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ALTIUS/Tiberghien | November 2024

The Belgian takeover market is currently undergoing a full transformation. Three experts from the independent law firm, ALTIUS, share their insights about the new dynamics in the field of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). “We see clear links with restructurings, bankruptcies, and the evolution of the real estate market.”   The new dynamics currently driving the takeover market in our country are the result of various factors ...

Carey Olsen | November 2024

Incorporating a Guernsey Company Guernsey companies are regularly listed on the Main Market and AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange as well as, among others, the New York Stock Exchange, Euronext, The International Stock Exchange (formerly the Channel Islands Securities Exchange) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange ...

ALRUD Law Firm | November 2024

****Dear Ladies and Gentlemen!**** Since 2022 restrictions are imposed with respect to transactions with persons from “unfriendly” countries in the Russian Federation. Thus, for a certain number of transactions/operations (i.e. issuance/repayment of loans, execution of financial instruments, distribution of dividends/profits etc ...

Carey Olsen | November 2024

Carey Olsen takes lead role in new TISE 'Specialist Companies' equity rulebook Carey Olsen is part of the TISE Rules Committee, which helped finalise the Specialist Companies Equity Rules (as well as all previous Listing Rule updates). The Specialist Companies Equity Rules are intended to attract privately held structures whose securities are not intended to be frequently transferred or traded and which are primarily held by institutional and professional investors ...

Carey Olsen | November 2024

Five Carey Olsen partners named leading Cayman lawyers by Lawdragon Lawyers featured in the 2025 guide are regarded as specialists in their field, have typically practised for 10 years or more and have significant on-the-ground experience in the Cayman Islands. Lawdragon's selection process incorporates nominations and extensive independent journalistic research, drawing on their more than 35 years' experience of legal research and reporting in the United States ...

Carey Olsen | November 2024

Guernsey Incorporated Cell Companies Key features The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (the “Law”) provides for the creation of the incorporated cell company. An ICC is a company which has the power to establish incorporated cells as part of its corporate structure. Like a protected cell company (“PCC”), an ICC may comprise any number of incorporated cells (“Cells”) ...

Carey Olsen | November 2024

Carey Olsen named among Singapore's Best Law Firms by The Straits Times The list recognises the 100 most highly regarded law firms as recommended by almost 6,000 legal professionals across 18 different fields of law. The firm has previously been recognised by the Singaporean newspaper as 'Singapore's Best Law Firm' for 2022 and 2023 ...

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP | November 2024

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has approved a new credentialing organization for certain healthcare workers for immigration purposes. USCIS approved the application from International Education Evaluations, LLC (IEE), which went into effect October 25, 2024 ...

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP | October 2024

The International Entrepreneur Rule (“IER”) is a mechanism enacted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) in 2017 to help encourage noncitizen investors and entrepreneurs to continue their business ventures in the United States. Under the IER, Entrepreneurial Parole is available for up to three persons who have a substantial ownership interest (at least 10%) in a startup entity created in the U.S. in the past five years ...

Abstract “[I]t is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” 4 William Blackstone, Commentaries *358. “[I]t is better that ten innocent men suffer than that one guilty man escape.” Otto von Bismarck, Germany’s first chancellor, quoted in John W. Wade, Uniform Comparative Fault Act, 14 Forum 379, 385 (1979). Punishing the innocent is considered an “error” that the legal system must minimize ...

Mamo TCV Advocates | October 2024

  As part of our ongoing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, the team at Mamo TCV is proud to support the Action for Breast Cancer Foundation. Through a collective effort, our staff members raised proceeds which were donated to fund Cold Caps for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Cold Caps play a crucial role in helping individuals retain their hair during treatment, contributing to a sense of dignity and well-being throughout their journey ...

Afridi & Angell | October 2024

Federal Decree-Law No. 51/2023 Promulgating the Financial Reorganisation and Bankruptcy Law (the Bankruptcy Law) introduced a new bankruptcy regime in the UAE, but left a number of key issues to be addressed under later implementing regulations. These regulations have now been issued under Cabinet Decision No. 94/2024 On the Implementing Regulation of the Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy Law (the Implementing Regulations) ...

Shoosmiths LLP | October 2024

The FCA has published the results of its culture and non financial misconduct survey. Here are some points to note. Key facts: The FCA surveyed regulated wholesale financial services firms asking questions about incidences of non-financial misconduct and the firm’s policies and procedures relating to firms’ culture ...

