Managers of Wealth Offshore

Appleby Highly Commended As Offshore Law Of The Year.

The shortlist was decided by a panel of over 60 judges from across the industry who debated entries from law firms, companies and barristers chambers.

Jersey Property Security and Costs – Good News for Lenders

The issue at stake was whether the legal costs of the secured parties properly formed part of their secured claims. Their legal costs were significant as the case was complex and protracted.

Appleby Advised Swiss Re In Connection With a New Catastrophe Bond Transaction

Partner Brad Adderley led the transaction with assistance from Partner Gary Harris, Associate Shannon Cann and Associate Laura Burns.

600.000 Reasons To Hide After Embezzling Clients In Monaco

Confident in his ability to hide from justice the Italian’s lawyer did not even show up to appeal the 18 month jail sentence.

Mourant lawyers recognised by IFLR1000 as 'Women Leaders' in the Channel Islands

The list aims to endorse women who have progressed to the top of the financial and corporate law market.

Jersey Property Security and Costs - Good News for Lenders

Something of a chill wind blew through the local lending community earlier this year when the Royal Court handed down its judgment in the case of Dégrèvement of the Immovable Property of Mrs Powell.

Regulatory Headwinds - Appleby

Faced with increased scrutiny from regulators on both global and jurisdictional levels, businesses must continually assess their practices to ensure they fulfil their compliance obligations.

Carey Olsen support Creandum's latest Guernsey fund launch

Carey Olsen's investment funds team in Guernsey, together with fund administration specialist Private Equity Administrators Limited (PEA), have assisted Creandum on the establishment of Creandum V, a €265 million venture fund focusing on early-s

US SEC and lawyers seek more time in case against ex-DeVere duo

Request for information submitted to Malta’s attorney general by counsels for the defence

Maples Group Selected to Support Groundbreaking Indo-Japan Fund

The unique strategic intent of the Fund is to combine the core strengths of both countries to provide large investors with access to source ideation and technology, as well as to provide a platform for collaboration and strategic investment in start-ups.

Economic Substance Deadline Fast Approaching in the Cayman Islands (1 July 2019)

Outlined is a high level illustration of the requirements.

Analysis of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019

For the purposes of this section of the Amendment Act, a “beneficiary” is the natural person who ultimately directly or indirectly owns the company.

Insolvency work back with a vengeance in Guernsey

Ogier is currently working on the contentious administration of a group holding company that has assets all around the world and various claims against third parties in different jurisdictions.

Conference told how Channel Islands businesses still face GDPR obstacles

More than 200 delegates attended Carey Olsen's recent half-day data protection conferences in Guernsey and Jersey, which were focussed on 'Data protection in the financial services industry'.

FBI acknowledges Cayman's "immense value" in tackling financial crime

These frameworks can provide valuable insight into the critical aspects of a successful system for maintaining, accessing, and sharing accurate beneficial ownership information.

Mourant Essay Competition opens up the dialogue on mental health

This competition is a great way to open up the dialogue on this important issue and address the social stigma that is so often attached to mental ill health.”

Walkers Sponsors ILS Insight 2019

The event is expected to attract more than 100 professionals from across the world of insurance and linked securities.

Ogier advises on major St Peter Port commercial office deal

The property is home to the Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited, PwC and Apax and had been owned by the sellers since October 2017.

Ogier wins at The Lawyer Awards

A team including partners Raulin Amy, Marc Kish and Nick Williams was at the ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London last night to collect the award.

Bedell Cristin advises on the financing of the acquisition of one of Guernsey's premier commercial properties

The transaction also involved a refinancing of the existing facility to the Fund, the portfolio of which comprises high end commercial properties in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

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