News
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Exciting Announcement! Broadhurst LLC has been re-ranked by the Global Restructuring Review (GRR)
12 February, 2024
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Broadhurst LLC re-ranked as a Top-Tier Law Firm by Legal 500
16 January, 2024
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Kyle Broadhurst attends the IR Global Annual Conference in Amsterdam
13 September, 2023
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Broadhurst LLC featured in the Global Structuring Review
8 February, 2023
Broadhurst is pleased to have been featured in the Global Structuring Review.
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Broadhurst LLC recognized in Legal 500
9 December, 2022
Broadhurst LLC is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked in the new edition of Legal 500 for its dispute resolution services.
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Partner, Ian Lambert recognized in Chambers and Partners
28 February, 2022
Broadhurst LLC is pleased to announce that Partner Ian Lambert has been ranked in the new edition of Chambers and Partners for his dispute resolution services.
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Managing Partner, Kyle Broadhurst recognized in Chambers and Partners
28 February, 2022
Broadhurst LLC is pleased to announce that Managing Partner, Kyle Broadhurst, has been ranked in the new edition of Chambers and Partners for his dispute resolution services.
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Broadhurst LLC recognized in Chambers and Partners
28 February, 2022
Broadhurst LLC is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked in the new edition of Chambers and Partners for its dispute resolution services.
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Broadhurst LLC welcomes new attorney Lynne Mooney
9 May, 2020
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Broadhurst LLC involved in landmark decision finding Port Referendum Law incompatible with Constitution
19 February, 2020
Broadhurst LLC is pleased to have represented Ms Shirley Roulstone in her successful application for judicial review of the Cayman Islands Government’s controversial Port Referendum Law.
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Broadhurst LLC welcome new attorney Laura Stone
24 June, 2019
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Peter Broadhurst nominated in Who's Who Legal: Construction 2019
3 June, 2019
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Significant and welcome changes to matrimonial law in England and Wales
9 April, 2019
After a 12-week public consultation Justice Secretary, David Gaulke, vows to ensure that the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 will be amended to allow for “no fault” divorces as soon as possible. Parallel legislative changes have been considered in the Cayman Islands previously, but to date nothing has been done about introducing “no fault” divorces in this jurisdiction. This article explores the changes to the matrimonial law in England and Wales and, in the absence of the same amendments, how the law of the Cayman Islands differs.
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Mediation Training Conference: The Ritz–Carlton, Grand Cayman 6 – 10 May 2019
1 April, 2019
Broadhurst LLC is excited to be the Cayman Islands’ liaison for the upcoming London School of Mediation training conference taking place in Grand Cayman. The conference takes place from Monday 6th May to Friday 10th May 2019, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily and those attending gain certification as a Mediator.
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Broadhurst LLC adds Leslie Talbot to its Family Law Practice
18 February, 2019
Broadhurst LLC are delighted to announce the continued growth of its team with the addition of Leslie Talbot as a paralegal.
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Broadhurst LLC participate in second annual STEP Cayman Conference
4 February, 2019
Delegates from Broadhurst LLC recently attended the second annual Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners' Cayman conference, an international wealth structuring forum.
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Grand Court opens with pomp and ceremony
17 January, 2019
New year brings new challenges and opportunities for the Court system
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Cayman Island's Government postpones Data Protection Law until September 2019
3 December, 2018
Cayman Island's Government postpones commencement of the Data Protection Law until September 2019
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Broadhurst LLC participate in the Cayman Islands Marathon
3 December, 2018
A relay team from Broadhurst LLC successfully completed the Cayman Islands marathon on Sunday 2nd December 2018.
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Broadhurst LLC sponsor Cayman Islands Boxing Association
21 November, 2018
Broadhurst LLC are working with the Cayman Islands Boxing Association to provide sponsorship for their national training facilities.
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Three Acting Judges Appointed to Grand Court
21 November, 2018
Governor Martyn Roper on Tuesday announced the appointment of three new acting judges to the Grand Court panel – Judge Aileen Downey, Simon Russell Flint, QC, and Hugh Southey, QC.
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Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic - November 2018
13 November, 2018
Broadhurst LLC Attorneys-at-Law was a proud sponsor of the Chamber Golf Classic, a local business event hosted by the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce. This popular event was a great opportunity for local professionals to network whilst engaging in friendly competition.
