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Approaching digital assets as a professional trustee

As demand grows for trusts to hold digital assets, professional trustees must navigate fiduciary, legal, and operational...

Insight 10/07/2025
  • Guernsey
  • BVI
  • Cayman
  • Jersey
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Approaching digital assets as a professional trustee

The virtual asset service provider regulatory policy in the Cayman Islands

Effective as of 23 May 2025, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) introduced significant updates to the Cayman I...

Insight 30/05/2025
  • Cayman
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The virtual asset service provider regulatory policy in the Cayman Islands

BVI versus Cayman? Your choice for structuring

When structuring a new investment, a common question posed by clients is whether the British Virgin Islands (BVI) or Cay...

Insight 02/04/2025
  • BVI
  • Cayman
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BVI versus Cayman? Your choice for structuring

Offshore trust disputes 2024: The year that was

This article was first published in issue 18 of ThoughtLeaders4's Private Client magazine. 2024 was another lively year ...

Insight 26/03/2025
  • Jersey
  • Guernsey
  • Cayman
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Offshore trust disputes 2024: The year that was

Tianrui v China Shanshui: is it time for Foss v Harbottle to go?

The recent Privy Council decision of Tianrui (International) Holding Company Ltd v China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd [2024...

Insight 17/03/2025
  • Cayman
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Tianrui v China Shanshui: is it time for Foss v Harbottle to go?

Landmark judgment: Privy Council confirms minority shareholders have dissent rights in short-form mergers

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) has delivered a landmark judgment in Changyou.com Ltd v FourWorld Glo...

Insight 11/03/2025
  • Cayman
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Landmark judgment: Privy Council confirms minority shareholders have dissent rights in short-form mergers

Guide to mutual funds in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands is the leading jurisdiction for the offshore investment funds industry due to its combination of flex...

Guides 06/03/2025
  • Cayman
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Guide to mutual funds in the Cayman Islands

Guide to private funds in the Cayman Islands

Introduction The Cayman Islands is the leading jurisdiction for the offshore investment funds industry due to its combin...

Guides 06/03/2025
  • Cayman
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Guide to private funds in the Cayman Islands

Guide to company management licencing in the Cayman Islands

Licensing background Any person or entity wishing to carry out a company management business must first obtain a licence...

Guides 06/03/2025
  • Cayman
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Guide to company management licencing in the Cayman Islands

Updates to Cayman’s Beneficial Ownership Regime

The Cayman Islands has recently introduced two new regulations under the Beneficial Ownership Regime: the Beneficial O...

Insight 19/02/2025
  • Cayman
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Updates to Cayman’s Beneficial Ownership Regime

Updates to Cayman's Beneficial Ownership Regime: Access Restrictions and Legitimate Interest Regulations

Introduction The Cayman Islands has recently introduced two regulations under the Beneficial Ownership Regime which rela...

Insight 17/02/2025
  • Cayman
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Updates to Cayman's Beneficial Ownership Regime: Access Restrictions and Legitimate Interest Regulations

Tianrui v China Shanshui: Privy Council cements the position regarding direct shareholder claims

In the recent decision of Tianrui (International) Holding Company Ltd v China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd [2024] UKPC 36, ...

Insight 06/02/2025
  • Cayman
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Tianrui v China Shanshui: Privy Council cements the position regarding direct shareholder claims