Legal News

No ID specified.
FATCA: Why all Cayman Islands domiciled Investment Entities should act before the registration deadline of 31 December 2014 4 Dec 2014 FATCA: Why all Cayman Islands domiciled Investment Entities should act before the registration deadline of 31 December 2014 Registration with the IRS The broad scope of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (US FATCA) introduced by the United States (US) and the implementation of that broad scope of application into Cayman Islands law means that it is very importan Read More
Cayman Islands Domiciled Hedge Funds 27 Nov 2014 Cayman Islands Domiciled Hedge Funds In This Issue An Overview of Cayman Law Governing Hedge Funds What are the key statutes and regulations that govern hedge funds in the Cayman Islands? Which regulatory bodies regulate hedge funds? What are the main legal vehicles used... Read More
Private Equity Multi-jurisdictional Guide: Introduction of the New ELP Law and the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Law 2014 14 Oct 2014 Private Equity Multi-jurisdictional Guide: Introduction of the New ELP Law and the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Law 2014 Good News for Cayman Islands Domiciled Private Equity Funds! The legal landscape for Cayman Islands domiciled private equity and venture capital funds has changed significantly in 2014 as a result of the coming into force of two new laws in the Cayman... Read More
Introduction of new Cayman Islands ELP Law 21 Jul 2014 Introduction of new Cayman Islands ELP Law Good news for Cayman Islands domiciled private equity funds - Introduction of new ELP Law IN THIS ISSUE The Cayman Islands continue to be the leading offshore jurisdiction for the establishment of both hedge funds and private equity funds. Typically,... Read More