Managers of Wealth Offshore

No jurisdiction to wind up a company ex parte: Cayman Court of Appeal rules in latest PetroSaudi judgment

The Court of Appeal also significantly restricted the circumstances in which an unliquidated fraud or tort claimant can petition as a contingent creditor.

New AML and sanctions rules issued in the Cayman Islands

This Update introduces those Rules and new obligations which Cayman financial services providers must adhere to.

Carey Olsen advises Cashea on US$100 million Series A and Series B financing

The platform operates in a market where access to traditional bank credit remains limited, helping consumers finance purchases while enabling merchants to increase sales.

Mourant announces application window for Annual Giving Day 2026 in aid of BVI charities

This year’s application window will run until 10 November 2026. Following this, the submissions will be reviewed by Mourant’s BVI Partners and CSR Committee, and the funding awarded to the beneficiary NFPs in December this year.

CordenPharma Acquisition of Ambio Pharmaceuticals

As part of the transaction, AmbioPharm’s shareholders will reinvest in the combined business.

Maples Group Advises Blue Pool Capital on US$1.4 Billion Private Equity Fund Riverside

The firm invests globally in public equity, private equity, real estate, and credit. Its current portfolio includes investments across various sectors, including technology, media, sports, consumer products, industrials, and financial services.

Acting as Cayman Islands counsel on Energy Capital Partners' US$8.1 billion Fund VI

The fund was substantially oversubscribed, raising $8.1 billion in total capital commitments in only 18 months, exceeding its $5 billion target.

The Rights of Sanctioned Litigants to access to the Court: Court of Appeal issues Key Decision in the BVI

The Bank’s claim relies on (among other laws) Articles 1064 and 1080 of the Russian Civil Code, alleging that Kipford is a joint tortfeasor in respect of the fraud on the Bank.

Guide to Cayman Islands private funds: structure, registration and regulation

This is due to a combination of its tax neutrality, a flexible legal and regulatory framework, proximity to the United States and a judicial system based on English common law.

UK Supreme Court gives green light to winding-up petitions based on unrecognised foreign judgments

The English Court of Appeal’s 2025 decision in Drelle cast doubt on the practice of presenting statutory demands and winding up petitions based on unrecognised foreign judgments.

Mourant signs landmark funding deal, bolstering investment capacity for integrated professional services platform

The investment will support our continued focus on delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Appleby Launches Isle of Man Summer Internship Programme 2026

During their internship, students will gain hands-on experience across a range of legal and business support functions.

Harneys advises lenders on Valeura Energy’s up to US$325 million inaugural debt facility

The transaction represents Valeura Energy's inaugural debt facility and establishes its first scalable funding platform supported by a syndicate of international lenders.

Appleby Advises Apex Treasury Corp. in Its USD4 Billion Business Combination with TECfusions Inc.

The transaction is based on a US$4 billion pre-money valuation of TECfusions and is supported by a US$35 million PIPE investment.

Luxembourg Court Confirms Arm’s Length Remuneration Tax Requirement for Undisclosed Intra-Group Counter-Guarantee

In a judgment dated 18 March 2026 (No. 48905), the Luxembourg Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal administratif – the “Court”) ruled on the tax consequences of an undisclosed counter-guarantee within an intra-group financing structure.

Ogier advises Index Ventures on three fund closings totalling US$3.5 billion

Partners Niamh Lalor and Alexandra O'Grady led the Ogier Jersey team and were assisted by counsel Joanna Christensen and senior associate Ryan Ripamonti.

Legal bursaries awarded to two soon-to-be advocates

Two people have been awarded bursaries by the Guernsey Bar Council and the Institute of Law Guernsey to provide legal aid services.

Use of electronic signatures by a Guernsey company

There may be practical difficulties if a witness to any signature is required, and the witness is unable to be in the same physical place as the signatory.

Maples Group Advises Bullish on Landmark Share Tokenisation

The transaction represents a significant step in the evolution of capital markets.

Foreign judgments and BVI insolvency proceedings: the impact of the Supreme Court's decision in Drelle

The BVI court’s insolvency jurisdiction is frequently engaged in the enforcement of foreign judgment debts and arbitral awards.