08/27/2019
Mourant advises on US$274 million takeover
The acquisition of Toro was undertaken by contractual takeover under the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008.
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08/27/2019
Walkers (Bermuda) announces Ashley Fubler as Scholarship Recipient
Ashley demonstrated initiative, dedication and a high level of skill and talent; she has a very promising future as a lawyer.
08/27/2019
Guernsey advocate named Best Offshore Lawyer at European Women in Business Awards
Frances has a particular interest in private capital and investment funds
08/27/2019
Updates to Bermuda’s Insurance Act Aim to Encourage Innovation
The Insurance Amendment Act 2019 was introduced following a consultation paper circulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority in May.
08/27/2019
Tise Debt Listings Q2
The listing of debt securities is the principal attraction of TISE
08/23/2019
Luxembourg: Draft law to implement ATAD 2 released
The draft law largely follows the wording of the ATAD 2, but also addresses concerns raised by the marketplace and provides useful additional clarifications and examples in the commentary.
08/23/2019
Bedell Cristin advises Inflexion on Estera acquisition
Bedell Cristin is providing BVI, Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey legal advice to Inflexion alongside onshore legal advisors, White & Case LLP.
08/23/2019
Carey Olsen among finalists at ALB's Hong Kong Law Awards
Winners of the Macallan Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards 2019 will be announced at a ceremony at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Friday 6 September.
08/23/2019
The right of privilege against self-incrimination: Volaw v Comptroller of Taxes
Volaw itself had also been under criminal investigation relating to the services it provided to Mr Larsen.
08/23/2019
Court orders fraudster King to pay £320,000
On Thursday in front of the Royal Court’s Superior Number, which convenes for the most serious cases, Crown Advocate Matthew Jowitt, prosecuting, applied for a confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime (Jersey) Law.
08/22/2019
UBS banker Scott Hapgood doesn’t think he’ll get a fair trial in Anguilla
The UBS financial adviser — set to stand trial for manslaughter on the tiny Caribbean island — has claimed that resort hand Kenny Mitchel, 27, showed up at his family’s room at the five-star Malliouhana hotel on April 13
08/22/2019
Cayman investment funds sue Argentina over bond payout
The bond issuer in turn claims that one of the conditions for the payment was not met.
08/22/2019
Guidance from the Grand Court: Payments on account of costs, damages and costs in anti-suit cases
The judgment follows a protracted dispute in which Mr Al Sadik's claims were dismissed at every level up to and including the Privy Council.
08/21/2019
Seven lessons on insolvency for incoming trustees from the Z Trusts litigation
The implications of the judgments for incoming trustees are significant, and should prompt a review and update of procedures undertaken when considering taking on the trusteeship of an existing trust.
08/21/2019
New show and tell regulations for Cayman trustees
The Registrar of Trusts is now obliged to share information to allow regulatory and enforcement bodies to discharge their functions, and there are powers which give competent authorities the ability to request information.
08/21/2019
Government reports on anti-money laundering progress
Failure to do so could result see Cayman blacklisted with the FATF imposing a remediation plan.
08/21/2019
Luxembourg Publishes Draft Law on DAC 6
This directive is the latest effort by the EU to increase tax transparency and information exchange.
08/21/2019
Appleby Helps Over 1,500 Clients With Economic Substance Tool
We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional legal advice at the times most beneficial to our clients
08/21/2019
Keystone Law Isle of Man’s Gillian Christian shortlisted as Citywealth Professional Services Woman of the Year
The award for Woman of the Year in Professional Services recognises senior women in the professional services sector who have attained a substantial leadership position.
08/21/2019
Economic substance rules – an update
The so-called Economic Substance Requirements of the European Union Code of Conduct Group were translated into legislation in certain non-EU jurisdictions from 1 January 2019.