The Cayman Islands are the world's leading offshore jurisdiction, in terms of the volume of business booked through the islands in 2008 and the number of investment funds domiciled there.

The Russian Defendants did not enter an appearance and the 8th defendant raised a jurisdictional challenge in the BVI.

With the biggest ever trial to come before the Cayman Islands and some major cases clarifying important issues of law regarding investment funds, it has been perhaps the most impressive year yet for the Financial Services Division (FSD) of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Given that employers have an implied contractual right to dismiss a probationary employee without notice and without giving reasons, many employers believe that they are immune from claims brought against them after terminating an employee within his or her probationary period.

The BVI continues to be a popular place in which to establish asset holding companies and joint venture companies due to its flexible corporate legislation and widely respected commercial court.

There is Jersey case law which clearly shows that, in principle, commercial litigation funding is permitted.

This Briefing sets out the key features of a Guernsey limited liability partnership.

In the current recession and turmoil in the financial markets the demand from investors for equities and the price of equities have fallen along with the availability of debt financing.

It is important that directors understand their duties and liabilities – an importance brought into focus in light of the much publicised Weavering case.

Paul Christopher leads Mourant's corporate and investment funds team in Asia and is managing partner of the Hong Kong office.

A delegation from Guernsey has been promoting the Island’s investment funds and capital markets offering to the Hong Kong business community.

Wyvern Partners, the Mayfair based corporate finance firm, has established a presence in the Channel Islands for the first time through the appointment of Iain Stokes as a special adviser to the group.

Property in Jersey can be bought or sold either by contract passed before the Royal Court (a conveyance) or by share transfer. This general guide explains the steps common to both types of transaction.

Julius Baer was selected as Channel Islands Private Bank of the Year.

Among the big offshore firms whose offices line St Helier's Esplanade and the surrounding streets are several highlycapable boutiques – mostly, but not exclusively...

Hedge funds established in the Cayman Islands will typically take the form of a company, a limited partnership or (less commonly) a unit trust.

Welcome to our first Regulatory Law Update for the Cayman Islands for 2017. The aim of the update is to focus on legal and regulatory developments which affect financial institutions.

Guernsey’s position as a leading fund domicile has been further endorsed by a series of new administrators and managers establishing a presence in the Island.

BVI law imposes a number of on-going obligations on BVI regulated funds. The main continuing obligations for BVI private and professional funds are set out in basic detail below.

The BVI is one of the most popular offshore jurisdictions for investment funds.