Managers of Wealth Offshore

The Fincen Files

Senior Associate Nin Ritchie shares her thoughts on the recent news about the FinCEN leaks.

Cayman injunctions in aid of foreign proceedings

While its jurisdiction is statutory, the Cayman court will nevertheless apply the American Cyanamid principles, save with a higher threshold in assessing the plaintiff's case given the stringent nature of the relief.

Carey Olsen shortlisted for eighth year running at The Lawyer Awards

Carey Olsen has been shortlisted for Offshore Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2020.

Malta police arrest former PM’s chief of staff in money laundering probe

Schembri had been a close friend of Fenech and attended meetings during which Muscat was briefed by the police on the murder investigations.

Hatstone’s Jersey team advises on a Sharia’a compliant refinancing for BLME

We are pleased to have worked with BLME and Hatstone on this transaction.

Restructurings – Making the Most of the Offshore Aspects from a UK Perspective

The most common example of obtaining defensive assistance offshore is by seeking a stay of proceedings against the company.

Collas Crill to Host Seminar on Future Business Risks

Sometimes it feels like we'll never know what life will throw at us next. Uncertainty in business, politics and the day-to-day is on the increase.

US Department Of Justice: U.S. Taxpayer In Panama Papers Investigation Sentenced To Prison

In addition to the prison term, Judge Berman ordered von der Goltz to serve three years of supervised release, to pay forfeiture in the amount of $5,373,609 and restitution in the amount of $3,448,848, and to pay a fine in the amount of $30,000.

Mourant advises on sale of securities in landmark Brazilian IPO

The deal is another high profile Latin-American transaction for Mourant's team in the BVI, led by Senior Associate Saraid Taylor, working with Partner, Rachael McDonald.

Developments in the Disclosure and Provision of Legal Entity Information in Jersey

The draft Regulations provide for information on significant persons to be made public on the Companies Register.

Travelex refinance and restructure advised by Walkers’ Jersey

Walkers' Jersey team has advised on the multi-million pound restructuring of Travelex, the world's largest foreign exchange bureau

Can a Jersey foundation be set aside on the grounds of mistake?

The Court considered the analogous example of the register of companies and noted that there was no equivalent power for the Court to set aside the incorporation of a company ab initio.

Swiss Leaks, Panama Papers, now SARs: bank reports that alert law-enforcement agencies

The files identify at least $2 trillion in transactions between 1999 and 2017 flagged as possible evidence of money laundering or other criminal activity by compliance officers of banks and financial institutions.

Harneys advises Fulu Holdings Limited on its HK$826.6 million IPO

The Harneys team was led by Partner Raymond Ng with support from Legal Manager Nicholas Fong.

Client Director named in Top 35 Under 35

Of the 70 men and women featured in the Top 35 Under 35 lists, Mr Queripel was one of the 18 Channel Islands-based professionals to be recognised.

New bill aims to give legislature administrative independence

The Legislative Assembly Management Bill provides for the independent management of the assembly’s administrative functions and is being sponsored by the Portfolio for the Civil Service.

Matthew Howson named a Top 35 Under 35 by eprivateclient

The Top 35 Under 35 is designed to identify, recognise, introduce and promote the rising stars of the private wealth advisory sector.

Malta: Attorney General blocks publication of Keith Schembri inquiry

But in one of her first decisions since taking up office last week, Attorney General Victoria Buttigieg ruled out releasing any copies “at this stage”.

Bedell Cristin lawyer named in UK top young professionals’ list

She works across numerous cases and advises leading onshore law firms, fiduciaries and high net worth individuals on trust, commercial, insolvency and regulatory matters and has also acted for trustees and beneficiaries internationally.

New Bermuda Bank Taps Anchorage for Crypto Custody

Digital asset custody platform Anchorage is adding proposed Bermuda bank Jewel as a client. That may help crypto companies globally access traditional banking.