Managers of Wealth Offshore

Bahamian law firms line up layoffs

The legal business is a stagnant business today.

Offshore firm Harneys creates ‘ASS Unit’ while axing staff

"It’s a nightmare here... and nobody knows who is next", they said.

Carey Olsen advises on London property deal

The Carey Olsen team was led by partner Kate Andrews and included senior associate Mathew Du Val and associate Aldo Plater.

Ogier fields a 'top class' team in Luxembourg

I am delighted that individuals have gathered such excellent feedback

LP notices: self-isolation, defaults and capital call security in the Cayman Islands

As with any potential dispute, parties should seek specific advice from legal counsel at an early stage to determine the appropriate strategy and to ensure that any communications are validly delivered.

Trial by Zoom – a look at how Courts across common law jurisdictions are responding to the coronavirus

Globally, Courts have introduced a wide range of measures to respond to the virus.

Insurance Bulletin Spring 2020 by Conyers

As the market leading insurance legal practices in both Bermuda and Cayman

Hands off! EC court of appeal rules on beneficiaries’ standing to prevent interference with trust assets

The claimants initially obtained an injunction preventing the Cypriot administrator from changing the management and control of the BVI companies and their subsidiaries.

The High Court of Justice of England and Wales considers the impact of business interruption on a proposed transfer of insurance business

A judgment produced now may end up creating more work later with the need to compare the circumstances now and those at the adjourned hearing.

Chapter 15 recognition of Olinda BVI scheme signals success for Constellation restructuring

The US Courts had previously granted Chapter 15 recognition to the Brazilian judicial administrator of the other Constellation Group companies that were the subject of the restructuring.

Harneys launches new restructuring podcast: R&I over Wi-Fi

In our first episode, partners Chai Ridgers and Ian Mann discuss the use of parallel schemes of arrangement in cross-border restructurings, particularly the cross-border restructuring of an offshore company listed in Hong Kong.

Cayman Islands Private Funds Law, 2020

New and existing closed-ended funds must now register with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") by 7 August 2020.

COVID-19: Temporary Arrangements between Jersey Landlords and Tenants in respect of Commercial Leases

In relation to Residential Tenancies this has also been supplemented by Regulations which were approved by the States on 9 April 2020

Dispute management in a time of COVID-19

It is important to, as well, recognise that litigation, notwithstanding its constitutional right of access to the courts for all status, has its many limitations, some of which are now being exposed for their nakedness in this COVID-19 lockdown era.

Governance amidst disruption - crisis management pointers for stakeholders in uncertain economic times

Needless to say, managers and investors alike may generally want to avoid taking advantage of the current market volatility for short-term gain.

Judicial comity between Courts in the Cayman Islands and in Hong Kong

Justice Parker’s judgment was circulated in draft on 11 March 2020.

Mourant advises CVC Capital Partners on fifth Asia Pacific Fund with commitments of US$4.5 billion

CVC Capital Partners is a longstanding client of the firm and Mourant has advised on each of CVC Capital Partners' previous Asia focused fundraisings.

Free-standing Freezing Orders in the British Virgin Islands: service out on non-submitting foreign defendants

It remains to be seen whether this Court of Appeal decision will now trigger legislative change

Appleby Bermuda Assists Credit Suisse with USD461 Million Operational Re Cat Bond Coverage

Appleby has assisted with a third catastrophe bond issuance offering Credit Suisse protection for its operational risk exposures.

Ogier advises on final closing of 8F Aquaculture Fund I L.P. – a sustainable aquaculture fund

The investment strategy of 8F Aquaculture Fund I LP is focused on developing a socially and environmentally responsible land-based salmon farming business, which is being developed globally.

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