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Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments In The Cayman Islands

When seeking to enforce a foreign judgment in the Cayman Islands, it is essential to understand the legal framework governing such enforcement.

Cayman Islands Litigation

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HSM Chambers

Guide To Litigation In The Cayman Islands 2025

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Litigation laws and regulations applicable in Cayman Islands.

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Appleby

A Corp v Firm B: The Abc Of Arbitral Confidentiality

In the recent judgment in A Corp v Firm B [2025] EWHC 1092 (Comm), the High Court of England and Wales set out an elucidating analysis of the extent of the obligation of arbitral confidentiality, and the exceptions to that obligation.

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Appleby

The Grand Court Reaffirms The Foundational Importance Of Pleadings In Civil Litigation

Highlighting a recent case in the Cayman Islands, [2025] CIGC (FSD) 44 - Re Rasmala Trade Finance Fund (2) ("Re: Rasmala Trade Finance Fund (2)"), HSM Partner and Head of Litigation Kerrie Cox covers an important and often overlooked distinction between court pleadings and affidavits.

Cayman Islands Litigation

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HSM Chambers

Recreational Land Rights Upheld By The Privy Council

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Walkers

Freezing Injunctions In The Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

Guide To Litigation Funding In The Cayman Islands 2025

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Appleby

Hostile Parties, Prospective Costs Orders And Confidentiality: The Cayman Islands Courts' Approach To Trust Proceedings

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Walkers

Honouring Excellence: Sir Anthony Smellie Joins The Privy Council

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Harneys

Who Bears The Burden: Applications Under The Forfeiture Law

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Walkers

New Rules For Privy Council Appeals

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Walkers

Cayman Court Rules On Its Discretion To Grant Declaratory Relief In Default Judgment Applications

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Harneys

Appeal Allowed In Cayman Tax Judicial Review

Cayman Islands Litigation

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McGrath Tonner

Is This An Agreement To Arbitrate? – A Case Concerning Multiple Dispute Resolution Clauses

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Harneys

Webinar: Digital Assets – Innovation Vs Compliance: Emerging Offshore Jurisdictional Trends – How Legal Advisers' Roles Will Change

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Walkers

Restoring A Company To The Register: What Creditors Need To Know

Cayman Islands Commercial

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McGrath Tonner

Looking Ahead: Key Considerations For Cayman Islands Voluntary Liquidations

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Maples Group

MACI Celebrates 20 Years Of Maritime Excellence And Global Leadership

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Cayman Islands Government

The Realities Of Crypto Asset Recovery Part 2

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Baker & Partners

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Privilege In Cayman Islands Appraisals – The Door Opens For Dissenting Shareholders

Discovery is a key aspect of section 238 appraisal proceedings and is critical in establishing fair value. In 58.com the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands recently clarified the circumstances...

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When Are Relevant Documents In The "Power" Of A Litigant And Therefore Discoverable?

Under Order 24, rule 1 of the Grand Court Rules ("GCR"), a party is required to give discovery of "documents which are or have been in his possession, custody or power".

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Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act (2021 Revision)

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To See Or Not To See? How The Law On Privilege Has Developed In Guernsey, Jersey, The Cayman Islands And The British Virgin Islands

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Judgment On Injunction Application For Breach Of Confidence Published By English High Court Despite Parties Settling

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Open Secrets: New Cayman Case Law On The CIDL Regime

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Cayman Islands Court Of Appeal Clarifies Scope Of Third Party Access To Litigation Documents

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On The Record - Third Party Access To Cayman Islands Court Transcripts And Evidence

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Navigating Shareholder Disputes: Winding Up On 'Just And Equitable' Grounds In The Cayman Islands

Shareholder disputes can arise from a variety of causes ranging from mismanagement and lack of transparency to personal fallouts among business partners.

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High Court Of Hong Kong Confirms Arbitrability Of Shareholder Claims For Oppression And Loss Of Confidence

The decision concerns an application under s. 34 of the Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance to set aside an arbitral tribunal's positive ruling regarding its jurisdiction.

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A Corp v Firm B: The Abc Of Arbitral Confidentiality

In the recent judgment in A Corp v Firm B [2025] EWHC 1092 (Comm), the High Court of England and Wales set out an elucidating analysis of the extent of the obligation of arbitral confidentiality, and the exceptions to that obligation.

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Fraud, Asset Tracing And Recovery 2025 – Cayman Islands (Commercial Dispute Resolution, CDR)

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Who Bears The Burden: Applications Under The Forfeiture Law

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Privy Council Judgment Clarifies Protections For Shareholders In The Cayman Islands

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Is This An Agreement To Arbitrate? – A Case Concerning Multiple Dispute Resolution Clauses

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The Use Of Mediation In Restructuring And Insolvency: A Cayman Islands Perspective

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Freezing Injunctions In The Cayman Islands

The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands ("Cayman Court") can grant a freezing injunction...

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The Port Fund: Privy Council Clarifies Test For Derivative Action By A Limited Partner

In the recent judgment of Kuwait Ports Authority and Ors (Respondents) v Mark Eric Williams & Ors (Appellants),[1] delivered on 28 October 2024, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ("JCPC")...

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JR Successfully Challenges Improper Tax Waivers And Secures Improvements In Patient Safety

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Grand Court Dismisses Security For Costs And Funder Disclosure Applications

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Arbitration Rising: Four Recent Judgments Of The Cayman Courts

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Grand Court Rejects Attempted Defence Of Creditor's Winding Up Petition Based On Alleged Cross-Claim

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