UK ministers humiliated after Cayman and BVI leaders repeatedly ignore requests for meetings
By Jon Stone From The Independent UK Exclusive: Campaigners accuse Government of ‘pussyfooting’ around the issue, and claim the ‘meek’ and ‘softly-softly’ approach is not working The governments of two notorious tax havens have repeatedly ignored UK ministers’ requests to…
Campbells announces six new partners in Cayman and Hong Kong
From Campbells Leading offshore law firm Campbells is pleased to announce the appointment of six partners in its Cayman Islands and Hong Kong offices. Marianne Rajic will join Campbells’ Hong Kong office as a partner later this month. Marianne was…
Destination of the week
British Virgin Islands a true Caribbean treat By Ellen Creager, Detroit Free Press Among the loveliest of Caribbean destinations, the BVI and its island-studded aqua seas have long been a favorite of sailors looking for an idyllic getaway. But last…
Maples and Calder advises on largest semiconductor acquisition in history
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | Maples and Calder has advised Singapore-based Avago Technologies Limited (“Avago”) on the Cayman Islands aspects of its US$37 billion acquisition of Broadcom Corporation (“Broadcom”), which closed on 1 February 2016. Under the agreed terms of…
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Maples and Calder promotes Underwater Robotics Programme in Cayman Islands
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | Maples and Calder announced today their partnership with The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) to present The Cayman Islands SeaPerch Challenge 2016 on Saturday, 12 March at the Grand Cayman Beach Suites. The…
Maples and Calder raises over $2k for Feed Our Future Cayman
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | The Maples and Calder Corporate Services Department (“MCS”) recently held another successful bake sale for staff, raising CI$2,250 for local charity Feed Our Future. “We are so pleased to have been able to assist another…
The New Maples Group Management Team: 2015 Election Results
The Maples group recently held its bi-annual elections for various management positions. Following a very successful six year tenure as global head of international law firm, Maples and Calder, Henry Smith stepped down from the role on 30 November 2015….
British Virgin Islands insurance legislation overhauled
From Harneys The British Virgin Islands has gazetted the Virgin Islands Insurance (Amendment) Act 2015 and the Insurance Amendment Regulations 2015. These acts have been introduced to modernise the provision of insurance business in and from within the British Virgin…
Report IDs world’s top tax havens
By Alanna Petroff From CNN Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands are three of the most notorious tax havens in the world, according to a new report. Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands are…
Maples and Calder announces recruitment of industry experts
Cayman Islands | 30 September 2015: Maples and Calder is pleased to announce the addition of two senior lawyers to its Cayman Islands office. Morven McMillan will join Maples and Calder as partner and co-head of the Trusts practice in…
