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Appleby Advises Blockchain.com on Its Successful Cayman VASP Licence
Working closely with the Blockchain.com team since November 2025, Appleby has advised Blockchain.com on its successful grant of a virtual asset service provider (VASP) licence under the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, as revised (the “VASP Act”) through its Cayman Islands subsidiary, Blockchain (Cayman) Limited. The project was led by partner Peter Colegate and counsel Marsha Williamson with support from the broader Technology & Innovation team.
Cayman Islands: Updated CRS Obligations And CARF Implementation For Cayman Entities - Effective 1 January 2026
Simon Raftopoulos’s articles from Appleby are most popular: in North America with readers working within the Metals & Mining industries Appleby are most popular: within Compliance and Immigration topic(s) The Cayman Islands has introduced a suite of updates to its international tax-reporting regime, including revisions to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and the rollout of the new Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), both scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2026.
Cayman Islands Foundation Companies Guide 2025 - Part 1
Foundation Companies are a flexible and unique vehicle in the Cayman Islands that were established in 2017 and are governed by the Foundation Companies Act (2017) (FC Act) as the primary legislation. Foundation Companies are also governed by the Cayman Islands Companies Act (2023 Revision) save where inconsistent with the FC Act.
Crypto Funds In The Cayman Islands
As one of the leading offshore financial centres, home to approximately 70% of the world's offshore investment funds and with an absence of any direct taxation on companies or individuals, the Cayman Islands has become an attractive destination for technology entrepreneurs. The introduction of framework legislation regulating virtual asset service providers (the VASP Act) in 2020 attracted a number of new entrants to the Cayman market.
2025 Blockchain Guide – Cayman Islands
The 2025 Blockchain guide provides the latest legal information on the evolution of the blockchain market, the status and use of digital assets, smart contracts, blockchain regulation, the tax regime for digital assets, sustainability and ESG issues, and data privacy and protection in the Cayman Islands.
2025 Blockchain Guide - Cayman Islands
Blockchain Market and Business Model Overview As one of the foremost offshore financial centres, home to approximately 70% of the world’s offshore investment funds, the Cayman Islands is an attractive destination for technology investors and entrepreneurs. The jurisdiction is known for its sound legal framework, tax neutrality, experienced professional service providers, modern infrastructure and a stable political climate.
Appointment Of Andrew Willins As Kings Counsel
Andrew has regularly appeared before the Commercial Court and the Court of Appeal, often unled and against experienced Kings Counsel. In Pakistan he defeated enforcement of a $6bn arbitral award against the assets of an international airline. In Jackson v. McNally he defeated an application to challenge the decisions of officeholders, on technical arguments as to standing. He has appeared before the Privy Council in ground breaking litigation such as Sian v.
Appleby Advises Taiko DAO On The Launch Of Its Security Council
Launching the Security Council represents a major step towards decentralisation of the decision-making processes for Taiko DAO as it gears up for its full launch later in 2025. The inaugural members of the Security Council include eminent web3 players, including Daniel Wang (cofounder of Taiko), Aragon and representatives of the Ethereum Foundation. The security council plays a key role in protecting the integrity of the DAO and its protocols.
Guide To Funds In Guernsey
Guernsey has seen a growth of investment management services including the subsidiaries of some of the largest multinational houses, as well as independent boutiques – together delivering a full range of asset management and stockbroking solutions to both private and corporate clients. According to the latest figures from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) the funds business in Guernsey has total assets, under management and administration, amounting to £288.8 billion.
2026 Guide To Blockchain & Crypto-Assets In The Cayman Islands
Peter Colegate’s articles from Appleby are most popular: in North America Appleby are most popular: within Strategy topic(s) This guide provides the latest legal information on the evolution and regulation of these markets, licensing and set-up requirements for businesses, cross-border services, decentralised finance considerations, and information on payments and stablecoins, as well as tokenisation and real-world assets.
Appleby Scoops Deputy Governors 5K Corporate Cup
The DG’s 5K Challenge is a walk/run event which brings together civil servants, private sector employees and members of the public in a fitness and fundraising challenge. It was established as part of the Deputy Governor (DG), Hon. Franz Manderson’s vision to have a healthier, more active and socially engaged civil service, whilst benefitting charitable organisations and initiatives in the Cayman Islands.
