
Appleby Cayman Islands Regulatory Update – Q4 2022
The regulatory environment continues to remain active and this update from Appleby’s Cayman office...



Taking Insurance a Step Higher: structured Investment - Linked Insurance Business
In line with the budgetary measures which were announced for 2020-2021, the Insurance Act 2005 (Insu...


What is RegTech? Has the time come for its implementation into our legal landscape?
In Mauritius, the period starting from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has witnessed a remarka...


Mauritius: Cryptocurrencies and virtual assets – How ready are we?
The world’s prime means of transacting has traditionally been by way of conventional currencies. H...


Cutting through the law- Section 6 of the Court of Civil Appeal Act
“I set aside the application for an interim order with costs”; this is often the unfortunate res...



Cayman Courts Shift Toward More Efficient Case Management
The Cayman Islands is a leading offshore financial center where the courts are used to dealing with ...



Blockchain: The New Normal for Voting?
One of the learning points of the COVID-19 pandemic remains undoubtedly the dramatic shift which it ...



Bank One Limited v Basgeet 2021 SCJ 93
The Supreme Court of Mauritius, sitting in its appellate jurisdiction, held that a fixed charge whic...


Statutory Demand: The time for a re-think?
A statutory demand is often perceived as a powerful weapon which the Insolvency Act 2009 (‘Insolve...



Constitution or Shareholders’ Agreement – which one prevails?
In the daily practice of a corporate lawyer in Mauritius, a common item which crops up when seeking ...



Corporate Criminal Liability for Failure to Prevent Money Laundering
On 28 January 2022 the Government of Jersey launched a consultation, which closes on 21 February 202...
