10/03/2019
Guidance For Guernsey On Economic Substance And Mandatory Disclosure
Both documents are likely to be of interest to Guernsey service providers and those utilising Guernsey structures.
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10/03/2019
Collas Crill Explains...Share Buybacks And Redemptions
Jersey is a popular place to establish an asset holding company because the Law is modern, flexible and modelled on English companies legislation.
10/03/2019
Ils Bermuda Convergence 2019
Appleby’s specialist Insurance & Reinsurance team provides advice on the establishment, regulatory compliance and business operations of (re)insurance companies,
10/03/2019
Continuing Requirements of the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands
Before proceeding with the incorporation of a company in Cayman, persons are advised to consult their tax, legal and other professional advisers in their respective jurisdictions.
10/03/2019
Ogier acts for major property developer RED Fund on purchase of Guernsey's L'Erée Bay Hotel
The fund brings together a small group of like-minded investors who either live in the Channel Islands or have very close local links and want to use their collective investment to identify, realise and maximise development opportunities.
10/03/2019
English Court grants an asset preservation order over Bitcoin - further guidance for the Cayman Islands
Mr Robertson thought he was transferring 100 Bitcoin to a company in which he wished to invest.
10/03/2019
49 Ogier team members recommended in Legal 500 UK 2020
There has been significant upward movement in Guernsey, with Corporate M&A promoted to tier one, joining Investment Funds, Dispute Resolution and new category Capital Markets in the top spot.
10/03/2019
Extraterritorial powers of UK Liquidators brought in line with those of Cayman Liquidators
The decision indicates that the UK position will now replicate that already existing in the Cayman Islands under section 107.
10/03/2019
ESMA issues opinion on national product intervention measures issued by Cyprus
The last of these measures expired on 31 July 2019. CySEC notified ESMA of the proposed national measures one month after ESMA’s measures expired and they are expected to take effect from 2 October 2019.
10/03/2019
Cayman – Now Possible to Inspect a List of Company Director Names and Limited Liability Company Manager Names
For the avoidance of doubt, the list, which is maintained by the General Registry
10/03/2019
Liquidators Granted Sanction to Settle Creditor Claim Despite Competing Existing Proprietary Claim
The question for the Court was whether it had the power to sanction the JOLs entering into the proposed settlement agreement and if so, whether it would be, in the circumstances of notice of AHAB’s proprietary claim, a proper exercise of the power t
10/03/2019
Prosecution to Call Bank of Ireland Members in OneCoin Money Laundering Case
Recently, staff members from Bank of Ireland were asked by the court to give testimony against Mark Scott, one of the most prominent figures who allegedly masterminded the fraudulent scheme.
10/02/2019
Walkers ranked top tier by Legal 500 - London, Jersey & Guernsey
The updated rankings from the independent legal directory have seen Jack Boldarin and John O'Driscoll from London named as Leading Individuals
10/02/2019
Top tier rankings for Carey Olsen in latest IFLR1000 rankings
More than 30 lawyers from across the Carey Olsen group have been recognised in the 2020 edition of IFLR1000.
10/02/2019
Tax Office Commissioner wins access to secret tax documents
At the club, Mr Jordan gave the example of "this Hua Wang Bank case" as among those tackled by the project.
10/01/2019
Weavering in the Cayman Islands
The judgment is a cautionary tale to custodians and nominees who receive redemption moneys in that capacity and pay them out to their underlying clients without the necessary indemnities in place.
10/01/2019
Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Awards In Bermuda
Chief Justice underlines the jurisdiction’s pro-enforcement stance in notable recent judgment
10/01/2019
Corbett Le Quesne achieves Tier 1 in Legal 500
The Legal 500 is an annual independent directory of worldwide law firms.
10/01/2019
Mourant Tri Team wins Super League Corporate Enduro
The Corporate Team Enduro race takes place on the first day of the two-day event in the Elizabeth Marina and Quayside area in Jersey
10/01/2019
Five Lawyers from Appleby's BVI Office Commended in 2019 IFLR 1000 Guide
Senior Associates Shana Simmonds and Rebecca Jack, were both rated as ‘Rising Stars’.