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There have been interesting developments in our legal landscape since our last issue with the Government's continued endeavours to further enhance our international financial centre as one of excellence.

Appleby Mauritius redefines the legal landscape of seizure prior to claim by successfully defending contempt of court proceedings based on an 1808 legislation.

Loss of profit, possible risks to reputation, decrease in stock price… an endless list on the impact of insider dealing and market abuse. Whilst cybersecurity risks may be a contributing factor,

The offering was upsized from a previous offering of USD 175 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes.

At its plenary meeting held on 21st of October 2021, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded that Mauritius is no longer subject to increased monitoring by the FATF. In its public statement, the FATF highlighted the following:

The Supreme Court of Mauritius, sitting in its appellate jurisdiction, brought clarifications on the circumstances in which a Mise-en-Demeure would not be required.

As we navigate through this dynamic year, Appleby's first Mauritius newsletter of 2024 sees our team share some significant developments...

The adoption of blockchain will represent a total shift from the traditional business dealings in Mauritius, by placing trust and authority in a decentralised network.

In his Budget Speech presented on the 8 June 2017, the Prime Minister of Mauritius unveiled a three year Strategic Plan to support the Government's medium-term and long-term objectives.

The Seychelles National Anti-Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism Committee (NAC) has launched the consultation phase for the proposed framework for regulations of Virtual Assets (VA)...

Until the decision of the Supreme Court in Sumputh v Holborn College Limited 2012 SCJ 193 (Sumputh), it was understood that a judgment creditor which sought to enforce a judgment delivered by a superior court of the United Kingdom could avail itself of any of the following three pieces of legislation namely...

The arm of the UK Government is likely to extend into offshore trusts where they contain UK tax paying beneficiaries.

On 12 November 2019 the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) released a notice in response to an increase in enquires in respect of licencing to re/insure cannabis related risk and the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada.

The Matterhorn Series 2020-3 notes will provide Swiss Re with collateralised retrocession cover against US named storm losses, on an industry loss trigger and per-occurrence basis.

Appleby advised in a structured deal of USD 325 million 5.375 % secured notes due 2024 issued by Mauritius-based India

The global insurance-linked security (ILS) sector continued to grow in 2015, with 49 ILS transactions completed during the year, a new market high.

Please find attached our latest report which provides a snapshot of data in relation to petition filings in six of our offshore jurisdictions during the first three quarters of 2014.

A trust is not a legal person. An express trust is a fiduciary relationship whereby a person, the settlor, transfers property a trustee to hold and apply for the benefit of one or more persons...