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Community Events Cayman Islands Governor invites Birthday Honours nominations Persons who wish to recognise outstanding, innovative or self-sacrificing services and achievements by members of the local community have until 30th October to put forward names for Her Majesty the Queen’s…
Caymanian seconded to Intertrust Hong Kong
Intertrust Cayman’s Andrea Forbes has accepted a six month secondment in Hong Kong. The young Caymanian has been with Intertrust since 2006, through its predecessor Close Brothers (Cayman) Limited. Her role as corporate administrator in Intertrust’s Private Equity and Corporate…
Hong Kong tycoon Li on defensive after attacks from Chinese state media bug
By Kelvin Chan – AP Business Writer From The Republic HONG KONG — Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing has defended his business strategy against accusations from China’s state media that he is abandoning investments in the world’s No. 2 economy…
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…
Conyers Dill & Pearman launches Asia disputes team
By Natasha Mellersh From CDR The offshore firm has launched an Asia disputes and restructuring group in Hong Kong, appointing a prominent senior advocate to head up the new team. Conyers Dill & Pearman has responded to increasing demand for…
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Community Events RENT: The Musical Opens Thursday September 10th, 2015 Runs to October 3rd, 2015 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Doors open at 6:30 PM for Happy Hour try our special Tom Collins cocktail! at The Prospect Playhouse Do not miss…
In latest Li Ka-shing shake-up, Cheung Kong Infrastructure plans merger with Power Assets
By Peggy Sito From South China Morning Post In the latest step in the reorganisation of Li Ka-shing’s business empire, Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings (CKI) has announced a proposed merger with associate Power Assets Holdings. The proposed merger would give…
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Community Events IMPORTANT NOTICE: CIFEC School Closed this Wednesday Students attending Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) are informed that, due to technical difficulties with the timetable, there will be no school Wednesday, 9th September 2015. School is expected to…
Pro Se Defendant argues swindled art was worthless
By Ross Todd, From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — When Luke Brugnara represented himself during a bizarre art fraud trial in May, the fallen real estate magnate frequently railed that the art he was accused of stealing was “fake” and…
Law firms eye global market turmoil, China plunge
By Susan Beck, From The Am Law Daily A plunge in stock prices in China, with its nerve-rattling aftershocks in the U.S., may prompt law firms to further scrutinize their strategy in China. The Shanghai Composite Index tumbled 8.5 percent…