Managers of Wealth Offshore

Guernsey's new fast track application regime for managers of overseas funds

This briefing note explores the reasons why Mancos migrate to Guernsey, the process of migrating and what the application consists of.

Ogier's Private Wealth team in Guernsey "an obvious choice for high-value trust work"

Chambers interviewees say Gavin is "a very good lawyer" with "a very good reputation" and "well known for being great with clients".

Harneys completes three initial public offerings in Hong Kong

With investors’ continuing interest in the Hong Kong stock market, we expect a strong pip

Bermuda Company Ownership Register Will Be Accessible To Public

The Bermuda Government’s announcement is similar to the undertaking given by the Crown Dependencies, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man in June of last year

Directors' duties and corporate governance in Guernsey

These duties are owed by each of the directors and are personal to each of them.

58 foreigners bought Maltese passport without presenting birth certificate’

Karol Aquilina says this is testament to ‘fake due diligence’ in place

Kobre & Kim, Robin Rathmell Receive Chambers Recognition for Financial Crime Involving HNWI’s

Of the firm’s services, one commentator told Chambers: “I have never seen such high-level work, strategic thinking and speed in a law firm.”

Carey Olsen leads offshore firms in Chambers High Net Worth 2020

In total, 10 of the firm's lawyers from across its Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey offices have been recognised by the independent legal directory

Appleby: Offshore Business Update: Issue 16

As a global firm, at Appleby we believe we have a fundamental responsibility to do whatever we can to help our clients – and the business community at large

The Role of a Protector

A protector must comply with the express terms of the power. She cannot act outside of her powers; if she does, the action will be void.

The Offshore Litigator's Perspective

That is, at least until enabling legislation is passed to rectify the position. We also analyse the latest guidance on recoverability of overseas lawyers' costs, including a determination that the fees of in-house counsel can be recovered.

Asset, Aviation and Real Estate Financing Trends

Offshore Perspective from a Guernsey Banking Lawyer

Cayman Islands Court of Appeal re-examines master-feeder redemption procedures

Upon receipt and acceptance of the Redemption Notice from the investor, the Feeder Fund had not submitted its own redemption notice to the Master Fund before the suspension.

Scope of the Cayman Islands Private Funds Law expanded

By way of background, the Private Funds Law, 2020 requires closed-ended Cayman Islands fund vehicles to apply for registration with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) within 21 days

Collas Crill Advises on Blue Islands £10 Million Loan Facility with Jersey Government

Collas Crill also advised on a complex security package consisting of Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney security as part of the transaction.

Dutch court to question ING and ex-CEO Hamers in money laundering case

But a group of disgruntled investors felt justice had not been served and the court in The Hague had said it would take their demands into consideration.

Financial Crime in Seychelles: Overview

In the Seychelles, the offences related to corporate fraud can be found in numerous Acts

Business Crime and Investigations in Bermuda

There is currently no legislation providing for an offence of corporate manslaughter in Bermuda.

Cayman Islands Private Funds Law – Change to Definition of “Private Fund”

Certain entities which have taken the view that they were not required to register pursuant to the original definition of “private fund” may need to reconsider whether they are within the scope of the PFL based on the new broader definition.

Cayman Islands Private Funds Law – Expanded Scope

As there is limited guidance on the scope of these categories and material sanctions for failure to register a private fund, a case-by-case analysis will be necessary.

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