Snapshot Of Recent Updates To The Virtual Assets Regime In The Cayman Islands
A Appleby More Appleby is one of the world’s leading offshore law firms, operating in 10 highly regarded and well-regulated locations. We provide comprehensive, expert advice and services across a number of key practice areas. We work with our clients to achieve practical solutions whether from a single location or across multiple jurisdictions. The Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, 2020 (Commencement) Order, 2025 enacts the long-awaited Phase 2 licensing regime, commencing on 1 April 2025.
Appleby Provides Overview On BVI And Cayman Fintech Laws And Regulations In 2025
Published as part of The Legal500 Fintech series, the aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of fintech law across a variety of jurisdictions. Each chapter of this guide provides information about the current issues affecting fintech in a particular country and addresses topics such as open banking, regulation of data, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, AI and Insurtech. BVI – authored by group partner Andrew Jowett and associate Patrick Gill.
Overview Of Fintech Laws And Regulations In Cayman 2025
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Fintech laws and regulations applicable in Cayman. The principal regulator is the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). CIMA is responsible for the regulation and supervision of financial services firms operating in and from the Cayman Islands (including fintechs) and the monitoring of compliance with financial services laws (including anti-money laundering, counter-financing of terrorism and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CTF/CPF) laws).
Overview Of Fintech Laws And Regulations In BVI 2025
Overview of Fintech laws and regulations in BVI 2025 Share LinkedIn Twitter Published: 17 Mar 2025 Type: Legal Guide This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Fintech laws and regulations applicable in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
Snapshot of Recent Updates to the Virtual Assets Regime in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) – the regulatory authority for virtual assets – has recently published new legislation and guidance enhancing the virtual assets regulatory regime in the Cayman Islands. In this snapshot, we summarise the key changes. Implementation of the ‘Phase 2’ licensing regime The Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, 2020 (Commencement) Order, 2025 enacts the long-awaited Phase 2 licensing regime, commencing on 1 April 2025.
Overview Of Fintech Laws And Regulations In Cayman 2025
The principal regulator is the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). CIMA is responsible for the regulation and supervision of financial services firms operating in and from the Cayman Islands (including fintechs) and the monitoring of compliance with financial services laws (including anti-money laundering, counter-financing of terrorism and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CTF/CPF) laws).
Complete Isle Of Man Technology & Innovation Guide
Legal innovation and technology leaders Our Isle of Man technology guide provides an overview of the legal and regulatory landscape impacting technology and innovation in the jurisdiction, paying particular attention to virtual asset regulation. It also provides insight and guidance around economic substance, intellectual property considerations, tokenised funds and doing business in the Isle of Man more generally.
Appleby Strengthens Its Renowned Litigation Practice With New Associate
Ryan has broad experience with commercial disputes and regulatory matters. Prior to joining Appleby, he practised at a leading corporate securities litigation firm in Toronto, Canada where he acted as counsel in numerous high-profile class action disputes, including those involving allegations of securities manipulation and corporate oppression, among others.
Appleby Partners To Speak At Major Trust And Litigation Conference In Morocco
Regarded as a must-attend event for the world’s leading trust and estate litigators, the 2025 edition of the annual conference will offer three days of cutting-edge discussion and global insight around the latest developments in contentious trust proceedings. Commenting on their involvement at the conference, Carlos and Claire said: “It is always a privilege to speak at internationally renowned events such as the Trust & Estates Litigation Forum.
Crypto Funds In The Cayman Islands
As one of the leading offshore financial centres, home to approximately 70% of the world's offshore investment funds and with an absence of any direct taxation on companies or individuals, the Cayman Islands has become an attractive destination for technology entrepreneurs. The introduction of framework legislation regulating virtual asset service providers (the VASP Act) in 2020 attracted a number of new entrants to the Cayman market.
Corporate Lawyer Sangheetaa Phary Joins Appleby Bermuda As Counsel
Sangheetaa specialises in corporate and commercial law with her expertise encompassing a wide range of areas including, (re)insurance law, public and private mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and strategic governmental and regulatory consultancy. Prior to joining Appleby, Sangheetaa practised at another Bermuda law firm. She was recognised as the first Malaysian to be called to the Bermuda Bar in this century.