Krogerus | October 2024

The EU Data Act will apply from 12 September 2025. Thus far, much of the attention has focused on the IoT side of the regulation, specifically on data holder obligations and data sharing. Discussion around Chapter VI of the Act concerning switching between data processing services (such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) and its implications for such services has been relatively sparse ...

Shoosmiths LLP | October 2024

This is a meaningful Budget for the affordable housing sector, with positive signs that housing, particularly affordable housing, is being prioritised by the government. This reflects a recognition of how crucial community building is for social cohesion and the economy. As highlighted in the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission’s recommendations last week, a prompt rent settlement is essential for the affordable housing sector and for Registered Providers ...

Simonsen Vogt Wiig AS | October 2024

1. Introduction The Act imposes an obligation on companies and other legal entities to obtain information about the company’s beneficial owners. The purpose of the Act is to improve access to information about ownership and control in Norwegian companies, and to be a tool in the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crime. The parties subject to the Act are referred to in the Act as «obliged entities» ...

Shoosmiths LLP | October 2024

If you find yourself at risk of personal liability as a director in respect of a company's affairs then it is vital that you seek urgent legal advice to mitigate your loss. As a general rule, any claims for wrongdoings committed by the company should be brought against the company as it is recognised as a distinct legal entity and is therefore separate from its shareholders and directors. However, this protection is not absolute ...

Shoosmiths LLP | October 2024

On 8 October 2024, the U.K. Investment Association (IA) published its Principles of Remuneration (the Principles) for the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) season, setting out the IA’s expectations on executive remuneration structures. The Principles are predominantly for companies with a main market listing but are also relevant to companies listed on other markets, such as AIM, or private companies (Companies). The Principles build on the remuneration expectations set out in the U.K ...

Buchalter | October 2024

October 21, 2024 By: Kayla Radnia and Jeffrey H. Kapor On September 22, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 707 into law, known as the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (“the Act”) ...

Carey Olsen | October 2024

Carey Olsen announces two senior promotions within BVI litigation practice Catherine advises on shareholder disputes, fraud and asset tracing, and trust litigation and insolvency proceedings. She has conducted litigation before the BVI Commercial Court, ECSC Court of Appeal and the Privy Council. Catherine joined Carey Olsen in 2021, having previously worked for another offshore law firm in the BVI and a leading corporate law firm in Dublin ...

Carey Olsen | October 2024

Carey Olsen Jersey advises RoundShield on its largest fund in history, RS Fund V Carey Olsen worked alongside lead counsel Sidley Austin LLP in advising RoundShield, a London-based private investment firm with deep expertise in asset-backed private credit. In a testament to RoundShield's solid track record and experience, a significant majority (over 80%) of the investors in Fund V are existing clients of RoundShield and its latest fund also attracted ten new investors ...

Greenspoon Marder LLP | October 2024

By: Matthew Ginder, Esq. As the general election approaches in November, Florida voters will have the opportunity to decide on the state’s adult-use marijuana initiative identified on the ballot as Amendment 3. In the most expensive state marijuana legalization effort to date, there have been various narratives about Amendment 3. This blog is intended to clarify important aspects of Amendment 3 ...

Afridi & Angell | October 2024

The UAE Federal Government has issued Cabinet Decision 98 of 2024 (2024 Cabinet Decision) and has, as a result, substantially revised the application of the UAE economic substance reporting requirements. The present economic substance requirements were first introduced through Cabinet Decision 57 of 2020 (the2020 Cabinet Decision) ...

Shoosmiths LLP | October 2024

From 26 October 2024, employers will be required to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers must ensure they understand the parameters of this new duty and have implemented the measures needed to comply with it. What the Act says The Act requires employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers in the course of their employment ...

Carey Olsen | October 2024

Bermuda Monetary Authority initiates consultation on proposed changes to Bermuda’s digital asset business regime The Bermuda Monetary Authority (the “BMA”) has issued a consultation paper outlining proposed amendments to the Digital Asset Business Act 2018 (the “Act”) and the Digital Asset Business (Prudential Standards) (Annual Return) Rules 2018 (the “Rules”) inviting the digital asset business sector and other stakeholders to share their views on t

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