09/13/2018
Collas Crill advises on Amsterdam buy
he team at Collas Crill were a great support throughout the transaction
Legal
09/13/2018
Luxembourg simplifies the legal regime applicable to business licenses (autorisations d'établissement)
It is to be noted that any Business License granted by the Ministry of Economy prior to the entry into force of the Revised Law will remain valid for commercial activities and services
09/13/2018
Appleby advises CVC Capital partners on HKD 2 billion investment
Established in 1981, CVC has USD 69 billion of assets under management and a global network of 23 local offices, with 15 across Europe and the Americas and eight in the Asia Pacific region.
09/13/2018
Two of Ogier's rising stars recognised in top 35 list for UK and Crown Dependencies
We are all very pleased at the recognition for James and Alice
09/12/2018
Maples and Calder launches legal service offering in Jersey
“We are excited to announce this addition to our global presence, which affirms our long-term commitment to our clients, providing them with greater choice to complement our existing services.”
09/12/2018
Bermuda Digital Assets Business Act Comes Into Force
The Digital Assets Business Act 2018 became operative with effect from 10 September 2018
09/12/2018
Mourant conference to look at UK decision to impose public beneficial ownership registers
Fairness in society depends on there being a high degree of transparency in the affairs of wealthy people
09/12/2018
Carey Olsen supports Capvis on launch of Capvis V
The fund which exceeded both its €1 billion target and the €0.7 billion raised by Capvis Equity IV LP, is the latest and largest Capvis flagship fund
09/12/2018
Recognising and Assisting Foreign Officeholders in Guernsey and the Cayman Islands
The principle of modified universalism essentially provides that, within the constraints of public policy, courts should co-operate across jurisdictions.
09/12/2018
BVI companies allegedly targeted by Russian oligarch
Court documents outline the corporate raiding allegations and other details of the case
09/12/2018
Applications open for the 2018/19 Appleby Academy
The Appleby Academy is open to all upper sixth form students, regardless of their plans following high school.
09/12/2018
Lumiere boss foolish but evidence unreliable, argues defence
The defence team in the Chris Byrne Lumiere case say evidence is “inherently weak and misleading”
09/11/2018
Bermuda PTCs: Recent developments by Ashley Fife
Recent amendments to Bermuda laws impact to varying degrees on the regulatory, record keeping and filing obligations for private trust companies established or operating in Bermuda (PTCs).
09/11/2018
Marcelo slapped with four-month prison term and €750,000 fine in tax fraud case
The 30-year-old is the latest player to be charged with using offshore accounts to shelter income from image rights, according to the report
09/10/2018
Carey Olsen pair among 'Top 35 Under 35' private client advisers in the UK
A champagne reception to honour the 35 men and 35 women who have been recognised by eprivateclient will be held in London on Thursday 27 September.
09/10/2018
At a Glance Guide to The Cayman Islands Foundation Company
The Cayman team is led by partners Giorgio Subiotto – one of Cayman's most experienced private client and trusts specialists, and Anthony Partridge – one of Cayman's foremost authorities on probate and estate matters
09/10/2018
Wealth planning for Sharia' law
Although the Waqf is similar to the trust, there are many benefits to the more developed trust including established law and regulation of professional trustees.
09/07/2018
Fiduciary arrangements - AML Directive - new requirements - Ogier
Depending on the seriousness of the infraction, sanctions may vary from simple warnings to fines in an amount equivalent to twice the financial advantage gained by the breach (when it can be assessed), or of up to 1,250,000 euros.
09/07/2018
Finally, a judgment against CRA for negligence in audit of business
Court finds tax collector took certain positions for strategic reasons rather than good faith legal reasons. There will be an appeal
09/07/2018
Ogier advises on £13m Manchester student housing deal
The six-storey Princess Street property in Manchester is comprised of studios and one-bedroom apartments and will be managed under Centurion's student accommodation brand, "dwell".