Managers of Wealth Offshore

Conyers Coverage – Cayman Islands – Issue 3

We also provide an update on Economic Substance developments and welcome the removal of the Cayman Islands from the EU’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions (the EU blacklist).

Corbett Le Quesne wins Family Law A

The judging panel was made up of representatives of the Family Law Bar Association, Resolution, the Association of Lawyers for Children, and CILEx along with Family Law editors and publishing executives.

Carey Olsen makes global commitment to environmental sustainability

Accreditation takes place over a five-step modular process with ESI Monitor independently verifying the results in order for organisations to understand their carbon footprint and success in implementing its environmental policy commitments.

Carey Olsen advises Grant Thornton on acquisition of Saffery Champness' audit business in Guernsey

Carey Olsen advised Grant Thornton on all aspects of the acquisition including drafting and negotiating the purchase documentation and dealing with the transfer of employees.

Appleby Instructed on Arcadia Group Administrations ,Obtaining Recognation of UK Officeholders

The recognition of the Joint Administrators in the jurisdictions will enable them to continue to trade the stores in those locations, whilst options are explored and the strategy of the administrations evolves.

BVI Governor pushing for legislation to investigate persons with ‘unexplained wealth’

These make it very clear that the territory is vulnerable to drug trafficking, serious organised crime and all that comes with it.

U.S. Anti-Money-Laundering Measure Poised to Clear Congress

But the Chamber has dropped its opposition and now supports the measure as lawmakers addressed the group’s privacy concerns.

Bermuda Bar Success for Amber Farrington

Amber joined the Bermuda Lifeguard Service in 2014 and has served as a member from time to time, most recently in 2019.

Cayman Islands Director 2021 Registration and Licensing

Renewal: payment of US$853.65 must be made on or before 15 January 2021.

Mourant announces winner of 2020 Jersey Psychology bursary

This competition enables students to think independently, demonstrate an extension of their knowledge of Psychology in the area of mental health and also grow in personal ability and confidence.

Untangling the Web - An Offshore Perspective on the Privy Council Case of WEBB V WEBB

In Webb v Webb the Court determined that a trust was invalid because "the trust deeds failed to record an effective alienation by [the Settlor] of any of the trust property".

Harneys named in GRR 100 list of top law firms

Clients told GRR that “the service from each of these teams, their partners and staff is always to a consistently high level, and their advice is clear and concise.

Carey Olsen named in GRR 100 for cross-border restructuring and insolvency expertise

Carey Olsen has featured in all four editions so far.

Top 'Take-Aways' from the Fund Finance (Virtual) Symposium

The European Union is developing a standardised taxonomy and it will be interesting to see if this sets the precedent for regimes in other markets.

Planning and Running a Redundancy Process - Ten Key Points to Consider

From years of experience in advising our clients, we know that the way a redundancy is handled can make a huge difference to how employees react to the news, including increasing or decreasing the risk of an unfair dismissal claim.

Simcocks Advocate Wins George Johnson Prize for Second Year

The prize was presented to Emily by Deemster Corlett at the IOM Law Society in the presence of Tim Swift, President of the Law Society.

Walkers' Market Leading Professional Services Provider is Moving!

This is just the latest in a series of exciting developments for the firm, which also made a number of strategic hires earlier in the year to bolster the next phase of its growth strategy.

Mourant wins second Offshore Law Firm of the Year award

The award comes hot on the heels of the leading firm winning Offshore Law Firm of the Year 2020

To see or not to see? How the law on privilege has developed in Guernsey, Jersey, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands

The Court considered that “proceedings” could extend to criminal proceedings and that prosecution could be “reasonably contemplated” where lawyers were engaged to conduct the internal investigation.

Leading offshore law firm supports longstanding client on debt fund closing

TDO II operates an "all-weather" approach to investing, with a strong network working together to find attractive investments at healthy prices.

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