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Cayman Islands enhances its commitment to global transparency
News | 15 June 2016

Cayman Islands enhances its commitment to global transparency

The Cayman Islands Government has issued The Confidential Information Disclosure Bill, 2016 (“Confidentiality Bill”) which, once it comes into force will bring into effect a fundamental overhaul of confidentiality laws in the Cayman Islands.

Loeb Smith acted as Cayman Islands counsel to China Crystal New Material Holdings Co., Ltd. on IPO on Korea Stock Exchange
News | 22 February 2016

Loeb Smith acted as Cayman Islands counsel to China Crystal New Material Holdings Co., Ltd. on IPO on Korea Stock Exchange

Loeb Smith has acted as Cayman Islands counsel to China Crystal New Material Holdings Co., Ltd., the world’s largest synthetic mica manufacturer in respect of its IPO on the Korea Stock Exchange (KRX)’s KOSDAQ market. It is the first time in four and a half years since a…

Shareholder disputes in the Cayman Islands: Petitions to wind up a company on
News | 25 January 2016

Shareholder disputes in the Cayman Islands: Petitions to wind up a company on

Shareholders of a Cayman Islands company may petition the Grand Court for an order that a company is wound up pursuant to section 92(e) of the Companies Law (As Revised) on the basis that it is “just and equitable” for it to do so. One ground which is…

New Enforcement Powers for CIMA are now in Force
News | 22 December 2015

New Enforcement Powers for CIMA are now in Force

We are delighted to announce that our law firm has been shortlisted in the Hedgeweek European Awards in no less than four categories.

Common Reporting Standard Enters Into Effect For Investment Funds In The Cayman Islands on 1 January 2016
News | 22 December 2015

Common Reporting Standard Enters Into Effect For Investment Funds In The Cayman Islands on 1 January 2016

The Cayman Islands Government has published a new Bill that will require all directors, whether Cayman Islands resident or non-resident, of “Covered Entities” to register with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”). Covered Entities are: (i) mutual funds regulated by CIMA and (ii) companies which maintain a registration…

The Meaning Of “Fair Value” In Merger Transactions
News | 16 October 2015

The Meaning Of “Fair Value” In Merger Transactions

On 28 August 2015, Jones, J., gave the first Judgment in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands on the meaning of “fair value” in merger transactions pursuant to s. 238(1) of the Companies Law (2013 Revision) (the “Law”).

Arbitration in the Cayman Islands
News | 12 August 2015

Arbitration in the Cayman Islands

This Briefing Note provides a brief overview of arbitration in the Cayman Islands and the circumstances in which clients may consider it useful to consider agreeing to this form of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) in their contractual arrangements.

Mareva or Freezing Injunctions in the Cayman Islands
News | 16 July 2015

Mareva or Freezing Injunctions in the Cayman Islands

A mareva or freezing injunction is an interim court order, restraining a party from dealing with, or removing, assets from the jurisdiction. Such an order is normally applied for on an basis (or without notice to the respondent) in order to avoid the risk of the dissipation of…