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Kyle Broadhurst Attends IR Global Annual Conference 2018
24 October, 2018
Kyle Broadhurst, Partner at Broadhurst LLC Attorneys-at-Law, recently traveled to London to attend the IR Global annual conference, the leading professional network for legal, financial and corporate services.
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Offshore company formations reach new high
24 October, 2018
Cayman Compass: The number of Cayman-registered companies hit an all-time high last month, with 106,291 companies active on the registry as of Sept. 30.
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Broadhurst Weigh In
5 October, 2018
Midway through our Box Fit program Broadhurst staff continue to fight on. Normally we have our opponents spinning, but on this occasion we gave it a go ourselves.
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Broadhurst LLC Packing in the Punches
23 August, 2018
Broadhurst LLC, a boutique law firm, renowned for punching above its weight, has decided to take this skill into the sport of boxing.
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Broadhurst Litigation Department Gains New Paralegal
23 August, 2018
Broadhurst LLC are delighted to announce the continued growth of its litigation department with the addition of Tanya Meyerhoff as a paralegal.
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STEP Cayman Student of the Year named as Broadhurst's Leyla Jackson
26 June, 2018
Broadhurst LLC is pleased to announce that Leyla Jackson has been named the STEP Cayman Student of the Year 2018 after achieving the joint highest international score for her Equity and Trusts in Practice examination.
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Deadline approaching for Non-Profit Organisations
8 May, 2018
The deadline for compliance with the Non-Profit Organisations Law 2017 is 31st July 2018. Organisations that do not register by this time face fines and the threat of being struck from the Companies Register. To date only one fifth of charities have registered.
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Broadhurst Attorney appointed to Labour Tribunal
2 May, 2018
Broadhurst is delighted to announce that Brando Rankin has been appointed to the Labour Tribunal.
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Happy International Women's Day From Broadhurst LLC
8 March, 2018
That "women hold up half the sky" is a undeniable truth. Strength and endurance in the face of opposition has been the hallmark of women for millennia. While modern history brings to mind pioneers like Pankhurst, Earhart and Stopes; women through the ages have battled for respect and equality in their roles whether in private, public or work life.
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Kyle Broadhurst completes his tenure as President of the Chamber of Commerce
6 February, 2018
Broadhurst LLC’s Managing Partner Kyle Broadhurst, completed his tenure as President of the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce at the end of January. Reflecting upon his year at the helm, he stated that one crucial accomplishment was to provide the Chamber with a road map for the next three years.
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Chief Justice: Urgent need for more courtrooms
18 January, 2018
With 674 Summary Court cases carried over into this year from 2017, and a Grand Court civil case in which the parties paid to rent a hotel conference room to serve as a courtroom, the need for more court space is more urgent than ever, Chief Justice Anthony Smellie said on Wednesday at the opening of the Grand Court for 2018.
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Broadhurst Successful in Probate Litigation
15 January, 2018
Broadhurst Successful in Probate Litigation
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Two New Legal Professionals Join Litigation Team at Broadhurst LLC
29 September, 2017
Broadhurst LLC is pleased to announce the expansion of its litigation team with the addition of Associate Attorney Sally Bowler and Paralegal Leyla Jackson.
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Peter Broadhurst appointed to working group on data protection
22 August, 2017
Broadhurst LLC is pleased to announce that founding partner Peter Broadhurst will be a contributing member of a “working group” tasked with planning regulations for the Data Protection Law 2017 prior to its implementation in January 2019.
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Broadhurst LLC supports the Chamber of Commerce in its Growth Matters Initiative
6 April, 2017
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Truman Bodden Alumnus Admitted as an Attorney-of-Law to Practice at Broadhurst LLC
28 March, 2017
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Caymanian Admitted as an Attorney-of- Law to Practice at Broadhurst LLC
7 September, 2016
Proud smiles were displayed throughout Courtroom Number One on the morning of 6 September 2016 as Mr. Brando Rankin was admitted as an Attorney-at- Law of the Cayman Islands.
