Managers of Wealth Offshore

Schemes of Arrangement under Guernsey Company Law – a vastly flexible mechanism

This can be a significant advantage over traditional takeover and reliance on squeeze-out provisions under the Companies Law.

John Gray to face Cayman Prep in the Cayman Collas Crill Moot final

The final will once again take place at the Grand Court in George Town.

BVI Business Companies Act and Beneficial Ownership Regime Changes in Force 2 January 2025

The Amendments came into force on 2 January 2025 and a six-month transitional period applies for existing BVI companies.

Carey Olsen maintains status as leading TISE listing agent for ninth consecutive year

COCFL acted as listing agent on 40% of all classes of securities listed on TISE in 2024.

Maples Group Partners with Aerlytix to Bring Cutting-Edge Technology to Aviation ABS

The Maples Group is the first managing agent to embrace digital aviation ABS management by leveraging the cutting-edge Aerlytix platform

Avolon Holdings Limited US$850 Million Private Offering

The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Avolon, and by certain of its subsidiaries.

Harneys changes of names and addresses

Harneys hopes that these changes will assist its clients and the public better differentiate between the associated law firms within the Harneys Group.

Bermuda: Expect a Crazy Start to 2025 After Another Record Year

In light of this, we spoke with Adderley about what to expect in the opening months of 2025.

Sukuk and Debt Capital Market: 2024 Highlights

These highlights are a testament to Walkers' commitment to delivering exceptional results in the Sukuk and Debt Capital Market space for our clients and industry stakeholders.

Harneys closes 2024 with completion of three Hong Kong IPOs

The Harneys team comprised Partner Raymond Ng

Financial services hit with higher fees in festive legal notice bonanza

Eight legal notices listing higher supervisory fees were published on Christmas Eve

Myron Simmons disbarred for improper conduct

The notice said that during the period, he had received $52,000 from Gena and Richard Robinson

Despegar US$1.7 Billion Acquisition by Prosus

Partner Anton Goldstein and Associate Jack Irwin of Conyers’ BVI office advised on the transaction, working alongside A&O Shearman, as US counsel to Despegar.

Harneys advises SEALSQ, a NASDAQ listed company, on its placement and issuance of US$60 million in new shares

These offerings have garnered significant investor interest, reinforcing SEALSQ’s financial position and growth strategy.

An overview of the types and uses of Jersey law trusts

A trust is a legal arrangement which distinguishes between the legal ownership and the beneficial ownership of property.

Prospective lawyers invited to apply for local student and trainee schemes

The two-year, full-time Trainee Solicitor scheme involves rotations around legal practice areas, working with partners and fee-earners on legal matters on the path to formal legal qualification

Without a trace: Jersey’s courts, missing investors and bona vacantia

There is an expanding bank of decisions in Jersey where assets have been passed to HMRG.

Corey Byrne named Next Gen of the Year at the 2024 RISA Cayman Awards

Corey regularly contributes to leading legal journals and publications on a broad range of topics

Rules Holdings (BVI) VASP license approved!

This approval is a testament to the team’s ability to execute on that vison.

Offshore investment funds: A festive look at a changing landscape

Alternative investments have been a growing trend in the offshore investment sector for several years now, and 2024 has only reinforced this.

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