Managers of Wealth Offshore

Monterey confirms Mourant has dominated the legal funds sector for 20 years

The annual Monterey Report is based upon the Jersey Financial Services Commission's list of regulated schemes as at 30 June 2019.

Rusnano: A Update (Or,What Constitutes "All the Beneficiaries"of a Trust)

Owing to the similarities between the relevant provision in the two islands' legislation, the appeal judgment is significant not only in respect of Guernsey trusts, but also Jersey trusts and practitioners.

Mourant advises on AIM Listing

The Mourant team was led by partner John Rochester and Counsel Alex Davies who advised on the Guernsey aspects of the listing, alongside UK counsel Howard Kennedy LLP.

Global Restructuring Review: The Art of the Pre-Pack - Cayman Islands

"The Art of the Pre-Pack" which, for the first time, provides a structured overview of pre-pack deals and how they can be deployed in different jurisdictions.

Appleby Advise Oaknorth Bank

The transaction included a facility for LV Care Group to redevelop one of their existing sites.

Cayman Islands, Panama Feel EU Blacklisting Not Warranted

The Cayman Islands also remains fully committed to cooperating with the EU and will continue to constructively engage with them with the view to be de-listed as soon as possible.

Mourant Partner awarded 2020 Dee Dee Skylar Women in Fund Finance Award

The award was presented by Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, Dave Wasserman, at the FFA Global Fund Finance Symposium in Miami last week.

New ILS Funds Will Be Impressive In Size

Discussing ILS market activity levels he said, “I think we’ll continue to see an increase.

Activist Shareholders: Removal Of Director

Shareholders often requisition a meeting to consider resolutions to effect changes to the board.

Carey Olsen advises on BVI acquisition

As part of the transaction, Landscape is being renamed Digital Landscape Group, Inc.

BVI Commercial Court Confirms That Only The Court May Amend A BVI Company's Register Of Members

There is no express power conferred by the BCA upon a BVI company or its directors which would permit them unilaterally to 'correct' any entry in the register of members.

Canada mulls publicly accessible beneficial ownership registry

Under the consultation, this would be extended to a publicly accessible registry or registries: either a single, centralized registry, or a network of provincial and territorial registries accessible through a single portal.

Harneys wins three Deal of the Year Awards from China Business Law Journal

Harneys’ Asia practice is known as one of the most dynamic and fastest growing offshore legal teams in the region.

Bedell Cristin partner recognised by peers and clients at Citywealth’s IFC Awards

The IFC Awards seek to highlight the excellence of advisers and managers in the private wealth sector in major IFCs.

Walkers #1 in Chambers for Most Ranked Offshore Practice Areas

In the British Virgin Islands, Walkers' Insolvency & Dispute Resolution practice maintained its Band 1 rating.

Private Funds Law 2020

Under the Transitional Regulations, Private Funds have until 7 August 2020 to register with CIMA and comply with the Law (the 'Transitional Period').

Mutual Funds Law 2020

The requirements set out in the MFL will be implemented by way of additional regulations and guidance, which are expected imminently.

Shanda: Minority Discounts in S.238 Fair Value Proceedings

The Board upheld the CICA's ruling that, when determining the 'fair rate of interest' to be paid to dissenting shareholders, the Court should not use the principles applied when determining interest on an award of damages.

Sempacher Foundation V Lark Services INC. ET AL

Sempacher delivered its bearer shares to the Registered Agent stating that they were to be converted into registered shares.

Bahamas rejects Ontario Securities Commission bid to enforce $20m penalty

The Canadian regulator decided to impose the fine after a hearing panel concluded he acted in an "appalling" fashion and breached his duty to investors in a 2009 deal to buy management rights for a group of investment funds.

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