Isle of Man • British Virgin Islands • London

Publications

Yes, I meant it then, but not now. . .

Posted May 2013 in Briefings, Dispute Resolution

The Rules of the High Court 2009 in the Isle of Man (“the Rules”), give the court wide case management powers. The Rules and Orders made under them often impose strict time limits on parties to litigation.

New trade mark law in the BVI

Posted May 2013 in Briefings, British Virgin Islands

A new Trade Marks Act 2013 is expected to take effect shortly.

Isle of Man Bribery Act 2013

Bribery Bill expected to come into force summer 2013.

Registration of aircraft mortgages in the BVI

Posted April 2013 in Briefings, British Virgin Islands

A new system for registering security over aircraft and aircraft engines recently came into force in the BVI.

Is it a hopeless case?

Posted April 2013 in Briefings, Dispute Resolution

Applications for strike out are being increasingly used in the civil litigation process.

Cloud computing and data protection

Posted March 2013 in Briefings, Corporate and Commercial

This guidance provides a reminder of the obligations of cloud customers.

Power of Attorney

Posted March 2013 in Briefings, Private Client

A Power of Attorney is a document which allows someone to nominate other people to act their behalf.

Guide to establishing a BVI company

Posted March 2013 in Briefings, British Virgin Islands

Companies in the BVI are incorporated under the BVI Business Companies Act 2004.