
About this podcast
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. Each episode sails through complex legal waters, bringing you up-to-date analysis of recent high-stakes cases and expert commentary from the leading minds in this specialised field. Our episodes demystify legal jargon and break down complex cases to make them accessible to all. Harneys, an…
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Exploring Offshore Litigation
About this podcast
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. Each episode sails through complex legal waters, bringing you up-to-date analysis of recent high-stakes cases and expert commentary from the leading minds in this specialised field. Our episodes demystify legal jargon and break down complex cases to make them accessible to all. Harneys, an…
Recent episodes
- At your own risk: the Grand Court reaffirms the costs consequences of winding-up petitions on disputed debts Point 1: Costs follow the event Point 2: Foreign lawyers' fees, a point of general application Point 3: Interest on costs CommentNew · 8 min
- Director liability in offshore contracts: what Said v Butt still teaches us The principle in Said v Butt [1920] 3 KB 497 When can personal liability arise? Practical steps for offshore boards and in-house counsel3 days ago · 6 min
- Foreign judgment enforcement in the BVI: what you need to know in 2026 Two routes to enforcement A. Statutory registration under the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act B. Common law enforcement for non-scheduled jurisdictions Defences to enforcement Interim relief in support of foreign proceedings Enforcement of arbitral awards Post-judgment enforcement tools Practical considerations Rapid response checklist Conclusion2 Sept · 12 min
- Estoppel explained: What the UK Supreme Court's latest decisions mean for offshore litigation What is estoppel? The narrow limits of issue estoppel Practical guidance for offshore litigators25 Aug · 8 min
- Oiling the wheels of commerce: a reminder of the requirements for sanctioning a scheme of arrangement in the Cayman Islands Background Key legal principles Further judicial observations Conclusion21 Aug · 6 min
- Directors' duties: causation and loss in insolvent trading14 Aug · 4 min
- Shares for a euro – English Court upholds the integrity of BVI corporate structures against asset stripping attempts Background The decision Practical takeaways5 Aug · 9 min
- 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 · 8 min
- An unwritten rule: The Guernsey Court of Appeal on informal trust declarations and the presumption of equality3 Aug · 11 min
- 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 · 5 min