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Partner Sonia Hamshaw and Senior Associate Marissa Christodoulidou recently wrote an article examining the new provisions and procedures introduced as a result of the amendments to the Cyprus Companies Law, which were voted in on 15 March 2024.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gXRk98xp   #Cyprus #Corporate #crossborderconversion #crossbordermerger #crossborderdivision

The early 2020s witnessed a significant surge in SPACs, accompanied by a subsequent increase in related disputes. Commercial Dispute Resolution (CDR) interviewed our Global Head of Litigation & Insolvency and Restructuring, Nick Hoffman, for their article "SPAC bites back" to get his insights on these developments. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ezWMqn6W   #SPAC #Dispute #Offshore

Dive into the latest Offshore Litigation Blog posts, featuring case law updates across multiple jurisdictions and exciting perspectives on juggling careers and parenthood. Our blog houses the latest case law, guides, and related developments within our remit. All our blogs are available in audio. So whether you like to 📰 or 🎧, we’ve got you covered. ✒️ Legal symphony: Courts and arbitration in perfect harmony: https://lnkd.in/egJEATjD ✒️ From the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong to the tranquillity of the Caribbean sea: https://lnkd.in/eg-YVzqE ✒️ Non-parties costs order set aside by the BVI Court – different implications under the old and new Civil Procedure Rules: https://lnkd.in/egU6CZkR ✒️ Application for sanction of a scheme of arrangement - Responsibility of legal representatives: https://lnkd.in/e-dNCPHE ✒️ A ‘momentous’ judgment – the Grand Court lays down principles for an enforcer seeking approval of a ‘momentous’ decision under the STAR trust regime: https://lnkd.in/eSuGJjPC 👇 Don’t want to miss out on our blogs? Sign up for our newsletter via the link in the comments to get new content delivered directly to your inbox. #offshorelitigationblog #litigationupdates #litigationinsights

We are proud to be the Health & Wellness sponsor for the 2024 INSOL International conference taking place on 22-24 May in San Diego. California is often said to have the perfect climate, and an INSOL conference always provides the perfect climate for learning and networking. This conference has an exceptional technical programme, ancillary meetings, and plenty of opportunities to meet and network. Partners Ben Hobden, Gráinne King, Chai Ridgers, and Henry Tucker will be in attendance.    Interested in attending? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dzNxzwzW #INSOL #SanDiego #INSOLSanDiego

On 20 March 2024, the Wolfsberg Group published a statement on countering terrorist financing replacing its 2002 statement on financial institutions' role in countering terrorism financing. It acknowledges terrorism can be domestic or international, associated with various ideologies, and funded without criminal activities. Want to learn more? Continue reading on our Regulatory Blog: https://lnkd.in/eb9aqG86   Want to stay ahead of the regulatory curve? Head over to our Regulatory Blog (https://lnkd.in/dZK9cH5) to catch up on other developments from our jurisdictions. Recent posts include:   ✒️ Cyprus introduces amendments to the Sale of Property (Specific Performance) Law to improve the interests of buyers in property transactions - https://lnkd.in/e9YZx2y7 ✒️ ESMA Report: Understanding crypto asset markets and implications for EU regulation - https://lnkd.in/eC6YsvK2 ✒️ British Virgin Islands regulatory inspections and their importance - https://lnkd.in/e9_i8SDe ✒️ Cyprus regulators publicise Article 5r reporting guidance issued under EU Council Regulation 833/2014 - https://lnkd.in/eEhQKs9i   👇 Don't want to miss out on our posts? Sign-up to our newsletter via the link in the comments to get new content delivered directly to your inbox.   #regulatoryblog #regulatoryupdates #regulatoryinsights

Counsel Anya Allen will be speaking at the IWIRC Cayman technical session "HQP and Direct Lending: Lessons learnt and key practicalities", alongside Shelley White, Gray Hewson, Alecia Johns, and Matthew Dors. Attending? Connect with Anya: https://lnkd.in/gN5gPf8c #IWIRC

The Global Restructuring Review recently interviewed our Global Head of Litigation & Insolvency and Restructuring, Nick Hoffman, covering the increasing need for firms to find new fee structures, whether it would be credible for UNCITRAL to replace the concept of COMI and his faith in the next generation of restructuring lawyers. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gM9NGwqW #CaymanIslands #Litigation #Insolvency #Restructuring

Our Global Banking and Finance Head and Hong Kong Managing Partner Paul Sephton was recently interviewed by South China Morning Post (SCMP) regarding the latest trend in the private credit market in Asia. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/daxFNYwy #privatecredit #HongKong #banks

Wishing you a Happy Orthodox Easter from everyone at Harneys. 

In our recent Offshore Litigation Blog, Cayman Islands Senior Associate Catie W. shares her experience moving to our office in the Cayman Islands and what it's like adjusting to island life. Read her full blog, "From the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong to the tranquillity of the Caribbean sea" here: https://lnkd.in/eg-YVzqE Also available in audio! So whether you like to 📰 or 🎧, we have got you covered. #CaymanIslands #HongKong #OffshoreLitigationBlog