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Compulsory ADR In Cayman: Court Confirms It Has Teeth But Declines To Bite

In Unicorn Biotech Ventures One Ltd v ATP III GP Ltd (No.2) [2026] CIGC (FSD) 1, Justice Jalil Asif KC has delivered the Grand Court’s first judgment addressing whether the Court has power to compel parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) against their wishes. The answer is an unequivocal yes – albeit that the power will only be exercised in appropriate cases.

Cayman Islands Litigation

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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

Service Of Process In The Cayman Islands

At Broadhurst LLC, we specialize in swiftly delivering legal documents to defendants as part of the legal process.

Cayman Islands Commercial

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IR Global

Powers Of The Founder Of Cayman Foundation Companies

The Cayman Islands' Foundation Companies Act (as Revised) (the "Act") came into force in 2017 and introduced a new type of company structure, called a foundation company (the "Foundation Company").

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Stuarts Law

The Impact Of Foreign Property Regimes On Offshore Trusts

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Ogier

The Privy Council Clarifies Principles Relating To The Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Awards

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Ogier

Civil Recovery Of The Proceeds Of Crime And Unlawful Conduct In Bermuda And The Cayman Islands: Recent Developments

Cayman Islands Criminal

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Conyers

Cayman Islands Court Of Appeal Enforces Foreign Arbitral Award In Favour Of Brazilian Airline

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Ogier

Herald v Primeo: The Court Of Appeal Clarifies The Status And Priority Of Unpaid Redemption Creditors

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Campbells

Cayman Law Amended To Facilitate The Grant Of Interim Relief In Aid Of Foreign Proceedings

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Harneys

Cayman Islands Litigation And Insolvency Review – Case Closed

Cayman Islands Insolvency

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Maples Group

Chambers And Partners: Investment Funds Guide 2026

Worldwide Finance

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Maples Group

VASP, Mutual & Private Funds Amendment Bills Approved

Cayman Islands Finance

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Stuarts Law

Can A Party Seek To Delay The Publication Of A Final Judgment In The Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Walkers

Holding The Ring: Cayman Islands Court Appoints Provisional Liquidators Notwithstanding Arbitration Stay

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Maples Group

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Podcast: Breaking Down The Dollars. The Real Value Of General Damages In Civil Litigation (Video)

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