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Last Thursday, Appleby’s Hong Kong office hosted the Next Generation Night Junk Event, featuring the unforgettable Freshwater Animal Party! The event was a success in bringing next generation lawyers and professionals together, fostering meaningful relationships that we hope will continue to grow. A huge thank you to our guests who joined us for an evening of networking and insightful conversations. We look forward to hosting more exciting events as we continue to grow our Next Generation network! #Appleby #ApplebyNextGeneration #Networking #NightJunk

Raising the bar — congratulations to our standout #Bermuda women lawyers on their well-earned promotions — making waves with excellence and true professionalism🌟⚖️🌊   Lalita Vaswani – Partner Jane Walker – Counsel Arielle DeSilva – Senior Associate Melinda Mayne – Senior Associate Luisa Olander – Senior Associate Ojeda Smith – Senior Associate   Pictured (L-R): Lalita, Ojeda, Melinda, Luisa, Jane, Arielle   https://bit.ly/3FW2iht

Distressed Chinese property developer Kaisa takes step forward in its recovery, as Cayman Courts continue to demonstrate the jurisdiction’s pro-active approach to cross-border restructurings. Though the Court’s approach to a scheme convening hearing is well-established, challenges from a small section of creditors remain a risk that cannot be ignored. What are the key factors in navigating the restructuring process, and what trends should we keep an eye on? Click for more: https://bit.ly/44iKlDF

Appleby are pleased to have acted as Cayman Islands counsel for Titan Acquisition Corp on its USD240M initial public offering. Click for more: https://bit.ly/4jtfrgl

Appleby's Technology & Innovation lawyers, Partner Andrew Jowett and Associate Patrick Gill, have authored the British Virgin Islands 2025 edition of The Legal 500 Fintech Guide Click for more: https://bit.ly/4jqFc0C

In a recent article, Appleby closely examines the court ruling that helped clarify creditor rights in the Cayman Islands. Click for more: https://bit.ly/4jnIiCu

Appleby is proud to announce its role in providing Cayman and BVI legal advices to Shimao Group Holdings Limited, one of Mainland China’s major real estate developers headquartered in Shanghai, in an extensive offshore debt restructuring valued at approximately USD11.5 billion. The landmark transaction was led by Managing Partner of Hong Kong and Mainland China, David Bulley and Partner, Lorinda Peasland and supported by members of Appleby’s Hong Kong office, including Alejandra Gonzalez Saucedo, Angelina W., Denise Tse and Ashley Chung. Read more: https://bit.ly/4i3FB8d #Appleby #Offshorelaw #DebtRestructuring #RestructuringandInsolvency

In a judgment handed down by the Cayman Islands Grand Court on 3 April 2025, the Appleby DR team successfully obtained orders that the voluntary liquidations of two crypto companies (both part of the failed AXIA Group), be continued under the supervision of the Grand Court, on the basis that the supervision of the Court will facilitate a more effective, economic and expeditious liquidation of the companies, in the interests of stakeholders. Click for more: https://bit.ly/3R6rZOF

Appleby Partners Jacob MacAdam and Adam Johnson are set to speak at [RE]Connect on Thursday, April 10th.   At 10:00am, Jacob MacAdam will moderate the session ‘Discover Cayman: Your Guide to Setting up a Reinsurer’. Following that, at 11:00am, Adam Johnson will participate in a panel discussion on ‘Discover Cayman: Your Guide to Island Living’.   Be sure to attend their panels for valuable insights and expert advice. #Reconnect2025 #CIRCA

Welcome to the Q1 2025 review edition of The Global – a collection of corporate expert insights and analysis from across Appleby’s global jurisdictions. Topics in this edition range from insurance law, fund finance, exempted companies and corporate governance to capital markets, technology, cryptocurrency and virtual asset service providers. Click the link below to view The Global and to read the latest in thought leadership from Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius and the Seychelles.   Read more: https://bit.ly/4i6Rs5t With offices in more offshore jurisdictions than any competitor, we offer unparalleled depth and breadth of expertise and hope you find this regular quarterly collection of articles both informative and valuable. #CorporateNews #CorporateLaw #OffshoreLaw #IFCs