Cayman Islands companies are commonly used in structuring international transactions. The Cayman Islands has also established itself as the jurisdiction of choice for the listed issuers on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As at...more
We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. This review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance on...more
From 31 August 2022, members’ schemes of arrangement pursuant to section 86 of the Companies Act of the Cayman Islands are not subject to the ‘headcount test’ being met, bringing further certainty to the process. The...more
New legislation strengthening the compulsory acquisition regulatory framework in the Companies Act 1967 is welcome news for minority shareholders. On 9 May 2023 the Parliament of Singapore passed the Companies, Business...more
This guide summarises certain key provisions of the Code with a focus on issues that are likely to be of particular concern to a bidder. Although reference is made to other statutory and regulatory instruments and regimes,...more
The recent "summary judgment" litigation between MetalRNG plc and BriefENERGY Holdings LLP (and others) has provided some further clarity on what "is to be acquired" means for the purposes of the section 190 Companies Act...more
In a recent judgment in the case of Re Changyou.com Limited, CICA (Civil) Appeal 6 of 2021, delivered on 16 September 2022, the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has applied the interpretative provisions of section 25 and...more
Once upon a time, long, long ago, the Queen of Hearts would proclaim in a fanciful way: “Off with their heads!” at the slightest sign of difficulty with her subjects in Wonderland. Over one-and-a-half centuries after...more
Market Update - We are pleased to bring you the Conyers 2022 Norway Bulletin. Our annual publication underscores the importance of the Norwegian market to our Bermuda corporate practice....more
M&A lawyers can let out two cheers for the Companies (Amendment) Bill 2021 (“Bill”) which was recently gazetted in the Cayman Islands. If enacted in its current form Bill will, amongst other things , abolish the...more
Corporate Governance - Companies Act Amendments to Enhance Corporate Governance - The Companies Act of Japan was amended on December 4, 2019 ("Amended Companies Act"), based on the Interim Proposal and the Outline...more
Corporate Governance - Subcommittee Prepares Interim Proposal for Amendment to the Companies Act - On February 14, 2018, the Companies Act (in relation to Corporate Governance, etc.) Sub-Committee of the Legislative...more