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Broadhurst LLC advises KeyTech Limited on its Cayman Interests in Sale of Controlling Interest to ATN
6 October, 2015
Broadhurst LLC is pleased to announce that the firm will act for Bermuda-based KeyTech Limited (BSX:KEY.BH), with respect to its Cayman Islands interests, concerning the sale of a controlling interest in KeyTech to ATN (NASDAQ:ATNI).
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Broadhurst LLC Advises Logic on Indirect Acquisition of WestStar T.V. Limited
8 September, 2014
Broadhurst LLC is pleased to announce that the firm acted for WestTel Limited (d/b/a Logic) in its acquisition of British Overseas Territory Cable & Telecommunications, Ltd. (“BOTCAT”).
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Broadhurst represents Ms. Shirley Roulstone
Broadhurst is pleased to have represented Ms. Shirley Roulstone in her application for Judicial Review.
Publications
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Personal Injury Damages You Are Entitled to in a Claim
9 September, 2022
When you have been injured because of someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation for damages. Find out what compensation you may be able to claim for.
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Cayman’s New Restructuring Officer Regime
4 August, 2022
The Cayman Islands restructuring regime will continue to be on the cutting edge and enhanced when amendments to the Cayman Islands restructuring laws come into force on 31 August 2022. Look at these key highlights and features of the new regime.
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Everything that you didn’t want to know about making a Will
15 June, 2022
Not many people want to think about death – or more particularly, their own death. In a way this reluctance is understandable. Unfortunately, it often leads to people failing to make a will to provide for their loved ones after they have gone.
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Quality Over Quantity: Use of Social Media Content in Family Law Bundles
31 May, 2022
Following a recent judgment of the Grand Court Family Division, the Grand Court provided clarity on the use of evidence obtained from social media and recordings, and recommended that a new Practice Direction be introduced on the volume of evidence and size of bundles filed in the Family Division.
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Life in the Cone: Are you prepared?
12 May, 2022
Hurricane Ivan – even after 18 years, it feels like it happened yesterday;and having experienced Tropical Storm Grace last year, we need little reminder that hurricane season is fast approaching. So, are you prepared?
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How to enforce a US Judgment in Cayman
2 May, 2022
A judgment from the United States is generally enforceable in the Cayman Islands and is categorized as a foreign judgment. A judgment creditor of a US Judgment (“Creditor”) can sue the US judgment debtor (“Debtor”) in the Cayman Islands on the judgment debt flowing from the US Judgment as an unpaid debt obligation in a fresh proceeding brought in the Cayman Islands.
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New Horizons: The Insolvency Team at Broadhurst LLC
1 March, 2022
Broadhurst LLC is pleased to announce its recent feature in the IRGlobal publication “New Horizons: How external counsel can help you explore and secure market entry opportunities."
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Grand Court clarifies the requirements that must be satisfied before it will be prepared to appoint provisional liquidators
20 August, 2021
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Applications by a Parent Seeking Permanent Removal of Children from the Cayman Islands
29 October, 2020
Removal applications are made to the Court by a parent who wishes to take a child or children to live with him or her in another country and where the other parent objects to the children leaving the Cayman Islands.
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Grand Court confirms that service of proceedings on attorneys invalid without confirmation that they hold instructions to accept service on behalf of their client.
18 September, 2020
In a recent judgment of the Grand Court (Anna Bennett (Personal Representative of Mr George McIrvin Deceased) v. Mr Peter Right – P105 of 2018 (Unreported)), McMillan J set aside a default judgment after having found that there had been an inadequacy and a deficiency in complying with O.13, r.7 of the Grant Court Rules (“GCR”), which sets out how proof of service of a writ may be established.
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Child Abduction in the Cayman Islands
3 September, 2020
The Hague Convention on Child Abduction is the main international agreement that covers international parental child abduction. It provides a streamlined process through which a parent can seek to have their child returned to their home country.
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Grand Court confirms its jurisdiction to restrain the dissipation of a company’s subsidiaries’ assets, including its power to oblige a company to make ancillary disclosure of those assets
20 August, 2020
In a recent judgment of the Grand Court, Kawaley J confirmed the Court’s jurisdiction to extend the definition of “assets” in a worldwide freezing order to include those assets held directly and/or indirectly by a party through its subsidiaries...
