Managers of Wealth Offshore

Ogier advises TusHoldings

The transaction was completed within a very tight one month timeline.

Shareholders' agreements for BVI and Cayman Islands companies – Key issues you should consider

It will then discuss the key issues you should consider when drafting or reviewing a shareholders' agreement in respect of a British Virgin Islands (BVI) or a Cayman Islands company.

Appleby Advises Joint Lead Managers on £400 million Sustainability bond issue by the Isle of Man Goverment

This is the first sustainability bond issued by the Isle of Man and is an exceptionally rare debt issue from the Isle of Man Treasury (the previous bond having been issued just over 20 years ago).

The Launch of “Criminal Procedure Rules (2021)” in the Turks & Caicos Islands

The Rules will help to consolidate practices and procedures of criminal justice in all TCI courts, aiding the delivery of the judiciary’s mandate to handle criminal cases more swiftly, justly and expeditiously.

Maritime briefing: the advantages of choosing the Cayman Islands as the Flag State

Compared to all flags globally, those on the white list have been assessed to be quality flags that adhere to high regulatory standards and exercise effective oversight of their fleets.

No trusts substratum rule in Jersey

Rather, the relevant rule is simply that any such power must be exercised in accordance with its express or implied terms, ie for a proper purpose.

Why investing in business support services is the key to resilience for modern law firms

Law firms that are slow to embrace this approach to developing and nurturing fee-earners and non-fee earners alike risk not only their short-term survival, as demonstrated by the pandemic, but also their long-term resilience and growth.

Carey Olsen advises Ad Hoc Group

The filing of the scheme commences the formal Court process for the implementation of the restructuring of the notes set out in the RSA.

Amended regulatory laws will have "fundamental impact" on financial services

The GFSC’s six-year-long project to review and amend Guernsey's regulatory laws and underlying regulations, rules and codes will have a fundamental impact on the island’s financial services community.

Let's be clear on lawyers' costs

Recently, there was media coverage about lawyers charging £600 and £700 an hour, and the press stories reported how a losing party in a legal case had had to pay at those rates.

Changing Places - Trustee Transfers Under Guernsey and Jersey Law

This piece explores issues to be considered when changing trustee, including who has the authority and power to make such a change, indemnities and liens for former trustees.

Critical Considerations for Minority Investors

Minority shareholder rights under a company’s constitution are typically limited, so a shareholders agreement incorporating express contractual rights above and beyond those afforded by Irish statute should be executed.

Mourant Advises on Pre-listing SPAC for first Hong Kong Unicorn to list on Nasdaq

This landmark deal will allow Prenetics to publicly trade on the Nasdaq upon completion of the transaction.

Harneys lends a helping hand

In September 2020, the firm’s annual free BVI Wills drive resulted in over 40 free simple Wills being drawn up for members of the community ages 60 and up.

Jersey Holding Companies for SPACs and Other Listed Groups

The Companies Law tends to be more flexible than the UK's company law.

Ogier to lead workshops at ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE UK Welcome Back Summit

Over the two days, both broad and in-depth insights into particular areas – including cryptocurrency and ESG – will be offered through a range of talks, roundtables, and workshops.

Practising modified universalism in the Cayman Islands: from China Agrotech to Sun Cheong (Japanese) From China Agrotech to Sun Cheong

If the procedure is initiated in one or more common law jurisdictions, but the appointment of a liquidator has not been completed, the starting point for the court to apply the amended universalism will play the role of the main procedure for bankruptcy.

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