Managers of Wealth Offshore

Financial Crime in Jersey

Fraud in Jersey is a common law offence that can be committed by natural persons.

Adjourning a Winding up Petition: The Standing of a Secured Creditor in the Cayman Islands

The Company argued that there were sufficient grounds to provide for a further adjournment of the petition, relying upon the JPLs' findings that a restructuring remained viable.

Business Crime in Jersey: Overview

There is no legislation in Jersey dealing with corporate manslaughter.

Banks told to keep eyes open for suspicious terror funding patterns

Case studies in FIAU report show Maltese credit institutions can be prone to suspect transactions for the funding of terrorism

Not Just For The Ultra HNWI - The Role Of The Family Office In Protecting Your Family’s Current And Future Assets

The best set up will be considered on a case by case basis when factoring in the individuals’ lifestyle, family circumstances, and jurisdictional reach.

BVI Regulator Issues Guidance on Regulation of Virtual Assets

On 13 July 2020, guidance was issued providing clarity and confirmation to the treatment of virtual assets.

Collas Crill explains... Taking security over Guernsey contract rights

Under the Law, security may be granted over Guernsey contract rights by the security giver assigning its rights and title to certain Guernsey contract rights to the security taker.

Appleby Advises PGGM

This investment takes PGGM’s total investment in Swiss Re’s sidecars to over USD 500 million.

The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 Recognises Maples Lawyers and Practices

Three associates were also commended for their outstanding expertise in the fields of litigation, corporate and banking and were listed in the ‘Rising Star’ category.

Conyers Hong Kong Webinar Series – a great success!

The webinar series received an overwhelmingly positive response and attracted nearly 400 attendees, including CEOs, CFOs, company directors, general counsels, in-house counsels, investment managers, onshore lawyers, accountants and company secretaries etc

Cayman Islands Administrative Fines Regime

It is therefore important that all persons regulated under these laws understand and comply with all filing deadlines, ongoing notification obligations and maintain appropriate systems and controls in accordance with applicable regulatory laws and CIMA gu

Mastercard Exec Reportedly Linked to Suspect Transactions at Cyprus Bank

Wirecard has been implicated in a new report on alleged criminal activities by a Mastercard executive operating at the FBME bank in Cyprus.

Mastercard Exec Reportedly Linked to Suspect Transactions at Cyprus Bank

Wirecard has been implicated in a new report on alleged criminal activities by a Mastercard executive operating at the FBME bank in Cyprus.

Sparkasse Bank fined €217,000 for anti-money laundering breaches by FIAU

Austrian bank failed to carry out proper due dilegence on voluminous transactions by high-risk customers

Ten at Mourant recognised as world leading funds practitioners

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Lasting Powers of Attorney meet the 21st Century

The new service will allow attorneys/ donors to create an online account once the LPA is registered; they can then add their LPA(s) using a reference number and activation key, which they can then choose to share with third parties.

Cayman Islands Restructuring – current state of play

Members of Ogier's Restructuring and Corporate Recovery team have been at the forefront of legal developments in relation to restructuring in the Cayman Islands

A Fresh Glance at Reflective Loss and Shareholder Remedies

Another reason for the fluctuation in value of a company's shares is the actions and decisions of management, i.e. the directors.

Top lawyer accused of relaying offer of £1m 'bribe' to police, say court transcripts

Exclusive: Mishcon de Reya partner Mike Stubbs allegedly relayed offer as part of plot to release €300m from Swiss bank account

Saffery Champness advises on £30m fund

The Fund successfully launched having achieved reached its £30million equity target.