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Recent Decision of the Grand Court regarding Annulments
11 August, 2020
A recent decision of the Grand Court has brought the issue of annulments (sometimes known as “nullity”) to the fore of matrimonial law and is a timely reminder to not overlook that potential relief as well as the legal rules which govern the topic.
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Divorce and Covid19 – Contact orders in respect to children
11 May, 2020
Co-parenting during this Covid19 pandemic has, in some cases, proven to be stressful and difficult. For some, contact with their children have been unreasonably withheld. For others, there is uncertainty about the ability of the local court to intervene. If you require assistance or want to know more about the options available to you, please take a moment to read this short article.
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Divorce and Covid-19: Variation of Maintenance
7 May, 2020
Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has also had a serious impact on people’s finances. Those who are facing financial problems inevitably need to rearrange their spending and obligations. For many, one of these financial obligations will be an agreement or court order to pay spousal and/or child maintenance to a former partner. For others, they will be a recipient of such payment and will rely on it more than ever. Not sure what to do if you find yourself in such a situation? This article will help you navigate your way during this extraordinary time.
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Court finds government’s controversial Port Referendum Law is incompatible with the Constitution
19 February, 2020
In a landmark decision handed down today by the Honourable Mr. Justice Tim Owen, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has found that the ‘Referendum (People-Initiated Referendum Regarding the Port) Law 2019’ (the “Port Referendum Law”) is incompatible with section 70(1) of the Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009 (the “Constitution”).
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Cayman Islands introduces Data Protection Law 2017
2 October, 2019
The DPL is a law intended to bring the Cayman Islands into compliance with international standards of Data Protection. The DPL does this by regulating the collection and use of data provided by individuals to entities who they engage to provide services in connection with a personal or professional activity.
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Construction Contracts: Part One - Key Considerations for all Parties
23 July, 2019
It is a reality that on most construction projects, the contract between the parties is often not finalised, not signed or simply forgotten. This means that each party doesn't always know what their obligations are, and there is no agreed formula for resolving problems or disputes when they arise. Whether you are a homeowner, developer or subcontractor, our July article provides practical advice on what you can do to protect your investment from the outset and avoid costly mistakes.
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Mediation: Where there’s a will, there’s a way…
1 April, 2019
Mediation is a dispute resolution option, which is alternative to a court hearing or trial. A neutral facilitator, the mediator, assists the parties in crafting a resolution of the issues between them.
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Worldwide Freezing Orders: Court tightens its control over wilfully evasive judgment debtors
21 March, 2019
Until the Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd v Emmott [2019] EWCA Civ 219 a commonplace feature of worldwide freezing orders has been the exemption permitting the respondent whose assets are otherwise frozen to continue making payments in the ordinary course of business. This exception is known as the “Angel Bell” exception.
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Contract Law: The Practical Implications of a Recent Supreme Court Decision with Respect to Oral Contracts
4 March, 2019
The recent decision of the UK Supreme Court in Wells v Devani [2019] UKSC 4 has important practical considerations for attorneys to keep in mind when advising upon the enforceability of oral contracts. It is considered to be a practical and sensible approach which in many instances will pour cold water on the hopes of contractors who wish to rely upon the use of imprecise words, or a lack of certain terms, to avoid their contractual obligations.
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Accidents at Work
18 February, 2019
Responsible employers recognise that taking appropriate health and safety measures to protect their employees and customers is a good business decision.
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Labour Law Considerations for Employers in the Cayman Islands
13 December, 2018
If you are an employer in the Cayman Islands there are a number of considerations which you must keep in mind when engaging, terminating or agreeing terms and conditions for employees.
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Asset Tracing & Recovery: Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in the Cayman Islands
14 November, 2018
Broadhurst LLC have recently obtained local recognition of a New York judgment to obtain a post-judgment Mareva Order freezing a debtor’s assets worldwide as well as a Banker’s Books Order requiring the disclosure of a Defendants’ historical banking records.
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Can a debtor who is subject to insolvency proceedings obtain additional finance?
24 July, 2018
In this video, Kyle Broadhurst of Broadhurst LLC (Director, Cayman Islands) and Jeffrey Lieseme (Member of Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered, United States) discuss whether a debtor who is subject to insolvency proceedings can obtain additional finance within their respective jurisdictions.
