Managers of Wealth Offshore

Ogier in Guernsey assists Schiehallion with US$700 million secondary fundraise

Guernsey has a strong stable of listed funds and the secondaries market in Guernsey has been increasingly active this year.

BVI Commercial Court provides guidance on the new statutory jurisdiction to grant free-standing interim relief in support of foreign proceedings

In this case, the Commercial Court has demonstrated that the BVI will assist foreign courts and that its approach to the grant of free-standing interim relief in support of foreign proceedings is consistent with the approach in England.

Expert: Big Number of Isle of Man Offshore Bank Clients are Politicians

Economist Matthew Collin, used the data to draw conclusions about the types of people seeking offshore financial services and how well current methods of measuring wealth stored in tax havens are working.

UK places Barbados on new list citing money laundering concerns

The island is due a supplementary review by the OECD Global Forum in September to determine if it will be deemed “fully compliant” then.

Saffery Champness advises Fidelius Financial Holdings

We understand that the expanded group will have funds under management of £1.6 billion and will operate from across five offices across the midlands and south of England.

Private equity and Cayman Islands funds: tips, trends and pitfalls for limited partners

It is surprising that investors making a significant investment haven’t always taken their own Cayman Islands counsel prior to committing capital.

Amazon wins EU court appeal, in major tax case

EU General Court finds Luxembourg gave online giant 'no selective advantage' Business

€200,000 channelled through Zenith for Keith Schembri, Brian Tonna, court hears

Zenith administrator's overview banned from publication

Maples Advises on CK Hutchison

The notes are guaranteed by CK Hutchison Holdings Limited and listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.

Restructuring culture needs to change – Hong Kong Court leads the way

The case echoes the recent “scanty in the extreme” restructuring proposal in Lamtex Holdings Limited where a similarly hopeless restructuring proposal led to the application for recognition being flatly refused.

Collas Crill Explains... Ongoing Obligations of Private Funds in the Cayman Islands

This guide provides newly registered private funds with an overview of these obligations to ensure not only that they remain within complete compliance but can plan accordingly around the specific criteria and deadlines.

Parslows advise Jersey Post Group in relation to its purchase of the Jersey head-quartered freight and delivery group, Woodside Logistics

This will greatly increase the Jersey Post Group reach for imports and exports and provide significantly more choice for customers both on and off Island.

Nominations now open for Ogier-sponsored Guernsey Property and Construction Awards 2021

There are nine categories and the awards are free to enter.

Update: Guernsey Corporate Law Changes May 2021

Companies that are considering adopting any changes that override the general rule should be mindful of Guernsey economic substance requirements and non-Guernsey tax issues, especially if changes could cause a board meeting to be treated as being held out

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