Appleby Asia Talks S02 E04 In this episode, we will shed light on new corporate governance and internal controls requirements for all the Cayman regulated entities, and answer the most frequently asked questions from our funds clients. The Asia Talks Podcast Series The Appleby Asia Talks podcast series delivers a casual and short discussion on the topical legal issues across practice areas of Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Private Client & Trusts in the Asia market and provides...

Appleby Asia Talks S02 E03 This Restructuring Officer (RO) regime came into force in August 2022 and since then we have seen a handful of petitions for the appointment of ROs come before the Grand Court. In this episode, we will have a look at developments in the RO regime in the Cayman Islands, including the very recent case of Holt Fund SPC. The Asia Talks Podcast Series The Appleby Asia Talks podcast series delivers a casual and short discussion on the topical legal issues across...

BERMUDA SHORTS – TECH TALKS S01 E16 Technology by nature is a constantly changing industry, and with the introduction of AI technology, more changes are surely coming. In this ‘Tech Talks’ episode, members of Appleby’s Technology & Innovation practice in Bermuda discuss some of the changes – and the inherent challenges, threats and opportunities for Bermuda, and more broadly.   The technology team includes our podcast host, Partner Jerome Wilson, who speaks to Partner Duncan Card about AI...

BERMUDA SHORTS – TECH TALKS S01 E15 Partners Jerome Wilson and Hannah Tildesley speak to forensic investigations expert Vanessa Samuels from Deloitte in Bermuda. They discuss the intriguing, and oftentimes, crafty world of insolvency and forensic investigations from a broad perspective, and then more specifically as it relates to the growing digital assets space. The trio consider the challenges and successes of recovering digital assets, whether for crypto (and working with exchanges), NFTs...

Appleby Bermuda Shorts | Tech Talks S01 E14 In our latest episode, Partner Jerome Wilson speaks to Associates Carl Meyer and Karim Creary who delve into recent legislation changes, including changes to the Companies Act 1981, and the issuance of an exemption order in relation to the Digital Asset Business Act (DABA) 2018. These are all welcome changes that speak to Government’s commitment to listen to industry and further refine DABA in order to provide practical and efficient enhancements...

Did you know that Appleby Jersey is not just a law firm? Appleby Global Services is our fiduciary and corporate arm that works in collaboration with our lawyers to offer a broad range of solutions and services for our clients, all under one roof. In our latest podcast, find out how our global offering can support and benefit you as a business with our joined-up approach across our multi-discipline team. Director Anna Malorey and lawyer Michael Davies also explain how AGS is expanding and...

How do you create a culture of quality and equality? Tune in to this thought-provoking episode in our Appleby Jersey podcast series. Managing Partner James Gaudin, Associate Khanyisile Deliwe and Senior Associate Johanna Murphy discuss the importance of empowering every colleague and valuing their contribution. In this honest, empowering and insightful conversation they share stories from their personal experiences and talk about the impact it can have when everyone has a voice, is heard and...

Today our Jersey podcast series Let’s Talk Law: Jersey, focusses on the impressive career of Partner John Bisson, who has been at Appleby for 51 years. Join John as he offers his vision of what the future holds and offers advice to young people starting out in law in the final part of his podcast trilogy. About Appleby Appleby is one of the world’s leading international law firms. Our global teams of legal specialists advise public and private companies, financial institutions and private...

Our Jersey podcast series Let’s Talk Law: Jersey, continues with the second of three episodes from Partner John Bisson. This time, John – who has been at Appleby for 51 years - shares his impressive knowledge about the importance of wills and probate, the impact of inheritance tax and stamp duty, and how he supports high net worth individuals by working closely with the Private Client and Trusts Team. About Appleby Appleby is one of the world’s leading international law firms. Our global...

Appleby Bermuda Shorts | Tech Talks S01 E13 In our latest “Tech Talks” podcast, Appleby Bermuda partners Jerome Wilson (Head of Technology & Innovation), Vanessa Schrum (Head of Private Client & Trusts) and Hannah Tildesley (Head of Trusts Disputes) dive into the world of digital assets as they relate to trusts. The trio look at digital assets from two angles - first from the consumer perspective and how you can estate plan if you hold crypto or have other digital assets. What are...

Continuing our Jersey podcast series Let’s Talk Law: Jersey, Partner John Bisson gives his insight into property law on the island and what Appleby has to offer. John’s expertise is second to none, having been at the firm for 51 years, as he discusses the future of commercial and residential property and why Jersey is a great market to invest in. This is the first of three episodes led by John. About Appleby Appleby is one of the world’s leading international law firms. Our global teams of...

Appleby Bermuda Shorts | Tech Talks S01 E12 If you are a digital asset company, tech investor or nascent entrepreneur, consider Bermuda for your digital assets licence to get your tech business or platform off the ground. Bermuda is fast becoming the hub for well-regulated digital asset companies, thanks to its forward-leaning government and the introduction of Bermuda’s Digital Assets Business Act (DABA), effective regulation and a business ecosystem comprised of digital asset experts. In...

