Managers of Wealth Offshore

Appleby Jersey Acts in Groundbreaking Trust Litigation Decision

An invalid exercise of a beneficial power: an invalid revocation

Jersey, Guernsey and IOM sign customs arrangement with UK

The two essential elements of establishing a customs union are that the parties agree not to impose import tariffs for goods passing between themselves, and to impose a common external tariff on goods from places outside the customs union.

Conyers collects offshore firm of year award

I am delighted that the strength of our global team and the high quality of our client service offering has been recognised with this award

Guernsey courts endorsed for “big ticket” disputes

Mr Kosky praised the Guernsey courts for a “virtually paperless” trial and a judgment made within nine months of the hearing concluded, particularly, he said, when Guernsey had little track record of litigation of such a size.

Guernsey courts endorsed for “big ticket” disputes

Anti-Money Laundering Impact on Funds in the BVI

It deals in broad terms with the requirements of BVI law.

Law amended on validity of wills

Under common law conflict rules, the formal validity of a will of immovables, such as land or real estate, depends on the law of the country where property is located

Gibraltar insurers to lose passporting rights

That said, those companies that do write business in the other 27 EU countries will have to make contingency plans or cease to underwrite this business, the agency warned.

Legal 500 recognition for Carey Olsen's Cayman Islands practice

The office has moved up to tier two for dispute resolution and into tier three for investment funds, which is referenced as a 'growing practice' for Carey Olsen.

Ward Yates advises on loan facility

Ward Yates, led by Partner Elaine Kelly, worked with MTD's onshore counsel, Allen & Overy

Alice Bricogne awarded senior associate of the year at the Future Leaders Awards

Alice has also received praise for her "pragmatic approach" in Chambers UK 2019 and is described in the Citywealth Leaders List as representing "the future of the industry".

Economic Substance Requirements in Bermuda

In keeping with its commitment to tax transparency, the Government of Bermuda is addressing proposals raised by the EU Code of Conduct Group regarding economic substance.

Carey Olsen seminars highlight need to be prepared for increasing frequency of regulatory investigations

With recent research by accountancy group UHY Hacker Young reporting that HMRC had increased its yield from criminal investigations by 31% over the past five years

Jersey funds choosing Carey Olsen, according to new industry research

Carey Olsen now provided legal advice to 670 such funds at the end of June 2018

Cayman’s Data Protection Law in force from September 2019 - Appleby

The DPL will regulate the future processing of all personal data in the Cayman Islands.

Bearer Shares: Development of the BVI Court's power to appoint Receivers

The Court of Appeal found that Ellis J had failed to appreciate the fact that the Act placed no time limit on the power of redemption.

Cayman under pressure from international regulator

The amendments, required by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, will also remove requirements for the authority to get consent from the attorney general before fulfilling international information requests.

UK reaffirms commitments to Jersey in Brexit negotiations

The letter provides confirmation that these objectives have been secured.

Ward Yates advises in Qatari buy

The Ward Yates team was led by Partner Victoria Yates (pictured), with the Linklaters team led by Real Estate and Hospitality Partner Simon Price.

Jersey Finance welcomes CIVs guidance

Central to these provisions for CIVs is the creation of two new elective regimes, a transparency election and an exemption election.