Cayman Islands: Corporate/Commercial Law

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Good Faith In Action, Not Just Belief: The UK Supreme Court’s Decision In Saxon Woods Investments Limited V Costa And Its Significance In The Cayman Islands
The UK Supreme Court's decision in Saxon Woods clarifies that directors cannot justify covert or disloyal conduct simply by claiming they sincerely believed they were acting in the company's best interests. This landmark ruling examines the boundaries of the duty to act in good faith, establishing that while business judgment remains protected, the means by which directors pursue their objectives must meet objective standards of loyalty and transparency.
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Appleby
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Directors Cannot Delay Shareholder Votes: Cayman Court Limits Postponement Powers
When a majority shareholder sought to remove directors through an extraordinary general meeting, the board attempted to postpone the vote indefinitely using broadly drafted powers in the company's articles of association. The Cayman Grand Court was asked to determine whether such procedural mechanisms could be deployed to effectively neutralise fundamental shareholder rights, and whether directors could entrench themselves by blocking the very votes intended to remove them.
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Appleby
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Guide To Cayman Islands Private Funds: Structure, Registration And Regulation
The Cayman Islands has established itself as a premier jurisdiction for private funds, with over 18,000 regulated closed-ended funds benefiting from tax neutrality, flexible regulatory frameworks, and proximity to the United States. This comprehensive guide examines the legal structures, registration requirements, ongoing compliance obligations, and regulatory landscape that make the Cayman Islands an attractive domicile for private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and credit strategies.
Cayman Islands Finance
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Carey Olsen
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Podcast
Podcast: Duties Of A Director Under The Law Of The Cayman Islands
Stuarts Humphries has earned recognition as a compact independent firm delivering exceptional value and expertise in funds counsel, cryptocurrency investments, and regulatory compliance. Clients praise the firm's responsive service, real-world solutions, and partners who roll up their sleeves to provide personalized attention. The firm strikes a unique balance between business acumen and legal expertise while offering substantial value compared to larger competitors in the jurisdiction.
Cayman Islands Commercial
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Stuarts Law
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