08/21/2019
Maples Group Jersey Expands To New Office Location
The team have been involved in a number of landmark private equity transactions this year
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08/20/2019
Appleby represented HSBC in a GBP 7 billion longevity swap
Partner Gary Harris led this transaction, with assistance from Partner Brad Adderley and Associate Shannon Cann.
08/19/2019
Delaware Courts revive Unaffected Trading Price as indicator of Fair Value
The case concerned the acquisition of Jarden Corporation (the Company) by Newell Rubbermaid Inc at a price of $59.21 per share (consisting of cash and Newell stock).
08/19/2019
Carey Olsen supports Apeiron on sale of prime London student housing accommodation
Working alongside UK counsel Mishcon de Reya, the Carey Olsen team advising Apeiron on the sale of Poland House was led by partner David Crosland, assisted by senior associate Vicky La.
08/19/2019
Named and shamed: The implications of appearing on the EU's sanctions list
The sanctions list represents a vital component of the EU's aim to implement a unified and autonomous foreign policy
08/19/2019
CSSF opens online portal for mandatory notifications in relation to Brexit
Any date indicated in the "Brexit Notification" forms is based on the assumption of a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union without the conclusion of a withdrawal agreement (no-deal Brexit) occurring on 31 October 2019.
08/19/2019
Fitness and Probity in the Central Bank of Ireland's Crosshairs
Throughout 2019, the Central Bank of Ireland has been turning up the dial on the need for Regulated Financial Service Providers to adhere to its fitness and probity regime.
08/19/2019
Angela Atherden recognised as a rising star in aviation finance
Angela was also involved in advising two new issuers in 2018
08/19/2019
Offshore law firm advises on significant UK property transactions
Team was led by Partner, Daniel Birtwistle, with Associate Roisin Cullinane. Hogan Lovells advised Columbia Threadneedle on English law.
08/16/2019
Collas Crill Partner Shortlisted for Three of Citywealth Powerwomen Awards 2020
The awards are now in their seventh year, spotlighting individuals and companies who support caregiving responsibilities, female leadership, and celebrate diversity.
08/16/2019
Ogier acts for Tarsus Group in £561 million takeover
The Ogier team again worked alongside lead counsel Macfarlanes.
08/16/2019
Trial Date Set for US Panama Papers Case
U.S. prosecutors filed charges against four men in late 2018 – two former Mossack Fonseca employees, a Boston-based accountant, and a former U.S. taxpayer.
08/16/2019
Walkers Acts on Inaugural GAEL Fund
Walkers Cayman Islands was led by partner James Burch
08/15/2019
Appleby Sponsors Compliance & Economic Crime Symposiums in Jersey
The 15th annual Compliance & Economic Crime Symposium is taking place in Jersey on the 5 November 2019 at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel.
08/15/2019
Bank Records Link President of Cyprus to ‘Troika Laundromat’
Two of those shells — Batherm Ventures Ltd. and Matias Co Ltd. — appear to be deeply entwined with the Troika Laundromat
08/15/2019
Court of Appeal: Financial Loss Claims Statute Barred
Given the above findings, Mr. Justice Haughton found that it was unnecessary to determine whether the investors were entitled to rely on an allegation of fraud in relation to the alleged non-disclosure of the LTV covenants, which would have the effect of
08/14/2019
Sexual discrimination and beyond – what is the future for Guernsey's discrimination laws?
The Tribunal noted that the abusive comments alleged would have had significant weight towards Ms Mollet's case for both sexual discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal; however, they could not find sufficient evidence to prove that such comm
08/14/2019
Court Refuses to Thaw Banks's Decision to Freeze
The decision serves to remind financial institutions of the importance of the terms and conditions that they have in place with their clients
08/14/2019
BVI Court provides welcome clarification on appointing receivers
The appeal arose out of a dispute between beneficiaries of the estate of a deceased Russian businessman and subsequent wide ranging litigation in Russia and Switzerland.
08/14/2019
Damages for wrongful dismissal in the Royal Court of Jersey
The judgment, Alwitry v The States Employment Board, potentially has very significant implications for Jersey employers – although it should be noted that it is currently being appealed.