ArticleThat's The SpiritInsolvency law in the Isle of Man has failed to be reformed on different occasions in the last twenty years in spite of Government initiatives. Isle of ManInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringAppleby
ArticleIsle Of Man Looks To Pull In The CrowdsThe Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) has issued a consultation in relation to proposals to create a specific regulatory regime to facilitate crowdfunding activity. Isle of ManWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleLockdown 2.0: Update On Jersey Cash Box StructuresSince our last update on cash box structures at the start of April 2020 (see Jersey cash box structures: a fast route to funding) the UK economy has endured a turbulent Q2 and Q3. According to...JerseyCoronavirus (COVID-19)Appleby
ArticleThe Economic Crime (Transparency And Enforcement) Act 2022: A Jersey PerspectiveThe Act is aimed at strengthening the UK's fight against economic crime.JerseyCorporate/Commercial LawAppleby
ArticleLease – The Dangers Of DIYLike freehold conveyances, leases for terms of more than 9 years must be passed before the Royal Court and registered in the Public Registry. By contrast, leases for shorter termsJerseyReal Estate and ConstructionAppleby
ArticlePurchasing A Property In Jersey? "Caveat Emptor!"The traditional approach of Jersey conveyancing is based firmly on the caveat emptor (buyer beware) principle. Property conveyances include standard wording under which the property is sold "in the state in which it was at the date hereof with all its apparent or hidden defects ("vices cachés"), if any". JerseyReal Estate and ConstructionAppleby
ArticleInsolvency - The Property IssuesRecent insolvencies of high profile retailers have served as a reminder that tenants of business premises can fail, with potentially serious consequences for all those with a stake in the business...JerseyWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleJudge Rules Divorced Wives To Get A Job… Or Perhaps Not?The topic of spousal maintenance has made the front page and headlines in several national newspapers and caught the attention of thousands of divorcing couples throughout the UK and Channel Islands.JerseyWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleNo Fishing Here – Letters Of Request And How To Use ThemDiscovery, as it is still known in Jersey, is generally limited to the parties involved in the particular dispute before the court. JerseyWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticlePrescription: PrenupPrenuptial agreements may soon have the weight of an enforceable contract if Parliament adopts the recently published recommendations of the Law Commission.JerseyWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleConstitution Or Shareholders' Agreement – Which One Prevails?A quick analysis of the law shows that a company may but does not need to have a constitution.MauritiusCorporate/Commercial LawAppleby
ArticleThe Supreme Court Of Mauritius Re-Affirms Its Support To International ArbitrationOn 05 November 2023, the Mauritian Supreme Court (Supreme Court) set aside with costs an application by OGD Services Holdings Ltd (OGD) which was lodged under Article V of the New York Convention.MauritiusLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationAppleby
ArticleUK Property RegisterThe UK Government has confirmed the introduction of a new public Register of UK property ownership identifying the ultimate beneficial owners of UK owned real estate.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionAppleby
ArticleThe Appleby 2012 Offshore Round-Up: Insolvency And RestructuringA discussion of the key insolvency and restructuring decisions handed down in the leading offshore jurisdictions during 2012. BermudaWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleHost Of The America's Cup 2017Kiernan Bell, Bermuda Managing Partner at Appleby, talks about what the America's Cup will bring to Bermuda when the Island hosts the world's major premier sailing event in 2017.BermudaWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleAppleby's Overview Of The Key Benefits Of Listing High Yield Bonds On TISEIn the last few years, an increasing number of issuers of high yield bonds have chosen The International Stock Exchange (TISE or the Exchange)...JerseyFinance and BankingAppleby
ArticleRMB Share Offerings Set To Go In Hong Kong - UpdateDuring a visit to Hong Kong in August 2011, the Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang unveiled a series of initiatives to further strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre.Hong KongWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleTaking Insurance A Step Higher: Structured Investment - Linked Insurance BusinessIn line with the budgetary measures which were announced for 2020-2021, the Insurance Act 2005 (Insurance Act) was amended on 02 August 2022 with a view to further enhancing competitiveness...MauritiusInsuranceAppleby
ArticleBermuda Monetary Authority 2026 Business Plan: Overview & Expertise – FinTechThe Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) has laid out a 2026 FinTech agenda that reflects ambition matched with operational clarity. Each objective strengthens Bermuda’s ecosystem while reinforcing the jurisdiction’s global credibility — a balance that has defined Bermuda’s rise in digital assets.BermudaTechnologyAppleby