Legal Insights

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to raise complex questions about the applicability of intellectual property (IP) laws to AI and AI-generated works.

The Cayman Islands (Cayman) continues to be the leading offshore jurisdiction for the establishment of hedge funds, private equity funds, and investment funds focused on other asset classes. A large number of Cayman funds (typically private equity, venture capital or real estate focused funds) are structured as exempted…

What rules and restrictions govern the exchange of fiat currency and cryptoassets? Assuming the subject cryptoassets fall within the definition of virtual assets under the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act (As Revised) (VASP Act), the exchange of fiat currency and cryptoassets will likely constitute a virtual asset service…

The Cayman Islands is a leading offshore jurisdiction for investment funds known for its investor friendly regulations, tax neutrality, robust legal framework, regulatory environment, professional services infrastructure and global reach. It offers significant benefits, including no corporate income tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax, making it attractive…

Litigation/Commercial Disputes are particularly challenging to navigate for both individuals and businesses as these matters (i) require clear objectives, a clear strategy for achieving these objectives, and (i) can involve incurring significant costs and amounts of time.

Explore essential regulations and guidelines for cryptoasset trading in the Cayman Islands, including licensing, AML/KYC requirements, and compliance for exchanges, custodians, and broker-dealers under the VASP and SIBA Acts.

The British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands companies remain key players in series financing transactions in Asia and beyond, offering a flexible, cost-competitive and well-tested means of deal structuring.

Explore key issues in series financing transactions from a BVI and Cayman Islands law perspective, including the legal advantages, common due diligence processes, and the specific features that make these jurisdictions attractive for startups and early-stage companies.