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ArticleInvestment Funds Guide 2020The Cayman Islands is a popular domicile for globally managed private equity, hedge and hybrid funds due to its tax neutral status, flexible structuring options ...Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingMaples Group
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ArticleCayman Islands Implements New Restructuring RegimeThe Companies (Amendment) Act 2021 (the "Amendment") introduces, with effect from 31 August 2022, a welcome update to the Cayman Islands restructuring regime as is contained in Part V...Cayman IslandsInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringTravers Thorp Alberga
ArticleFGL Holdings: Grand Court Again Rejects Attempts To Deviate From Section 238 Standard DirectionsThe Grand Court of the Cayman Islands (the Court) has again endorsed the adoption of standard directions in section 238 fair value proceedings.Cayman IslandsLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMourant
ArticleSanctioning Ownership: The Grand Court Of The Cayman Islands Confirms The Broad Scope Of Its Sanction JurisdictionIn the recent decision of Re Ascentra Holdings Inc.(in Official Liquidation), the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has once again confirmed the significant scope of its sanction jurisdiction...Cayman IslandsLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationOgier
ArticleThe How And W5 Of Jurisdiction ClausesIn today’s global economy, a company’s particular jurisdiction is without doubt of great importance to the daily workings and management of most companies whether they are domestic or abroad and whether its clientele is local, international or in most cases a combination of both.Cayman IslandsLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBedell Cristin
ArticleEconomic Substance Requirements In The Cayman IslandsAs a result of the OECD'S global Base Erosion and Profit Shifting ("BEPS") initiative and the EU Code of Conduct Group substance requirements modelled on BEPS Action 5 ...Cayman IslandsStrategyCampbells
ArticleA New Foundations Law For The Cayman IslandsThe Law prescribes a number of avenues for the resolution of different categories of disputes arising in relation to a Foundation Company.Cayman IslandsWealth ManagementConyers
ArticleAviation Finance & Leasing Guide 2022: IrelandWhether there will be any VAT payable on the sale of an aircraft is determined by its physical location at the point of sale. If the aircraft is physically located in Ireland at the time...European UnionTransportWalkers
ArticleAn Offshore Perspective On The Impact Of New US-PRC Laws On China VCIn this article, Everton Robertson reviews the fluid landscape impacting the China VC space that recent US and PRC laws and regulations have created, and the need to resist the temptation of over excessive navel-gazing.GlobalCorporate/Commercial LawMaples Group
ArticleHigh Hurdles – Appointing Provisional Liquidators In The Cayman IslandsAppointing provisional liquidators is a powerful tool, but one which often has a serious impact on the commercial operations and business reputation of a company, and so is not a step to be taken lightly.GlobalCorporate/Commercial LawCarey Olsen
Article2024: The Offshore ViewOffshore law firms have had a challenging 2023, with stiffer regulations, increased onshore competition from "Cayman-style" funds and slow M&A recovery holding back growth. GlobalFinance and BankingCarey Olsen
ArticleShort-form Mergers – The Appraisal Saga Continues In Changyou.comThe judgment confirms that any attempt to reverse engineer new grounds of appeal based on the ultimate findings of the appellate court will be dismissed.Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawOgier
ArticleThe Rise And Rise Of Cayman Foundation CompaniesCayman Foundation Companies are booming in popularity. Since their introduction in 2017, Cayman Foundations have found their feet and are proving to be an increasingly...Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawConyers
ArticleAppointing Liquidators In The Cayman IslandsIn circumstances where multiple Cayman Islands entities in the same structure become the subject of insolvency proceedings and share similar circumstances, ...Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawWalkers
ArticleCayman Court Of Appeal Clarifies The Purpose Of Section 99 Of The Companies LawIn an important decision in Tiranrui (International) Holding Company Limited v. China Shanshui Cement Group Limited, the Court of Appeal of the Cayman Islands clarified the purpose of s.99 of the Companies LawCayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawConyers
ArticleCayman Islands Companies (Amendment) Act 2024: What You Need To KnowThe Cayman Islands Parliament has enacted the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2024, which was published on 11 March 2024 and will come into force on one or more dates appointed by Order made by the Cabinet.Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawOgier
ArticleFGL Holdings – Cayman Court Determines Fair Value At Transaction PriceThe Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has recently handed down judgment in FGL Holdings,[1] finding that fair value under section 238 of the Companies Act (as revised) was the same...Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawOgier