New legislation is currently being considered by the BVI Government which is expected to require in-scope entities that carry on particular activities to have economic substance within the BVI.

BVI statute does not currently provide for the legal assignment of a chose in action governed by BVI law and does not have an equivalent of Section 136 of the English Law of Property Act, 1925.

In February this year, Chainswap Limited (Chainswap) a BVI incorporated company that provides for "cross-chain bridging" (the process of synthetically transferring cryptocurrency tokens...

We're bringing you bite size insights and a fresh point of view on current legal trends and forces shaping the market for those doing business with the Cayman Islands.

As expected, the European Council announced on 6 October 2020 that the Cayman Islands has been removed from the EU's list of non-cooperative jurisdictions in tax matters (Annex I).

A recent decision of the Cayman Islands Grand Court in Y v R (9 January 2018) has confirmed the applicable principles concerning the appointment of receivers to aid enforcement of a Cayman Islands' judgment.

A common theme in Asia is the topic of ageing founders and the corresponding issues that arise around succession.

The global fund finance market has shown much resilience over the last 18 months. In this article, our team offers their thoughts and insights on the recent developments in Guernsey's fund finance market.

Thomas Charles Le Normand, deceased (the "Deceased") died intestate as to Guernsey real estate.

First time buyers today may find a traditional house beyond their means, so may be considering buying a flat.

Our previous post concerned direct investments by large family offices. This post focuses on how such investments are structured.

Our investment funds and private wealth teams have been collaborating on a number of initiatives designed to assist family offices in structuring private investments.

In an effort to reduce the impact of inflation on households and businesses, the Luxembourg government met with trade unions on 28 September to agree a new package of measures.

Shareholders in BVI companies risk making the probate and estates process more lengthy, divisive and costly when they die by not making a formal BVI will, says estates expert Fraser Allister.

A substantive hearing of a winding up petition in the Financial Services Division last week successfully conducted via video-link shows the Cayman Court is effectively responding to the challenges

As a small, innovative jurisdiction, Guernsey provides a range of structured fund products which offer significant speed to market, making it a compelling proposition for fund managers.

Senior Associate Wisdom Hon, identified as "one to watch" by Legal Week Private Client Global Elite for the second year running, is speaking at two events this week...

Under the Taxation (Companies – Economic Substance) (Jersey) Law 2019 and the Income Tax (Substance Requirements) (Implementation) (Guernsey) Amendment Ordinance 2018 and the Income Tax (Substance Requirements) (Implementation) Regulations 2018.

"Doing well by doing bad" is no longer an acceptable business model and now the future focus is very much on "doing well by doing good".

Eligible companies in Australia and the People's Republic of China are now able to provide cross-border investment activities or services, as well as ancillary services,