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Exploring Offshore Litigation

Exploring Offshore Litigation is a captivating podcast series containing audio of written blog content that dives deep into the intriguing world of offshore litigation, including the BVI and Cayman.…

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  1. Shares for a euro – English Court upholds the integrity of BVI corporate structures against asset stripping attempts Background The decision Practical takeaways5 Aug 2026
  2. BTC's on-chain fingerprint: implications on recovery strategy Background Tracing and service on the blockchain Bitcoin: a "discrete and identifiable unit" Judgment despite silence Comment3 Aug 2026
  3. An unwritten rule: The Guernsey Court of Appeal on informal trust declarations and the presumption of equality3 Aug 2026
  4. Soprim Construction SARL v The Republic of Djibouti & others [2026] EWHC 1850 (Comm) - how a state's grip on a container terminal ended in a London charging order3 Aug 2026
  5. It’s not an issue, or is it? BVI Court of Appeal clarifies what amounts to assent to becoming a holder of onerous shares28 Jul 2026
  6. Conditions for reappointing Cayman ROs: the Ruipeng decision21 Jul 2026
  7. The BVI Court System: A Q&A Guide What is the structure of the courts in the BVI? Are any pre-action steps required before issuing proceedings? How are claims initiated? What is the typical timeframe from filing to trial? Can court filings be submitted electronically? Is there a right of appeal? What are the timelines and procedures for appeals? Is interim relief available?13 Jul 2026
  8. The BVI Court System: A Q&A Guide What is the structure of the courts in the BVI? Are any pre-action steps required before issuing proceedings? How are claims initiated? What is the typical timeframe from filing to trial? Can court filings be submitted electronically? Is there a right of appeal? What are the timelines and procedures for appeals? Is interim relief available?13 Jul 2026
  9. BVI holds firm on jurisdiction for claims under the BCA Transitional CPR provisions – old rules vs revised rules Forum non conveniens Takeaways for practitioners8 Jul 2026
  10. The presumption of advancement lives on: Liao v Liao and the enduring bond between parent and child The Legal Framework: Resulting Trusts and the Presumption of Advancement The Orthodox Position: England and Australia The Diverging Approach: Canada The Shifting Approach: New Zealand The Present Case: Background The Issues on Appeal The New Zealand Court of Appeal's Reasoning Comment1 Jul 2026