Articles
Worldwide Freezing Orders: Court tightens its control over wilfully evasive judgment debtors
21 March, 2019
Until the Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd v Emmott [2019] EWCA Civ 219 a commonplace feature of worldwide freezing orders has been the exemption permitting the respondent whose assets are otherwise frozen to continue making payments in the ordinary course of business. This exception is known as the “Angel Bell” exception.
Contract Law: The Practical Implications of a Recent Supreme Court Decision with Respect to Oral Contracts
4 March, 2019
The recent decision of the UK Supreme Court in Wells v Devani [2019] UKSC 4 has important practical considerations for attorneys to keep in mind when advising upon the enforceability of oral contracts. It is considered to be a practical and sensible approach which in many instances will pour cold water on the hopes of contractors who wish to rely upon the use of imprecise words, or a lack of certain terms, to avoid their contractual obligations.
Accidents at Work
18 February, 2019
Responsible employers recognise that taking appropriate health and safety measures to protect their employees and customers is a good business decision.
Labour Law Considerations for Employers in the Cayman Islands
13 December, 2018
If you are an employer in the Cayman Islands there are a number of considerations which you must keep in mind when engaging, terminating or agreeing terms and conditions for employees.
Asset Tracing & Recovery: Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in the Cayman Islands
14 November, 2018
Broadhurst LLC have recently obtained local recognition of a New York judgment to obtain a post-judgment Mareva Order freezing a debtor’s assets worldwide as well as a Banker’s Books Order requiring the disclosure of a Defendants’ historical banking records.
Can a debtor who is subject to insolvency proceedings obtain additional finance?
24 July, 2018
In this video, Kyle Broadhurst of Broadhurst LLC (Director, Cayman Islands) and Jeffrey Lieseme (Member of Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered, United States) discuss whether a debtor who is subject to insolvency proceedings can obtain additional finance within their respective jurisdictions.
Immigration and Residency in the Cayman Islands
7 May, 2018
The Cayman Islands is a beautiful archipelago which maintains its rich culture and heritage, while simultaneously ranking within the top ten largest financial centres in the world. It is not surprising that Cayman attracts international investment as well as those wishing to leave their home jurisdiction to obtain Cayman residency which, in certain cases, can also lead to an eventual grant of Caymanian status and British citizenship.
Administration of Estates on Death Part 2: Guidance for Non-Residents who have Cayman Assets Forming Part of their Estate
25 January, 2018
This article is designed to give a broad overview of the legal requirements in relation to administration of Cayman assets where the deceased was not domiciled in the Cayman Islands at the date of their death.
Administration of Estates on Death Part 1: Guidance on Navigating the Process
19 January, 2018
This article is designed to give a broad overview of the legal requirements in relation to the administration of estates for individuals who pass away while resident in the Cayman Islands.
A Guide to Personal Injuries Litigation
13 October, 2017
Every year, on average, 1115 car accidents are reported to the police in the Cayman Islands, some of which result in serious injuries or deaths. Other unexpected situations where injuries may arise include accidents at work, or in a public place. If you have been involved in an accident that was someone else’s fault you may have a right to recover compensation. The purpose of this article is to give guidance on how to manage these difficult, and often unexpected, events.