Claire Van Overdijk KC Joins Appleby’s Leading Litigation Practice As Partner In Bermuda
Claire has extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious trust and estate disputes as well as commercial and civil litigation. As a specialist in the resolution of complex disputes, Claire’s expertise is principally contentious, extending to advocacy, strategic expertise and tactical advice in domestic and multi-jurisdictional high-value litigation.
Appleby Leads Offshore Firms In Chambers FinTech 2025
Band 1 rankings for Appleby’s work in the fintech sector were achieved in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, while the Group’s Bermuda and Jersey offices were both ranked in Band 2. The four top tier rankings are tied for the most among offshore law firms. In addition, Appleby has seven lawyers ranked individually with four of these achieving Band 1 status – again the most for any offshore law firm.
Cyber & IT Security Law And Regulation Guide 2025: Bermuda
Introduction By the end of the last decade, the incidence rate of cybercrime, ransomware attacks and online security threats had escalated to levels where legislators and regulators around the world were stepping up the nature and quality of laws and regulation that were being specifically designed to address those governance and risk management challenges.
Privacy Law And Compliance Guide 2025: Bermuda
OVERVIEW Introduction Bermuda’s privacy laws and regulations concerning the protection and use of personal information in Bermuda currently exists across two different statutes. One of them, the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 ( ETA ) has neither been activated with regard to it privacy law provisions nor has it been rescinded concerning its potential privacy law influence .
Guide To Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) In Isle Of Man 2024
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Guide To Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) In The Cayman Islands 2024
Deal structure of M&A DEALS 1.1 How are private and public M&A transactions typically structured in the Cayman Islands? Public M&A transactions in the Cayman Islands are typically structured as either: a statutory merger/consolidation; a tender offer (accompanied by a squeeze-out); or a scheme of arrangement.
Guide To Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) In Bermuda 2024
Deal structure of M&A DEALS 1.1 How are private and public M&A transactions typically structured in Bermuda? At present, a substantial portion of the entities formed in Bermuda are companies limited by shares incorporated under the Companies Act 1981, as amended (Companies Act). As such, the discussion in this Q&A focuses primarily on M&A transactions involving Bermuda companies.
Guide To Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) In Mauritius 2024
Deal structure of M&A DEALS 1.1 How are private and public M&A transactions typically structured in Mauritius? Private and public M&A transactions are typically structured as an acquisition of shares, which will automatically capture all assets, liabilities and business obligations of the target, which is acquired as a going concern. However, it is also possible to acquire only the assets that represent the business of the target.
Appleby Advises On Voyager Acquisition Corp. USD$220M Initial Public Offering
The units are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (Nasdaq) and trade under the ticker symbol “VACHU” August 9, 2024. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “VACH” and “VACHW”, respectively.
Appleby Advises On AA Mission Acquisition Corp. USD$300M Initial Public Offering
Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company (Class A ordinary share), and one-half of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per Class A ordinary share. After the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on NYSE under the symbols “AAM” and “AAMW” respectively.
Appleby Cayman Advises Namib Minerals On Its US$800M Merger With Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VI
The proposed business combination is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to closing conditions. The combined public company is expected to be named “Namib Minerals” and to list its securities on the Nasdaq, subject to approval of its listing application. The Appleby M&A team comprised of Simon Raftopoulos, Alexandra Low, Criona Gannon and Lindsey Ashton.
Appleby Authors Chambers’ Blockchain Guides
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2024 Blockchain Guide - Cayman Islands
As one of the foremost offshore financial centres, home to approximately 70% of the world's offshore investment funds and with an absence of any direct taxation on companies or individuals, the Cayman Islands has become an attractive destination for technology entrepreneurs.
2024 Blockchain Guide - Cayman Islands
Blockchain Market and Business Model Overview As one of the foremost offshore financial centres, home to approximately 70% of the world’s offshore investment funds and with an absence of any direct taxation on companies or individuals, the Cayman Islands has become an attractive destination for technology entrepreneurs.
2024 Blockchain Guide - British Virgin Islands
Blockchain Market and Business Model Overview As one of the foremost offshore financial centres, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is recognised across the globe as the premier jurisdiction for the registration of asset-holding companies. The BVI is tax neutral, with no direct taxation on companies and a nominal rate of income tax on individuals, which has made it an attractive destination for technology entrepreneurs.
