Managers of Wealth Offshore

Reflecting On Reflective Loss by Conyers

On 13 June 2019 the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal gave judgment in Primeo Fund (In Official Liquidation) and Bank of Bermuda (Cayman) Limited, HSBC Securities Services (Luxembourg) SA

Babbé win Carlyle – Again

The longest and most complex trial in Guernsey legal history ensued.

Legislation proposed to strengthen anti-money laundering framework

A total of 11 amendment bills aim to strengthen Cayman’s anti-money laundering framework

Enforcing security over Guernsey real property

The saisie begins with the Principal Creditor obtaining a PVO from the Royal Court, normally at the same time as the initial summons issued against the Debtor if he/she has not responded to the letter before action.

Ogier acts on US$ 76 million Chinese Transmission Products Deal

The Ogier team is led by partner and BVI corporate head Michael Killourhy with support from associates David Mathews and Tiffany Ager.

Soft Touch Provisional Liquidators in the BVI: Constellation Overseas Ltd, Pointing the Way

This article seeks to explore these questions and to propose answers to at least some of them.

Conyers Ranked In Top Offshore Trust Advisors

Conyers Trust Company Limited, an affiliate of Conyers, was also listed as a recommended trustee in the Trust Companies category for Bermuda.

Legislation proposed to strengthen anti-money laundering framework

A total of 11 amendment bills aim to strengthen Cayman’s anti-money laundering framework.

Top considerations for estate planning

According to research, more than half of the UK adult population do not have a will.

Tangerine Litigation update – Death knell sounded for action against management company and its director

DMS’ strike out application was premised on a belief that the claim that it was vicariously liable for a breach of duty on the part of Ms Cumming

Mareva Injunction Update: Thawing out 'A Freezer'

The CA recognised that a number of propositions applied to ‘ordinary and proper course of business’, including that the test was an objective one

Discriminatory or not? That is the question.

It is this sub-paragraph that creates ‘some confusion*’, even to those who welcome what some fear is the ultimate threat to privacy in the world of trusts.

Two Bedell Cristin lawyers shortlisted as future leaders

She has a strong reputation for her contentious and non-contentious trust work, for which she has also been recognised by several other industry accolades.

Cayman Islands: Recent Amendments to the Securities Investment Business Law (2019 Revision)

Previously, persons regulated under the law fell into one of two categories: licensees or excluded persons.

Appleby Launches Economic Substance Online Tool

While online tools are no substitute for bespoke, professional legal advice, the Questionnaire can help you make informed decisions regarding the new economic substance requirements and how they may impact your business.

Vote 100: the gateway for female lawyers

It would be another 23 years before a female was sworn in as an Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey though.

Residency and Cat 2 in Gibraltar

Only individuals not currently resident in Gibraltar and who have not been resident in any of the previous five years of assessment may apply for a Qualifying Certificate.

Setting up a tokenised fund in Bermuda

These benefits of certainty and stability are attracting the best structured fintech companies and funds which are becoming part of the Bermuda fintech ecosystem.

Appleby Isle of Man Shortlisted for Three Awards at the Responsible Business Awards

Appleby has a long history of contributing to the local community. At the heart of the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy in the Isle of Man, is a theme centred on youth, education and sport.

Collins to lead Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association

Both the Cayman Islands Law Society and the Caymanian Bar Association merged last year to form the new lawyers’ body.