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Are you based in Guernsey or Jersey and interested in pursuing a career in the legal industry? Applications for our Channel Islands Bursary programmes are now open!   Our Bursary programmes help support the development of the next generation of legal professionals, offering successful applicants paid placements in our offices, financial support, guidance, and mentoring.   We're looking for enthusiastic and talented students who will be sitting their A levels, those already at university, and those undertaking GDL/LPC/Bar school studies.   Find out more and apply before the 31 January 2025 deadline at the links below:   Guernsey: https://lnkd.in/eWXy4J-X Jersey: https://lnkd.in/eUUMKzm8

Our latest advisory series considers a number of key changes for the asset management industry being introduced by AIFMD II.   In the third part of our 101 series our Irish Asset Management and Investment Funds team focus on the key changes for fund management companies and their funds under the new legal framework in respect of delegation, authorisation and regulatory reporting.   Read it now here: https://lnkd.in/ezD7m6ix   Nicholas Blake-Knox, Damien Barnaville, Eimear Keane, Emmet Quish, Aongus McCarthy, Michael Dyulgerov, Claire Winrow, Jennifer Brady, Eimear O'Flynn, Joe Mitchell, Gráinne Denihan   #AssetManagement #InvestmentFunds #AIFMD #UCITS #Walkers #Delegation #Reporting

Our Bermuda team recently volunteered at HOME, where we contributed to the enhancement of residents’ accommodations. We are grateful to have been so warmly welcomed by the HOME community, and wish them all the very best.

Insolvency and Dispute Resolution senior associate Daniel Hayward-Hughes has recently authored the article "Litigation Against Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs): Navigating the Legal Frontier" for Thought Leaders 4 Disputes. In this article Daniel discusses the complexities of litigating against DAOs, focusing on jurisdictional issues, the identification of responsible parties, and the applicability of traditional legal principles. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e85nCVcK

On 22 October 2024, Ireland's Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers, published the Department of Finance's final report on the Funds Sector 2030 Review (the "Report").   The publication of this important Report follows a series of targeted engagements by the Department with the objective of ensuring the funds sector is financially resilient, future-proofed and continues to meet international best-practice in the years ahead.   Read more about the recommendations contained in the report in our advisory here: https://lnkd.in/ePqTmbpY   Nicholas Blake-Knox, Damien Barnaville, Eimear Keane, Aongus McCarthy, Emmet Quish, Joe Mitchell, Jonathan Sheehan, Aisling Burke, Padhraic Mulpeter, Noeleen Ruddy, Andrew Traynor, Paddy Rath, Ian McNamee, Muireann NicDhonncha   #Review2030

A "fraudster" who obtained 100% shareholding in the company was able validly to appoint liquidators to wind up a company. The English Court of Appeal considered the primacy of the Register of Members in this scenario in In the Matter of JDK Construction [2024] EWCA Civ 934.    Shelley White, Charlotte Raynor and Geoffrey Sykes of our insolvency & dispute resolution team consider the potential ramifications of this decision in the Cayman Islands. The following article also provides practical guidance for litigants, liquidators, shareholders, directors or managers of Cayman Islands incorporated entities dealing with a purported fraudulent transfer of shares to a wrongdoer or a third party. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/dCDv7RBm

We had a great time hosting a New York Aviation Professionals (NYAP) event in partnership with Vedder Price in New York. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to connect with over 100 industry professionals in the city and our team thoroughly enjoyed the lively discussions amongst attendees. Looking forward to the next NYAP event! Sarah Humpleby, Fiona de Lacy, Killian McSharry, Gennie Bigord, Adeola Adeyemi, Fiona MacAdam, Siobhan Sheridan

The Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda has released new guidance for the financial sector on compliance with Bermuda's incoming Personal Information Protection Act. In this review, Leonie Tear, from our regulatory & risk team, sets out the key learning points for the sector from the guidance, including a focus section for the insurance industry: https://lnkd.in/d-SsBQhw Please reach out to our Bermuda regulatory experts around the globe: Leonie Tear, Melissa Rodrigues, CAMS, TEP Sara Hall Benjamin Twidle Marco L. for more information.

Our cross-jurisdictional fintech team recently contributed to aosphere's "Rulefinder Crypto Assets Guide" and showcased their expertise on the laws of Jersey, Cayman Islands, BVI, and Bermuda, as well as providing Irish law input to aosphere’s "Crypto Assets – MiCA Snapshot". Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g3gHXFGq Dilmun Leach Natalie Neto Sara Hall Niall Esler Shane Martin Sarah Townsend Benjamin Twidle Amman Bulchandani Laura Whitson

[Calling all #AsiaPacific managers!] Looking to dive into how fostering trust could be the key to unlocking the full potential of digital assets amidst the evolving #regulatory landscape? Join our Asia Regulatory partner, Natalie Curtis, who will be speaking at the AIMA APAC Annual Forum 2024 on "Paving the Way – Driving Mainstream Adoption and Trust of Digital Assets". She will be sharing insights on the opportunities and challenges of digital assets from the lens of regulatory and compliance. Our team of funds, regulatory and professional services experts are eager to connect and engage in meaningful conversations with you this Thursday at Salon 6, located next to the main ballroom of the JW Marriott. AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association James Gaden Mark Cummings John Cartwright Ally L. William Lee Kevin Ho Wei Ching T. Henry Williams Jason Hung Michelle Chan Kristina Trushnikova https://lnkd.in/g4ifRZsZ #AlternativeInvestment #Fintech #DigitalAssets #InvestmentFunds #HongKong #APAC