Appleby Bermuda Shorts | Tech Talks S01 E11 Emerging challenges in digital assets continue to push the courts to develop their thoughts on historic concepts as they examine how best to catch up with this new asset class. Bermuda Partners Jerome Wilson and Hannah Tildesley dive back into the exciting space of digital assets in the courts in the latest ‘Tech Talk’ podcast, which is a continuation of episode 7 where they examined several cases and the issues facing the courts around the...

Appleby Let's Talk Law: Jersey S03 E01 Today we launch our Jersey podcast series Let’s Talk Law: Jersey - and Jersey Advocate and Counsel Nichola Aldridge is the first in our team to share her insights and expertise. In the first episode, Nichola, who joined Appleby to grow our Private Client and Trusts team with Giles Corbin, talks about the best way to set up a trust and how to start a structure. We also explore the reasons for setting up a trust and how you can avoid potential...

Appleby Bermuda Shorts | Tech Talks S01 E10 Listen as Partner Jerome Wilson and Associate Carl Meyer welcome client Todd Crosland, Founder & CEO of CoinZoom, to discuss all things digital and blockchain. The digital assets space is evolving with increased global regulatory requirements – this is where Bermuda comes in. The trio discuss what makes Bermuda compelling for digital assets – from Bermuda’s advanced regulatory regime to its thorough licensing process to ultimately its...

Appleby Bermuda Shorts | Tech Talks S01 E09 Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) – what do Bermuda companies need to know to be ready? Listen as Jerome Wilson, Partner and Head of Bermuda’s Technology & Innovation practice talks to fellow Partner Duncan Card, who specializes in privacy law, cybersecurity compliance and IT and outsourcing contracts – as they discuss recent indications that PIPA may come into full force this spring - possibly on a sectorial basis. As a result of...

Appleby Bermuda Shorts | Tech Talks S01 E08 As the digital assets industry continues to evolve at breathtaking speed, how do those businesses in Bermuda flourish? Enter the world of compliance. Digital asset companies and investors are increasingly recognising the importance of legitimate business jurisdictions where regulatory and compliance frameworks offer stability and support growth. Bermuda is fast becoming the epicentre for well-regulated digital asset companies, thanks largely to its...

Appleby Asia Talks S02 E02 With some notable exceptions, investment management companies have become subjected to economic substance requirements in various offshore jurisdictions since the introduction of the Economic Substance Regime in 2018. In this episode of “Appleby Asia Talks” podcast series, Bronwyn King and Marc Parrott, Partners of Appleby’s Investment Funds practice in Hong Kong, talk about the consequence of this legislative development on structuring the management of investment...

Appleby Bermuda Shorts | Tech Talks S01 E07 Digital assets are an asset which has been created and stored digitally, be it data, images, documents, cryptocurrencies and much more. But are digital assets considered property? This is the question partner and host Jerome Wilson explores with Hannah Tildesley, Dispute Resolution partner and fellow colleague, in the latest ‘Tech Talks’ series episode of The Appleby Bermuda Shorts podcast. The pair consider the principles of digital assets and...

Appleby Asia Talks S02 E01 Segregated Portfolio Company (SPC) exists in various offshore jurisdictions, and it has become increasingly well understood and recognised. In this first episode of The Appleby Asia Talks podcast series, Bronwyn King and Marc Parrott, Partners of Appleby’s Investment Funds practice in Hong Kong, talk about structuring a SPC, and discuss when and where they may be an appropriate vehicle for an investment fund. The Asia Talks Podcast Series The Appleby Asia Talks...

Every business relies on IT infrastructure, at the hub of which lies the integrity and confidentiality of data. As the global business landscape continues to shift toward increasing governance standards and regulatory demands concerning IT infrastructure, it is essential for CEOs, CIOs and General Counsel of all Bermuda enterprises to know all the converging factors impacting their IT infrastructure and all related commercial relationships. There is a convergence in Bermuda of privacy and...

NFTs – where creativity and regulation can converge. Welcome to the intriguing world of NFTs – or non-fungible tokens – which can sell for millions of dollars or for nothing at all. NFTs continue to grab news headlines, in particular with the likes of artists, gamers, sports teams and celebrities stepping into the NFT realm. And yet what exactly are NFTs? What is the process of creating an NFT? How are they used, who uses them and why, and can they be regulated? In this ‘Tech Talks’ series...

The Bermuda re/insurance market, one of the island’s main economic pillars, has long adopted the use of technology. Today’s emerging technologies are no different, with Bermuda’s re/insurance sector continuing to implement high-tech advancements. Commonly-referred to as ‘InsurTech’, this practice is not just about digital assets: it’s how the Island’s re/insurance sector embraces technology as a whole. In this latest ‘Tech Talks’ series episode of The Appleby ‘Bermuda Shorts’ podcast, Jerome...

Jerome Wilson, Partner and Head of Appleby’s Technology & Innovation practice in Bermuda, welcomes guest Susan Pateras, reinsurance veteran and Board Director at the BDA. They discuss how Bermuda’s business ecosystem and proven track record in reinsurance makes it the ideal location for technology businesses – simply put, innovation is in Bermuda’s DNA. The pair cover technological innovation in Bermuda, and the ways in which the jurisdiction fosters growth and success in the digital...