Fund Finance Security Guide 2024 - Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands private equity funds have historically been registered as exempted limited partnerships (ELPs), particularly for the North American and European markets. While other types of Cayman entities (such as exempted companies and limited liability companies (LLCs)) are occasionally used as fund vehicles, the ELP is by far the most common type of entity used for closed-ended private equity funds. For this reason, this section primarily focuses on subscription facilities involving an ELP.
Appleby's Articled Clerk Admitted As Cayman Islands Attorney-At-Law
Jackson was called to the Bar and sworn in before Justice Cheryl Richards KC on Wednesday March 27th amongst colleagues and family. Jackson’s admission was moved by Appleby Partner, Andrew Jackson. Jackson was born and raised in the Cayman Islands and became the recipient of Appleby’s Legal Scholarship programme in 2018.
Josephine Noddings To Speak At Bermuda Risk Summit On Insurtech Innovation Panel
The three-day conference which is presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency will welcome leading risk specialists for engaging thought-leadership sessions, cutting-edge keynote presentations, and C-suite networking. Josephine will participate in the 15 March insurtech panel titled, ‘Tradition vs.
Cayman Companies Act Moves Forward
This Bill has a bit of a history. It started out as the draft Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which was circulated for consultation in June. It was industry-driven and contained an array of provisions which were widely seen as commercially beneficial. The consultation process was particularly active, with industry representatives, including Appleby, fully involved in the process of crafting the best possible version of the legislation.
Overview Of Fintech Laws And Regulations In Cayman 2024 - Fin Tech - Cayman Islands
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Fintech laws and regulations applicable in Cayman. The Cayman Islands doesn't have a separate legal framework for payments. The main sources of law are the Money Services Business Act; the Money Services Business Regulations; the Monetary Authority Act; and the Electronic Transactions Act. Yes.
Overview Of Fintech Laws And Regulations In BVI 2024
Contact Us "*" indicates required fields Jurisdiction for Enquiry* Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Overview of Fintech laws and regulations in BVI 2024 Share LinkedIn Twitter Published: 21 Feb 2024 Type: Legal Guide This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Fintech laws and regulations applicable in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
Appleby Provides Regional Overview On Fintech Laws And Regulations In 2024
Published as part of The Legal500 Fintech series, the aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of fintech law across a variety of jurisdictions. Each chapter of this guide provides information about the current issues affecting fintech in a particular country and addresses topics such as open banking, regulation of data, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, AI and Insurtech.
Overview Of Fintech Laws And Regulations In Cayman 2024
The Cayman Islands doesn’t have a separate legal framework for payments. The main sources of law are the Money Services Business Act; the Money Services Business Regulations; the Monetary Authority Act; and the Electronic Transactions Act. Yes.
Appleby Shortlisted For Chambers Europe Awards 2024
The awards recognise a law firm’s pre-eminence in key jurisdictions across Europe and also reflect achievements over the past 12 months including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service.
Cayman Islands Real Estate Guide 2024
Overview of cayman islands real estate The Cayman Islands maintains a title-by-registration system for real property, whereby the Registrar of Lands maintains a public register for each land parcel upon which registrable dealings are entered. While the land registration system is primarily governed by legislation, case law will also apply and, in instances where there is no relevant local statute or case law, decisions in commonwealth jurisdictions may be considered.
Crown Dependencies Retain Data Protection Adequacy Status
Adequacy status allows personal data to flow to the Islands from the EU without the need for businesses to negotiate and implement additional safeguards, such as contractual clauses; greatly simplifying international business. This is also good news for Island businesses transferring personal data to other “adequate” jurisdictions (such as between the Crown Dependencies), providing assurance that transfers can continue to take place without additional measures.
Cayman Islands Removed From The EU AML List
It was widely anticipated that the removal from the FATF list would result in the jurisdiction being lifted from the EU Commission’s list of high-risk third countries (known as the EU AML List) at the next opportunity. This has now come to pass.
Appleby Partners Recognised As Global Elite Thought Leaders By Who's Who Legal
Lawyers designated as Global Elite obtained the highest number of nominations from peers, corporate counsel and other market sources in WWL’s most recent research cycle, and is an accolade achieved by only around 5% of WWL-listed practitioners.
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