法律快讯

We attach a copy of our latest Technical Bulletin on Cayman Islands Funds which provides analysis and commentary on some of the topical issues over the last six (6) months, including:

The British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) has long been a favoured jurisdiction for establishing trusts, particularly due to its flexible legal framework and favourable tax regime. Among various trust structures, Reserved Power Trusts (“RPTs”) have gained prominence as high net worth individuals and others seek to retain a level…

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) recently re-emphasized that all persons carrying out relevant financial business (“Licensees and Registrants”) are expected and required to ensure that their Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers (“AMLCOs”), Money Laundering Reporting Officers (“MLROs”) and their Deputies (together, the “AML Officers”) are fully aware of…

The BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 (Amendment Act) introduced a number of changes affecting shareholders and beneficial owners as part of the BVI’s effort to maintain its strong reputation for transparency and international best practice and enhance its ability to combat the use of financial services for…

A liquidator of a British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) company which is in insolvent liquidation can make various applications against current directors or former directors of the company. This includes any shadow or de facto directors. The relevant legislation is the Insolvency Act 2003 (as amended). This Briefing sets…

A liquidator of a British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) company which is in insolvent liquidation can make various applications against current directors or former directors of the company. This includes any shadow or de facto directors. The relevant legislation is the Insolvency Act 2003 (as amended). This Briefing sets…

The recent Privy Council ruling in Tianrui (International) Holding Company Ltd v China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd [2024] UKPC 36 has significant implications for Cayman Islands company law, insofar as the judgment clarifies critical principles governing derivative actions and the rights of shareholders (including minority shareholders) to bring…

A liquidator of a British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) company which is in insolvent liquidation can make various applications against current directors or former directors of the company. This includes any shadow or de facto directors. The relevant legislation is the Insolvency Act 2003 (as amended). This Briefing sets…