11/24/2020
There are currently two lists that are of significant concern to the authorities and business community in Mauritius; the European Commission List of High-Risk Countries and the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) List of Jurisdictions under Increa
11/24/2020
Whilst the Court held that it had jurisdiction to impose a director (in this case in the context of an unfair prejudice action), it should exercise extraordinary caution before forcing a shareholder to do something that was within the discretion of that s
11/24/2020
Ireland Update - Virtual Assets / Proposed AML Requirements
Virtual Asset Service Providers ("VASPs") to be 'designated persons': AML/CFT requirements will apply to a range of VASPs businesses for the first time.
11/24/2020
The fund, structured as an open-ended Jersey corporate fund, will invest across a broad range of traditional and alternative investment strategies
11/24/2020
Ogier supported Cain International with the acquisition.
11/23/2020
Dividends paid by a company that is a resident of a Contracting State to a resident of the other Contracting State may be taxed in that other State.
11/20/2020
The 2020 awards, which took place virtually, recognised individuals
11/20/2020
Updates on AEOI and Economic Substance
11/20/2020
The Appleby BVI office ranked in the Trusts/Private Client, Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution and Corporate & Commercial sectors.
11/20/2020
Firms should consider the contents of this letter and determine what, if any, action needs to be taken.
11/19/2020
Harneys secures Tier 1 ranking for new Regulatory and Compliance category
This is an outstanding achievement for our team to be the sole firm ranked in the top tier for this important category.
11/19/2020
Appleby partner Garry Manley has received a silver award for “IFC Lawyer of the year, partner” at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2020.
11/19/2020
This advisory provides a summary of the key points.
11/19/2020
Partner Sophie Reguengo and associate William Costa advised the client, alongside Wedlake Bell, on all aspects of the Jersey establishment documents and all corporate and regulatory documents.
11/18/2020
Appleby Crowned Isle of Man Firm of the Year
The categories include an award for Firm of the Year in six offshore jurisdictions, including the Isle of Man.
11/18/2020
Ireland Update: Winds of Change for Whistleblowing
The Whistleblowing Directive will also impose strict timeframes within which employers must comply with their obligations.
11/18/2020
Ogier in the BVI recognised as the stand out offshore firm
The Investment Funds team, led by Leading Individual Simon Schilder, is noted for expertise in complex fund formations and fund structures, with Marie-Claire Fudge ranked as a key lawyer in this area.
11/18/2020
Maples Group Maintains Top Tier Rankings
Impressively, the firm received nine Tier 1 rankings and, throughout the guide, clients endorsed the firm as a "market leader" with "experience in the Cayman Islands with complex, multi-jurisdictional" matters and a "deserved repu
11/18/2020
James Campbell the only Jersey lawyer elected to prestigious American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel
To qualify for membership, a lawyer must have no less than 10 years' experience in the active practice of probate and trust law or estate planning.
11/18/2020
Implementation of anti-corruption recommendations ‘all the more pressing’ (updated)
Of the 16 recommendations made by Greco in 2016 to Cyprus, seven have been fully implemented, six remain partly implemented and three have not been implemented, according to the compliance report.