12/04/2019
Reflections On The 16th Annual Isle Of Man Step Conference 2019
The main theme from this year’s conference is that it is as important as ever for trustees to be aware of their regulatory obligations
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12/04/2019
Bermuda Introduces Incorporated Segregated Account Companies
Author Bio: Stephanie P. Sanderson is a Partner at BeesMont Law Limited.
12/04/2019
Population Management - the Real Story
So if the Law brings certainty and the new portal allows decisions to be made quickly why has it proved so controversial?
12/04/2019
Kate McCaffrey wins Rising Star Channel Islands Award
Kate is a corporate and banking specialist advising on a wide range of high-value international transaction
12/03/2019
Conference Poll Shows Nearly Half of Attendees Aware of Sexual Harassment in Their Workplace
The audiences were largely HR professionals who would normally be aware of reported incidents and investigations within their organisations.
12/03/2019
Prestigious new offices marks a bold step in Carey Olsen's London expansion
The move coincides with the arrival earlier this year of partners Jasmine Amaria and Richard Brown who head up a total complement of 35 staff.
12/02/2019
Harneys wins five awards at BVI Financial Services Gala
The Gala was held in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the BVI International Business Companies Act.
12/02/2019
Strong demand for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies continues
SPAC offerings are structured as sales of “units” comprising common equity and derivative securities (usually warrants exercisable following a business combination and/or “rights” that convert into shares on a business combination)
12/02/2019
Effectiveness of Anti Bartlett Clauses Confirmed
The claimants, which included Zhang and Ji, brought claims in the Hong Kong High Court against the Director for breach of director's duty and against the Trustees for breach of trust in respect of the losses sustained by the Trust.
12/02/2019
Shortlisted for Offshore Firm of the Year
A nomination like this is testament to how well we operate as one firm across markets and practice areas, something that is pivotal to our success and growth.
12/02/2019
Vneshprombank: A lavish lifestyle is no bar to exception
The Commercial Court Judge allowed Mr Bedzhamov to spend £80,000 per month on living expenses.
12/02/2019
Cyprus Bar Association’s requirement for annual compliance report
From now on, all compliance officers of obliged entities which are regulated by the Cyprus Bar Association have a duty to electronically submit an annual compliance report
12/02/2019
Ferbrache & Farrell in the running for The Legal 500 Offshore Firm of The Year award
Ferbrache and Farrell is one of seven law firms shortlisted for the award, alongside Cains Advocates, Carey Olsen, Collas Crill, Dickinson Gleeson, Mourant and Ogier.
12/02/2019
Guernsey’s new economic substance requirements - application to the insurance industry
This briefing note focuses on the application of Guernsey's economic substance requirements to the insurance industry, taking into account the latest developments in guidance and legislation, and covering: what is in scope; in-scope companies; CIGAs;
11/28/2019
Bermuda Monetary Authority Forms View on Cannabis Related Risk
The Notice outlines the BMA’s favourable view towards such licencing.
11/28/2019
Carey Olsen shortlisted for Offshore Firm of the Year at Legal 500 UK Awards 2020
The 2020 awards, which take place on Thursday 27 February in London
11/28/2019
The double-edged sword of beneficiary consultation
Carey Olsen partner Bernadette Carey and counsel Chris Duncan considered how recent decisions of the Cayman Islands courts offer some helpful guidance in this regard.
11/28/2019
Appleby Advised T&D Holdings on USD 1.8 Billion Joint Acquisition with Carlyle Group of AIG's Fortitude Re
Appleby advised T&D Holdings on all Bermuda law issues relating to the purchase of a 25% stake in Fortitude Re.
11/28/2019
Jersey economic substance requirements - the company perspective
The Crown Dependencies issued joint Guidance Notes on aspects of the substance requirements on 26 April 2019 and were updated on 22 November 2019.
11/26/2019
Updated economic substance requirements for Jersey fund managers
It is common for fund managers to outsource activities to other entities