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Restructuring Strata Corporations: Can You 'Destroy' A Building That Was Never Built?
The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has issued a groundbreaking ruling that unbuilt strata buildings shown on registered plans can be legally deemed 'destroyed' to remove them from strata schemes. This novel interpretation provides the first practical solution to statutory deadlock in phased developments where unanimous consent for plan alterations cannot be secured, potentially influencing strata and condominium disputes across common law jurisdictions.
Cayman Islands Real Estate
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Walkers
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Restructurings Frustrating Creditors And The Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards: The English Court's Decision In State Oil Company Of Azerbaijan V Mansimov Abstract
A High Court ruling examines the cross-border application of section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 in enforcing English arbitration awards, while establishing critical boundaries for the Marex tort in asset recovery disputes. The decision addresses whether offshore restructurings undertaken before arbitral awards can be challenged under English law when assets are allegedly moved to frustrate enforcement.
Cayman Islands Insolvency
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Appleby
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Final Means Final: Wei v Wang And The Common Law Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments In The Cayman Islands
A recent English High Court decision confirms that foreign judgments may be enforced even when extraordinary review procedures remain available, provided the judgment presently determines the parties' rights. The case also reinforces that natural justice defences are reserved for genuine procedural unfairness, not disagreements with foreign courts' conclusions. How does this ruling align with the Cayman Islands' established approach to foreign judgment enforcement?
Cayman Islands Litigation
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Appleby
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Fraud, Asset Tracing And Recovery 2026 – Cayman Islands (Commercial Dispute Resolution, CDR)
Explore the comprehensive legal framework for fraud litigation in the Cayman Islands, including cross-border asset tracing mechanisms, discovery tools, and enforcement strategies. Learn how the jurisdiction's experienced judiciary handles complex international fraud disputes through freezing orders, Norwich Pharmacal applications, and innovative funding arrangements.
Cayman Islands Litigation
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Carey Olsen
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Podcast: Private Fund Registration In The Cayman Islands - Part 1
Stuarts Humphries has earned recognition as a compact independent firm delivering exceptional value and expertise in fund formation, cryptocurrency investments, and regulatory compliance. Clients consistently praise the firm's responsiveness, real-world solutions, and partners who roll up their sleeves to provide personalized service. The firm strikes a unique balance between sophisticated legal advice and practical business guidance, making it a sound choice for fund managers and international investors.
Cayman Islands Finance
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Stuarts Law
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Papers, Please: Order 24, Rule 7A Brings Pre-Action And Non-Party Discovery To The Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Grand Court has introduced Rule 7A, granting express powers for pre-action discovery and non-party discovery in civil proceedings. This procedural reform addresses significant gaps in the court's framework by providing a codified mechanism for obtaining documents before litigation commences and from non-parties during ongoing proceedings.
Cayman Islands Litigation
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Conyers
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Injunctive Relief In Another Form? Cayman Court's Jurisdiction To Appoint JPLs Despite Ongoing Arbitration
In Peakwave Investment Management Ltd v Energy Evolution GP Ltd ,[1] the Grand Court confirmed that it has jurisdiction to appoint provisional liquidators notwithstanding the fact that the company's shareholders are engaged in an arbitration over its affairs, as mandated by a binding arbitration agreement. This article considers the decision and its implications.
Cayman Islands Litigation
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