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Why The Cayman Islands Continues To Be A Popular Jurisdiction For Offshore Funds

Over the past 25 years, the Cayman Islands have established themselves as a leading jurisdiction for alternative investment funds, with nearly 13,000 regulated open-ended funds...

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Understanding Outsourcing Obligations For Cayman Islands Funds

It has been two years since the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) introduced its Rule on Corporate Governance for Regulated Entities (the "Corporate Governance Rule"), and a year and a half since it came into force.

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Doing Business In The Cayman Islands Guide (Legal 500)

The Cayman Islands is a common law jurisdiction, which is based on the English model. It comprises statute law and binding case precedents.

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Court Of Appeal Confirms Limitations On Investors' Statutory Right To "True And Full Information" In Abraaj Group Fraud

Appleby has previously written about the Cayman Grand Court's award of summary judgment on 10 March 2023 to certain investor limited partners of an Abraaj private equity fund...

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Trusts & Transparency: Key Considerations For Trustees In An Evolving Legal Landscape

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Walkers

Update On The Beneficial Ownership Reporting Regime In The Cayman Islands - Ongoing Obligations And Developments

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Grand Court Clarifies Requirements For Leave To Proceed With A Counterclaim Against A Company In Official Liquidation

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Court Ruling Helps Clarify Creditor Rights In The Cayman Islands

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Appleby

Cayman Grand Court Orders Liquidations Of Failed Crypto Companies To Be Subject To Court Supervision On Grounds Of Improved Efficacy, Expedition And Economy

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Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review: Cayman Islands – January To March 2025

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How Cayman Islands Corporate Attorneys Protect Your Business Interests

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Common Reporting Standard: Regulatory Enforcement And Compliance For Cayman Entities

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Conyers

Guide To Company Management Licencing In The Cayman Islands

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Collas Crill

Mergers & Acquisitions Comparative Guide

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Appleby

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Walkers

Update On The Beneficial Ownership Reporting Regime In The Cayman Islands - Ongoing Obligations And Developments

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Navigating Fast-evolving Fintech Regulation Takes Deep Experience And A Client-centric Approach

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Cayman Court Stands Firm Against Delay Tactics In Insolvency Dispute

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Guide To Litigation Funding In The Cayman Islands 2025

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Non-profit organisations are regulated pursuant to the Non-Profit Organisations Act (2020 Revision) and associated regulations (the "Act").

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Donations for 2023 were presented to each charity during an internal event hosted at the Walkers headquarters in Grand Cayman.

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For the third consecutive year, the Maples Group has released its Cayman Islands Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report highlighting the ways the Group supported worthwhile causes in the Cayman Islands in 2022...

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The Leading Offshore Hub For Investment Funds: Cayman Islands

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Analysing The Changyou.com Decision: What It Means For Appraisal Rights In Short-Form Mergers

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The business-friendly environment, with legislation developed over the years to adjust to the requirements of the industry, is a key strength of the jurisdiction.

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Guide To Establishing Private Equity, Venture Capital And Real Estate Funds In The Cayman Islands

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Collas Crill Strengthens Corporate Team In Cayman

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