to report that the Limited Liability Companies Bill 2015 has been Gazetted in the Cayman Islands today and is expected to become law very early next year.

The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Law 2014 came into force on 21 May 2014.

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") has issued a regulatory policy (the "Policy") outlining the criteria for approving Registration or Licensing of Virtual Asset Service Providers ("VASPs").

In a recent ruling (Gulf Investment Corporation et al v The Port Fund LP et al, 16 June 2020, Parker J), the Grand Court has provided guidance on the information rights which limited partners...

In such a case, once the fraud has been discovered, it is unlikely to be very long before the company is put into liquidation. But the issue for shareholders who were led to invest...

When the board of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published its Report on the Fourth IOSCO Hedge Fund Survey in November 2017, the findings confirmed the continuing strength and widespread appeal of the alternative investment industry to investors.

Under the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act, 2023 ("BOTA"), entities that are registered as investment funds may avail themselves of an alternative route to compliance with the BOTA by appointing a Contact Person as a liaison between the fund and the competent authority for the BOTA.

The Q4 Regulatory Update provides an overview of the main legal developments in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands from 1 October to 31 December 2022. We discuss the following areas...

We previously published an article in March 2019 on the introduction of the International Tax Co-operation (Economic Substance) Act (2021 Revision) in Cayman ('ES Act'). Our 2019 article can be found here.

The Cayman Islands has introduced significant regulatory developments for digital assets, including a dedicated framework for tokenised funds, enhanced AML and sanctions rules, and strengthened market conduct requirements for virtual asset service providers. These changes provide greater regulatory certainty while reinforcing the jurisdiction's position as a leading hub for digital assets and fintech innovation.

James Bergstrom is the architect of Ogier's renowned funds practice and recognised as one of the islands' leading funds specialists.

We are pleased to highlight our Global Asset Finance team, who have advised on a number of the major aviation deals in the industry this year and share insights from the autumn conference season.

This alert is intended to aid businesses that may have obligations to report information under the Tax Information Authority Regulations, 2017, which were issued by the Cayman Islands on 15 December 2017...

The IBA Private Investment Funds Conference in London revealed a private capital industry no longer positioning for short-term correction, but adapting to a structurally different landscape. From AI's firm embedding in fund operations to the decisive shift toward DPI as the primary performance metric, market participants are navigating tighter economics, tougher LP negotiations, and a more disciplined investor mindset while embracing innovation around liquidity solutions and strategic consolidation.

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to cause disruption at unprecedented levels, we have received an uptick in enquiries from private equity and venture fund managers seeking to ensure...