Managers of Wealth Offshore

Determining forum and governing law for claims involving foreign defendants

Further argument may arise when a contract contains a choice of law clause other than the BVI.

Walkers Acts on GAN Limited's Capital Raise

GAN is a leading business-to-business supplier of internet gambling software-as-a-service solutions predominantly to the U.S. land-based casino industry.

Suspended Sentence For Cayman Islands House Speaker McKeeva Bush

The Member of Parliament for West Bay West will also have to pay $4,279 in compensation to the victim for medical expenses and emotional distress.

FGL Holdings: Grand Court again rejects attempts to deviate from section 238 standard directions

The Petitioner applied to the Court for directions for the future conduct of the proceedings.

Guernsey case establishes principles for liquidators to get decisions blessed by the Royal Court

The application was supported by two joint venture companies owned jointly by the Company and MND which also were creditors of the Company.

Not just a rubber stamp: principles for liquidators to get decisions blessed by the Guernsey Royal Court

While the court will not allow liquidators to surrender their decision making powers to the court, especially in a commercial context, it does have a supervisory jurisdiction over its officers and is available to bless the decision that the liquidators ha

Information Notice has brought clarity to industry's questions over investment into cannabis assets by Guernsey structures

The information notice itself does not represent any official legislation or statute but it does provide those in Guernsey's finance sector with a clear direction insofar as opening the gateway to wider cannabis investment, not just where it is culti

Cayman: a jurisdiction of choice for Canadian HNWIs

The COVID-19 pandemic has also led many to have a fundamental rethink as to how and where they want to live, with a better work/life balance and a healthier lifestyle topping people's list of priorities.

Trinidad and Tobago to take stricter actions on illegal entry

Arrest warrants are issued for seven national guard officers who had extorted the equivalent of $4,500 from the of the boat in exchange for viewing his trafficking industry.

Appleby Hong Kong Partner Named as "Merger and Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year"

David Bulley transferred to Appleby’s Hong Kong office in June 2020

Catharina von Finckenhagen wins at first Fund Finance Association Rising Star Awards

She was nominated for the award, in part, for her work as a key member of our CAYLUX fund finance team which provides one port of call for all Cayman and Luxembourg fund finance matters from a US time zone with Catharina based in the Cayman Islands.

Irish Investment Limited Partnership

The Bill introduces a number of important changes which aim to position the ILP as a leading EU fund vehicle for private equity, sustainable investments and closed-ended alternative funds.

Monica Kelly is Called to the Bermuda Bar

Monica’s academic journey first began at the Bermuda Institute, where she served as Prefect and Senior Class President.

BVI Advantage in a Multi-Jurisdictional Approach to Structuring

Juno Huang discusses the BVI advantage in a multi-jurisdictional approach to structuring in an article published by BVI House Asia.

What you need to know about the Cayman Islands statutory merger

It is worth noting though that statutory mergers and in particular short form mergers may also be used in private acquisitions as well as for the rationalisation of structures.

St Helier jeweller guilty of laundering drug gang's cash

A MAN accused of laundering a crime gang's money through his Central Market jewellery business has been found guilty of all charges.

Credit Suisse professes "astonishment" at Swiss money laundering charges

Credit Suisse unreservedly rejects as meritless all allegations raised against it and is convinced that its former employee is innocent.

Performance Fees – Central Bank takes initial steps towards implementing ESMA’s guidelines

While the Central Bank notes that the Guidelines could be immediately adopted

Mourant advises Highland Europe

The fund strengthens Highland Europe's strategy and will continue to use its technology expertise to build its portfolio of consumer tech brands and software companies.

Real Estate Structures in Distress - Offshore Security Considerations

But the clock is ticking and this attitude, like the UK government support which underpins it, cannot prevail indefinitely.

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