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Immigration and Residency in the Cayman Islands
7 May, 2018
The Cayman Islands is a beautiful archipelago which maintains its rich culture and heritage, while simultaneously ranking within the top ten largest financial centres in the world. It is not surprising that Cayman attracts international investment as well as those wishing to leave their home jurisdiction to obtain Cayman residency which, in certain cases, can also lead to an eventual grant of Caymanian status and British citizenship.
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Administration of Estates on Death Part 2: Guidance for Non-Residents who have Cayman Assets Forming Part of their Estate
25 January, 2018
This article is designed to give a broad overview of the legal requirements in relation to administration of Cayman assets where the deceased was not domiciled in the Cayman Islands at the date of their death.
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Administration of Estates on Death Part 1: Guidance on Navigating the Process
19 January, 2018
This article is designed to give a broad overview of the legal requirements in relation to the administration of estates for individuals who pass away while resident in the Cayman Islands.
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A Guide to Personal Injuries Litigation
13 October, 2017
Every year, on average, 1115 car accidents are reported to the police in the Cayman Islands, some of which result in serious injuries or deaths. Other unexpected situations where injuries may arise include accidents at work, or in a public place. If you have been involved in an accident that was someone else’s fault you may have a right to recover compensation. The purpose of this article is to give guidance on how to manage these difficult, and often unexpected, events.
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First Non-Profit Organisation Registrations Approved
26 September, 2017
On 1st August the Cayman Islands saw the Non-Profit Organisations Law 2017 come into force. This law modernises the old scheme relating to charitable organisations which was found under section 80 of the Companies Law.
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A New Departure for the Family Courts
20 September, 2017
A recent judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Peter Jackson of the High Court of England & Wales has generated significant media interest. The reason for this interest is that his decision was delivered in the form of a letter to the child who was the subject matter of the application.
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Repercussions of "Strike-Off" of the Company Register and a Guide to Reinstatement
24 August, 2017
A Broadhurst LLC article on the repercussions of being "struck-off" of the Cayman Islands General Registry and a guide to reinstatement.
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The Cayman Islands' Data Protection Law
22 August, 2017
The Data Protection Law 2017 was passed by the Cayman Islands’ Legislative Assembly on March 27th 2017 and will come into effect in January 2019. This article addresses the question of what requirements the Law will impose upon your business.
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An overview of the Beneficial Registry changes in the Cayman Islands
1 July, 2017
The Cayman Islands officially approved, in April 2017, the implementation of a centralized platform that will provide specific authorities within the UK and the Cayman Islands with the ability to universally search and identify the beneficial owners of certain Cayman Islands entities.
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Judicial Review of Permanent Residency Applications in the Cayman Islands
23 June, 2017
There has been considerable speculation in the media recently regarding the backlog of permanent residency (PR) applications.
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A Recent Decision from the Privy Council gives Guidance on the Treatment of Non-Matrimonial Property and the Consequences of Non-Disclosure of Assets
20 January, 2017
The recent Privy Council decision of Scatliffe v Scatliffe[1] provides assistance in analyzing two aspects of matrimonial law; the treatment of non-matrimonial property by the court upon divorce and also the effect of non-disclosure of assets on the chances of success of an appeal.
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Buying Real Estate in the Cayman Islands
5 December, 2016
Purchasing a residential property is often the single biggest financial transaction of a person’s life. An acquisition of this magnitude is very important and needs to be taken seriously, regardless of whether it is your first or final house purchase.
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What happens when you want to remove a child from the jurisdiction
26 October, 2016
The breakdown of marriages can sometimes have devastating effects on children as they are often caught in the middle of contentious custody battles.
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Worldwide Freezing Orders: Court of Appeal tightens its control over wilfully evasive judgment debtors
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Mediation as a Method of Resolving Disputes
In June 2016 the Cayman Islands Judiciary launched The Mediation Information & Assessment Rules, 2016 as a means of encouraging and facilitating mediation of family law disputes. But what is mediation, how can it help and is it effective?
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Getting a Divorce in the Cayman Islands
Family breakdown can be one of the traumatic events in a person’s life. Significant emotional issues can arise, as well as legal and financial implications.
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Cayman Islands introduces long-awaited Data Protection Law (2017)