03/13/2020
Covid-19: What Is Maples Group Doing?
With offices in 18 locations and multiple time zones around the world, the Maples Group is positioned to ensure business continuity for our clients.
Legal
03/13/2020
Tried-and-tested principles of construction used to interpret trust settlement
The trustee sought assistance from the court in the form of an application under section 48 of the Trusts Law
03/12/2020
Judge Tells Government Lawyer Court Can’t Stop Pension Penalties
Now, with the help of an outside consulting firm, District Court Judge Curtis Gomez is trying to determine how much in penalties and interest must be paid in addition to the delinquent contributions.
03/12/2020
Appraising section 238 "fair value" proceedings in the Cayman Islands: an overview
The procedure for section 238 proceedings is largely prescribed by the statutory wording of section 238 itself, which sets out the formalities to be complied with by both the company and the dissenting shareholders.
03/12/2020
Cross-CI team advises on the acquisition of Condor Ferries
Working alongside White & Case LLP in London, the Ogier team comprised of Raulin Amy, Matthew Shaxson and Alexander Curry in Jersey and Craig Cordle, James Walsh and James Dickinson in Guernsey.
03/12/2020
Appleby advise purchasers of one of the Channel Islands’ most prestigious country estates
Appleby’s high value residential property team is made up of experienced practitioners with a commitment to delivering a high-quality, cost-effective service in a friendly and approachable manner.
03/12/2020
Carey Olsen named best law firm for fund structuring at PE Wire European Awards
Carey Olsen has won the Best Law Firm – Fund Structuring category at the 2020 PE Wire European Awards.
03/11/2020
Updates to the Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Regime
The amending legislation introduces an obligation for corporate services providers (“CSPs”), enhances the powers of the competent authority and refines the ownership percentage thresholds.
03/11/2020
Navigating the Perils of SDLT on Mixed-Use Non-Residential Rates
The property included a substantial house together with a detached garage which was used as an office as well as a stable yard and paddocks for horses.
03/10/2020
Exiled Bitmain Co-Founder Is Fighting Back With Second Lawsuit
The case adds to the ongoing litigation in the Cayman Islands Zhan has filed against the company he co-founded with Jihan Wu in 2013
03/09/2020
Prosecution closes arguments in case against Pilatus owner Ali Sadr Hasheminejad
United States Attorney Office is expected to close its arguments in its case against Pilatus Bank owner Ali Sadr Hasheminejad on Monday, 9 March
03/09/2020
Kate Kirk named Woman of the Year - Business Services
Kate joined Ogier in 2015 to lead on the firm's award-winning rebrand, and has since also seen Ogier win awards for its website and social media marketing.
03/06/2020
Crooked Banker Tapped Professionals to Manage Web of Dirty Money
The company was cratering and its creditors, including a Swiss bank, were circling.
03/06/2020
Two Mourant wins at Citywealth Powerwomen Awards
The winners were announced last night in London
03/06/2020
Partner Named Woman Of The Year Award - Professional Services
The awards were aimed at senior women demonstrating leadership or having attained a substantial leadership position.
03/06/2020
Malta tax advisors named in Spanish money laundering probe
They were carried out by “two players’ agents linked to one of the representation agencies with the highest turnover in Europe” – the Spanish ministry for the interior said.
03/05/2020
Harneys wins Best Offshore Law Firm at Hedgeweek European Awards
Winners were selected by a peer review survey of Hedgeweek readers
03/05/2020
Supreme Court Decision Concerning the Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
In reaching its decision, the Supreme Court considered and accepted the modern statement of the aforesaid exclusionary rule, as expressed by the New South Wales Court of Appeal, in Evans v European Bank Ltd. [2004] NSWCA 82.
03/05/2020
Italian princess loses court case in Curaçao
For years BNP has been conducting legal proceedings against the wealthy Italian Crociani family.
03/05/2020
Walkers Growing Jersey Investment Funds Team Climbs Industry Rankings
Being part of the largest offshore law firm means that we can add real depth of experience and an international perspective to our work and we look forward to continuing our growth story in 2020.