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Cayman Islands Litigation: Wiser Heads Have Spoken – Appellate Confirmation Of The Investigative Ground
The Court of Appeal in Re PetroSaudi International has settled a long-standing debate by confirming that Cayman Islands courts have jurisdiction to order just and equitable winding up where there is a need for investigation into a company's affairs. This landmark appellate decision establishes clear parameters for when the investigative ground can be invoked, requiring proper standing and evidence that unsecured creditors would benefit.
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Not A Rubber Stamp: Recent Lessons On Liquidators’ Powers In Cayman And Hong Kong
The Cayman and Hong Kong courts have delivered parallel rulings in Re Ourgame International Holdings Limited that fundamentally reshape how liquidators must approach applications for powers and cross-border recognition. These decisions establish that courts will scrutinize each requested power individually, requiring specific justification and evidence rather than granting blanket authority. What does this mean for practitioners seeking to make Cayman liquidations effective across multiple jurisdictions?
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Cayman Islands Liquidations: Jurisdiction, Liquidator Independence And The Role Of Officeholders
Recent Cayman Islands court decisions have reshaped the landscape for fund liquidations, clarifying competing routes to winding up, the independence test for appointed liquidators, and the jurisdictional implications of filing proofs of debt. These rulings establish important boundaries around officeholder powers while balancing efficiency against proper judicial oversight.
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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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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.
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