Managers of Wealth Offshore

Times are a-changing

To mark International Men's Day this week, three of our people explain how they balance their work and personal lives and strive to be a positive role model to their children.

U.S. Arrests Money-Laundering Expert For Laundering Money

Prof. Bruce Bagley Participated in the International Laundering of over $2 Million Derived from Venezuelan Bribery and Corruption

Harneys named Best Offshore Law Firm – Client Service by HFM Asia

The award affirms the strength and reputation of Harneys’ Asia funds practice, which is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing offshore funds teams in the region.

Maples Group Recognized for its Expertise in International Tax

The awards, which recognise leading authors in international tax, were presented during the recent International Fiscal Association Congress in London.

ICSA announces Guernsey award winners

Our winners’ commitment to maintaining the highest standards of governance as they navigate the complex and ever-changing legal and regulatory environments for clients is fully deserving of recognition.

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission announces licensing framework for crypto exchanges

In addition, licensed operators will be required to be in the SFC’s regulatory sandbox and subject to close supervision and monitoring by the SFC.

Isle of Man M&A Activity Up 64%

There were 24 deals involving Isle of Man companies in the first half of 2019, worth a cumulative USD560 million.

Guernsey Deal Value Up in First Half of 2019 Over Previous Six Months

Offshore region as a whole records busiest first half for M&A over past five years, Appleby reports

Jersey Deal Volume Up 11% in First Half of 2019 Over Previous Six Months

The Crown Dependencies overall had a healthy start to the year

Cayman Remains Top Offshore Jurisdiction for M&A in First Half of 2019

Offshore region as a whole records busiest first half for deals over past five years, Appleby reports

Ogier BVI team praised for quality of client care in Legal 500

The Investment Funds team garners similarly high praise as "very knowledgeable, efficient, professional and courteous and reasonably priced, and fields a terrific team".

Creating the right balance

This year's theme is 'Making a difference for men and boys'

Walkers Advises On $1 Billion Facility For Rusal

Walkers' specialist Banking & Finance team in Jersey continues to develop and grow – Jon and fellow senior counsel Tristan Maultby both joined the firm this year from competitor firms.

Ogier tops IFLR 1000 for Jersey ranked lawyers

Client feedback on the firm and for individual lawyers was extremely positive and focused on the responsiveness and technical knowledge of the team and the careful and pragmatic advice received.

Upturn in arbitrating BVI corporate disputes

The BVI Arbitration Act is now some 6 years old and parties comfortable with dispute resolution in the BVI are increasingly seeing the benefits of opting for ad hoc BVI arbitrations

Walkers Leads Legal 500 Caribbean Guide 2020 with Lawyer Rankings

The guide also ranked 16 practice areas from Walkers' offices in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands.

Ogier Cayman team achieves strong results in Legal 500 directory

Ogier's Cayman Private Wealth team has retained its tier one status, praised for providing "a very personalised service to clients" with partner Anthony Partridge listed as leading individual and managing associate Fraser Allister as rising

Recognition for Appleby lawyers in the latest Legal 500 Caribbean rankings

Appleby gained notable rankings across their offices in many sectors

Richard Laignel takes home gold at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards

Richard was recently promoted to Managing Associate.

Maples Group Maintains Top Tier Global Ranking In IFLR1000

The firm continues to achieve high rankings in both practice group and individual lawyer categories, with 56 global lawyers recommended in the directory this year.