Mondaq Offshore: Corporate/Commercial Law
A question of crucial importance for the Royal Court - Commissioner Page QC - was therefore, whose knowledge could be attributed to the acts of the Defendant Companies.
A discussion on the changes brought in by the Banks and Trust Companies Regulations, which introduced a light touch regulatory regime for private trust companies in The Bahamas.
An overview of the disposition of assets by a BVI company under section 175 of the BVI Business Companies Act.
The Non-Profit Organisations Act was passed in the British Virgin Islands in 2012 and came into force on 1 January 2013.
The British Virgin Islands, known affectionately as the ‘BVI’, is the world’s pre-eminent offshore jurisdiction for company incorporations.
British Virgin Island and Cayman Islands companies have been a popular choice of investment vehicle for Hong Kong and Chinese companies and individuals.
Two recent Ontario court decisions have clarified the basis upon which underwriters faced with litigation claims can claim indemnity compensation from insolvent issuers.
Following the bailout package agreed between the so-called troika of the EU, European Central Bank and IMF on one hand and the Cyprus government on the other, the two largest banks in Cyprus will be merged and considerably downsized.
Following the introduction of the bail-out package agreed between the European Union, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund on the one hand and the Cyprus government on the other, the two largest banks in Cyprus will be merged and considerably downsized.
A discussion on the legislation governing M&A transactions in Cyprus.
The law on the Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Businesses and Company Directors, which transposes the provisions of Directive 2005/60/EC into national law, has been enacted by the Parliament of Cyprus.
The Court of Final Appeal has confirmed the Securities and Futures Commission can obtain wide-ranging relief under section 213 of the Securities & Futures Ordinance.
Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standard (HKFRS) 10/International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 10, entitled "Consolidated Financial Statements", became effective for annual periods commencing on or after 1 January 2013.
In response to the shift from a principles to a rules-based regulatory approach and the increased use of enforcement actions by Irish regulators and similar bodies, we have developed a dynamic cross-disciplinary Regulatory and Administrative Sanctions Unit, made up of specialists operating in our financial services, litigation and regulatory and compliance teams.
The Government of the Cayman Islands has issued a statement confirming its continuing implementation of measures to ensure that the CIMA will have in place the required intergovernmental agreements on time.
A discussion on the duties of directors under Irish Law.
A discussion on considering what is required of an Enduring Power of Attorney in the Isle of Man.
Vistra is sponsoring Mergermarket's 4th Annual German M&A and Private Equity Forum in Dusseldorf on 12 March.
Luxembourg has recently enacted a new law concerning dematerialised securities and amending a number of existing Luxembourg laws.
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published final guidelines on remuneration of alternative investment fund managers, designed to prevent conflicts of interest arising that could lead to managers taking on excessive risk to the detriment of their investors.
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The Luxembourg legislation introduces changes designed to make the grand duchy significantly more attractive as jurisdiction for the management and structuring of private equity, venture capital and real estate fund vehicles.
A discussion on the impact of the America’s FATCA regulations for trustees.
The Foundations Law 2012 came into force on 8 January 2013 and the Guernsey Registry has been accepting applications for registration since 9 January 2013.
Described as the ‘Little Wall Street of the World’, Bermuda is one of the largest jurisdictions for insurance and reinsurance.
The British Virgin Islands, known affectionately as the ‘BVI’, is the world’s pre-eminent offshore jurisdiction for company incorporations.
British Virgin Island and Cayman Islands companies have been a popular choice of investment vehicle for Hong Kong and Chinese companies and individuals.
Shareholders’ agreements are extremely common in the UAE and have been for some time.
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has issued on 11 February 2013 a federal decree bearing no. 15 of 2013 establishing a new financial free zone in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
A discussion on the primary trusts legislation of the Cayman Islands.
The board of directors play a central role in any offshore hedge fund.
