10/09/2020
Carey Olsen advises Kavak as it becomes Mexico's first unicorn
This is a testament to what the team at Kavak has built and we are excited to see what the future holds.
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10/09/2020
Bedell Cristin lawyers receive individual recognition in Legal 500
The newcomers to the list are led by Guy Westmacott, partner in the Corporate and Commercial team in Jersey, who joins in the Leading Individual category.
10/09/2020
Mourant lawyers named as leading experts in Restructuring and Insolvency
Nicholas Fox has also been highlighted for his Investigations work, Peter Hayden for his Litigation achievements and Jeremy Wessels for his Private Client work.
10/09/2020
Ogier advises on £6.8 billion acquisition of Asda Group
James said: "We are delighted to have been able to advise on this landmark transaction which demonstrates Ogier's expertise in advising on high-profile and complex deals."
10/09/2020
Best Legal 500 Results Yet For Walkers Jersey Office
The Investment Funds and Employment practice groups were both promoted, and individual recognition was given to Partners in the Investment Funds, Banking & Finance, Insolvency & Dispute Resolution and Private Capital & Trusts practice groups.
10/09/2020
Simcocks Achieves Top Tier Status Once Again
Simcocks’ Private Client department is ranked in Tier 1 by the group, placing it among the best on the Island and internationally.
10/09/2020
Five remittance agents investigated for money laundering
The FIAU identified major controls weaknesses in relation to the transaction monitoring systems adopted by the companies offering remittance services.
10/08/2020
Collas Crill Advises on Launch of New Private Investment Fund
Collas Crill Senior Associate Gareth Morgan said: 'It has been a genuine pleasure to work with Roy and his team on the establishment of this fund structure."
10/08/2020
BVI Required Filings on Appointment of a Receiver under an English Law Legal Charge
It should be noted that failure to comply with the requirements of the Act will expose the receiver to financial penalties as set out further below.
10/08/2020
Remote Hearings – Irish Courts Update
The Irish courts have sought to facilitate the ongoing administration of justice during the current global pandemic and this Act copper fastens those attempts and puts them on a statutory footing.
10/07/2020
Top tier Guernsey teams stand out in Legal 500 UK
Rising Star Rachel DeSanges is head of Employment in Guernsey and is praised for her understanding of client needs within a 'knowledgeable team providing an efficient service.'
10/07/2020
Cora Miller is the only Cayman Islands lawyer recognised as one of Latinvex’s Top 100 Female Lawyers
Conyers Latin America group advises clients located in or transacting with Latin America on the laws of the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and BVI.
10/07/2020
BVI Required Filings on Appointment of a Receiver under an English Law Legal Charge
It should be noted that failure to comply with the requirements of the Act will expose the receiver to financial penalties as set out further below.
10/07/2020
Carey Olsen advises Nordic Capital on €6.1 billion fund
Working alongside international counsel Kirkland & Ellis
10/07/2020
Carey Olsen advises Capvis on acquisition of leading CRM provider
The Carey Olsen team was led by partner Daniel O'Connor with assistance from senior associate Arindam Madhuryya and associate Jordan Zubeidi.
10/06/2020
Harneys London retains Tier 1 status for the 4th consecutive year
Harneys London is led by a senior team of experienced offshore lawyers providing a full range of services across all practice areas and specialisms.
10/06/2020
New Swiss Laws Provide Solid Ground For Blockchain And Crypto
In short, it mentions every legal requirement for running a cryptocurrency exchange.
10/06/2020
Walkers Acts on Delta Airline's US$6 Billion Loyalty Programme Financing
The Delta deal follows in the footsteps of a the world's first financing transaction utilising a US airline's loyalty program, on which Walkers also acted as Goldman's Cayman counsel.
10/06/2020
The rise of foundations in the UAE
A foundation is an independent legal entity and is derived from civil law jurisdictions, as opposed to a trust which is a common law concept. It also has no members or shareholders, but is self-owned.
10/05/2020
Leaked files show Russian oligarch under investigation for money laundering is linked to major Tory donor
Now leaked FinCEN files, based on banks’ “suspicious activity reports”, reveal that in 2016 Definition Services gave Chernukhin’s husband Vladimir £6.1m.