Managers of Wealth Offshore

Guernsey's Companies Law

Guernsey offers an electronic companies registry (the Registry).

Appleby's Hong Kong Office Acts as Cayman Islands Counsel for New Hope Service Holdings Limited

The Appleby team was led by Partner Judy Lee, supported by Legal Manager Minnie Choi.

The British Virgin Islands Updates its Trust and Probate Legislation

The new Act provides a comprehensive list of more than 60 jurisdictions that the British Virgin Islands will recognise for the purposes of resealing, including all Commonwealth countries, Hong Kong and the US.

EU recommits support for the use of intellectual property rights in the Caribbean

The EU said intellectual property and innovation are critical components in fostering trade and investment as well as stimulating innovation and competitiveness in the private sector.

Collas Crill Explains… A Guide to Compulsory Winding-up in Guernsey

A company may be compulsorily wound up for a number of reasons, the most common being where the company is unable to pay its debts (as described at paragraph 4 below).

Walkers Advises on Two Korean Asset-backed Securitisation Social Bonds

Social bonds are increasingly becoming more common as businesses and investors increase their focus on ESG mandates.

BMA Introduces 'May 2021 Guidance' for Digital Asset Business

The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) recognizes the importance of actively monitoring its laws and regulations to ensure harmony with the undertakings which it regulates.

Carey Olsen advises Starwood on RDI purchase and TISE listing

The transaction gives Starwood controlled affiliates 100% ownership of RDI REIT after a c.30% stake was acquired in the property investment business from South African investor Redefine in July last year.

Enforcement action under the BVI Economic Substance regime - ITA determinations of non-compliance

As mentioned above, a Non-Compliance Notice is issued when the ITA has determined that an entity has not complied with its economic substance obligations during a given financial period.

Financing considerations for take-private transactions in the Cayman Islands

The facility agreement will customarily contain undertakings through which the lenders can control the Scheme Offeror's conduct of the Scheme and monitor and the status and progress of the Scheme.

Ferbrache & Farrell partner recognised by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers has been publishing highly regarded guides to the legal profession for more than 30 years

Six Cayman Partners Named as WWL Thought Leaders

Walkers' IDR team is the largest in the Cayman Islands

Harneys congratulates second graduate of articled clerk programme 2021

She is the second to achieve this in 2021, following Natasja Levy’s admission last month. Moesha has joined the firm’s Cayman Litigation & Insolvency practice as an Associate.

Maples Advises Hedosophia on €400 Million Blank Cheque Company IPO

Hedosophia is a significant investor in Europe’s leading technology companies, led by co-founder and Chief Executive Office, Ian Osborne.

Ogier advises fund manager

The transaction is expected to be completed by way of scheme of arrangement, subject to the approval of John Laing shareholders and the receipt of regulatory clearances.

Snapshot: Arbitration in the British Virgin Islands for Asian-based parties

Asian businesses, investors and high net worth individuals have used BVI courts and BVI legal professionals most often for many years.

Recent trends: provisional liquidation in the Cayman Islands

In order to establish whether a good prima facie case has been made out for a winding up order under the first limb of the section 104(2) test, it is not necessary to demonstrate that a winding up order will be granted.

Carey Olsen wins China Business Law Award for dispute resolution

This latest recognition for Carey Olsen's Hong Kong and Singapore offices follows the firm winning two deal of the year awards from China Business Law Journal

New firm ‘Amati Law’ opens in Jersey

Simon Walker brings significant legal experience in roles across the areas of litigation, corporate and commercial law, and private client.

Ogier named a Top Offshore Law Firm by eprivateclient

The past year has presented many challenges, as well as opportunities for transformation, and this listing is testament to the hard work and dedication of our private wealth teams across our jurisdictions who always strive to provide personalised service