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Guide: Creation of security by a Cayman Islands exempted company 2 Mar 2021 Guide: Creation of security by a Cayman Islands exempted company Cayman Islands exempted companies are widely utilized in structuring cross-border finance transactions because they provide a flexible and well-tested regime for secured financing transactions that is attractive to borrowers and lenders alike. Read More
Benefits of Segregated Portfolio Companies for Investment Purposes 10 Feb 2021 Benefits of Segregated Portfolio Companies for Investment Purposes The principal advantage of an SPC over a standard exempted company is to protect the assets of one portfolio from the liabilities of other portfolios. Read More
Side-letter perspectives in Cayman subscription financing 20 Jan 2021 Side-letter perspectives in Cayman subscription financing Subscription facilities dominated the Asian fund finance industry in 2020. However, as a result of widespread concerns about liquidity and an uncertain macroeconomic outlook, it has become more important than ever for a lender to undertake proper due Read More
Avoiding BVI law and Cayman Islands law pitfalls in banking & finance and corporate transactions 5 Jan 2021 Avoiding BVI law and Cayman Islands law pitfalls in banking & finance and corporate transactions There are certain notorious pitfalls to avoid in the context of British Virgin Islands ('BVI') and Cayman Islands banking & finance and corporate transactions. Read More