ArticleBanking & Finance – Bermuda: Law And PracticePartner Adam Bathgate and senior counsel Nathalie West have authored the Chambers 2022 Global Practice Guide: Banking & Finance - Bermuda: Law and PracticeBermudaFinance and BankingWalkers
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ArticleInsolvency – Bermuda: Law And PracticePartners Kevin Taylor and Nicole Tovey, along with senior associates Benjamin McCosker and Shannon Dyer, have authored the Chambers 2020 Global Practice Guide: Insolvency - Bermuda: Law and Practice.BermudaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringWalkers
ArticleThree Day Registration For Special Purpose Insurers Issuing BondsBermuda has always provided an efficient process for insurance submissions of all classes, with applications being approved in under two weeks.BermudaInsuranceWalkers
ArticleBermuda's First Privacy Commissioner Appointment - Is Your Organisation Compliant With PIPA?The appointment of Bermuda's first privacy commissioner is a major development for Bermuda's legislative commitment BermudaPrivacyWalkers
ArticleBermuda Economic Substance Update - October 2022The European Council has removed Bermuda from Annex II of its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (sometimes referred to as the EU Tax Grey List).BermudaTaxWalkers
ArticleBermuda's CITA Issues Notices To Undertake Independent CRS Compliance ReviewsOn 13 March 2026, Bermuda's Minister of Finance designated Bermuda's Corporate Income Tax Agency (CITA) as the 'competent authority' under the International Cooperation (Tax Information Exchange Agreements) Act 2005 and the U.S.A.–Bermuda Tax Convention Act 1986.BermudaTaxWalkers
ArticleBermuda Legislates To Attract Submarine Cable IndustryAs part of the Bermuda Government's FinTech strategy to develop a FinTech ecosystem and for Bermuda to become a technology hub of the future, the Bermuda Government introduced a new legislative framework for submarine cables ...BermudaTechnologyWalkers
ArticleBermuda's Unique Position In The Financial LandscapeJonathan Betts, partner at Taylors, speaks to HFMweek about Bermuda's unique position in the financial landscape and why the jurisdiction continues to evolve.BermudaWealth ManagementWalkers
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ArticleBVI Insolvency Proceedings - Top Creditor FAQs For 2023As 2023 gets into its stride and with the financial markets forecasting severe economic challenges in 2023, we are seeing an increasing number of enquiries from creditors with respect...British Virgin IslandsInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringWalkers
ArticleThe BVI Insolvency And Dispute Resolution Seminar Set For 29 OctoberWalkers BVI has set the date for its Insolvency and Dispute Resolution Seminar. The seminar will take place on 29 October 2015 at the Old Government House in Road Town, British Virgin Islands.British Virgin IslandsInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringWalkers
ArticleCourt Of Appeal Rules Black Swan Wrongly DecidedIn a judgment handed down on Friday 29 May 2020 in Broad Idea International Limited - v - Convoy Collateral Limited (BVICMAP 2019/0026), British Virgin IslandsLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWalkers
ArticleNorwich Pharmacal – A Key Tool For Asset Tracing And EnforcementIn an unreported Judgment, Justice Kaye QC reaffirmed the principles by which the Court would order Norwich Pharmacal relief.British Virgin IslandsLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWalkers
ArticleFirst BVI Freezing Order Granted Against 'persons Unknown' In Crypto Fraud CaseOn 4 May 2022, the BVI Commercial Court handed down its judgment in ChainSwap v Persons Unknown.British Virgin IslandsTechnologyWalkers
ArticleA Cayman Islands Perspective On The Private Funds MarketIngrid Pierce and Matthew Goucke assess the private funds landscape in the Cayman Islands in relation to the global market. Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawWalkers
ArticleImportant Reminder: Beneficial Ownership DeadlineFurther to our previous advisories on this topic, the Cayman Islands beneficial ownership regime is in force and steps need to be taken by all companies and limited liability companies. Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawWalkers
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VideoThe Importance Of Integrated Legal And Registered Office Services (Video)It's more important than ever to have quality legal advice, and registered office and professional services support from an established and reputable firm.Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawWalkers
ArticleUpdate For SIBL Registered Excluded PersonsThis advisory provides a summary of the key points.Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawWalkers