Managers of Wealth Offshore

BCR Law Managing Partner named on eprivateclient’s 50 Most Influential List

With over 20 years’ experience as a lawyer David has been acknowledged by the leading legal directories as demonstrating a ‘ natural elegance

Anti-Bartlett Provisions - Back on Track

The Court of First Instance found that DBS Trustee had been in “serious and flagrant” breach of its duties and had breached its ‘high level of supervisory duty’ in allowing Ji to make the high-risk transactions.

Top court rejects trustee's "high-level supervisory duty"

While the outcome in the case will be welcomed by trustees, and those in the private wealth management industry, it is important to note that the court's decision is based on the wording of the clause in question.

Americas Restructuring Review 2020

This chapter discusses the defining features of Bermuda’s insolvency landscape and the primary insolvency and rescue procedures available under Bermuda law, including compulsory liquidations and schemes of arrangements.

Revolutionising the business of law

During his time with Ogier he has noticed many evolutionary changes, including those in the relationship between the leadership team and its employees.

Ogier advises on Dream Global transaction

Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust is the owner and operator of a diversified high-quality portfolio of office and industrial properties located in key markets in Western Europe with a focus on Germany and the Netherlands.

Court of Appeal for Bermuda Clarifies Test for Leave to Appeal to the Privy Council

The Court’s findings Ultimately, the Court determined that the questions involved in the appeal were not of great general or public importance.

UAE shuts accounts of Maltese tycoon accused of journalist's murder

Eight months before her death, Caruana Galizia wrote in her blog about 17 Black

Bermuda's first privacy commissioner appointment - Is your organisation compliant with PIPA?

PIPA seeks to regulate the use of personal information by organisations in a manner which recognises both the need to protect the rights of individuals in relation to their personal information and the need for organisations to use personal information fo

STEP success for Mourant Governance Services Counsel

Jamie said: "Achieving full STEP membership has deepened my knowledge of trust and private client work, further enabling me to provide counsel on a broad range of legal and administrative matters.

The growing buzz around cannabis investment… and the unintended consequences

For Guernsey companies in particular, these developments present exciting new opportunities.

Mourant Hong Kong a leading offshore firm in Asia

The firm maintained its high ranking in the Asia-Pacific edition of Chambers and Partners, reflecting its ongoing strategic expansion in Asia.

Channel Islands excels in 50 Most Influential list

The list, published by eprivateclient, sets out the key players in the UK and UK Crown Dependencies’ private client practitioner sector

Professional Support Lawyer Sworn in as Jersey Advocate

He qualified as a solicitor of England and Wales (currently non-practising) in March 2005, and in Ireland as a solicitor in the summer of 2014.

CAYLUX Fund Finance briefing

In this briefing we summarise why they are used and explain one way in which investment managers are using Cayman and Luxembourg fund vehicles together.

Structuring family office investments using Jersey private funds

A family office will typically include teams responsible for the management of investments, property, and other assets, as well as the management of the family's legal and tax affairs.

Walkers Partners Alison Ozanne and Ingrid Pierce on CityWealths International Powerwomen Top 100

The Guernsey team, which Alison leads, has recently been boosted by the arrival of senior associate Helena Lavin this year and Laurent Thibeault's admission to the Guernsey Bar as an Advocate.

Refining Cayman’s Trusts Law

Designed to enhance the supervisory jurisdiction of the court in the administration of trusts, the Amendment brought with it clarity, flexibility and pragmatic refinements.

Strong showing for Ogier in Chambers Asia Pacific 2020

Ogier has retained its position overall in the region

The Insolvency Review - Seventh Edition

The seventh edition of The Insolvency Review offers an in-depth review of market conditions and insolvency case developments.

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