Managers of Wealth Offshore

Appleby reports on winding up orders

Cayman breaks trend with increase in filings, with numbers steady or falling in other jurisdictions, Appleby reports

Reflections on AIJA - INSOL Europe Joint Insolvency Conference

Claire reflects on her time at the conference

FBI acknowledges Cayman’s cooperation

UK law enforcement has access to company beneficial ownership information in support of investigations.

Transformation of the way in which investment managers and advisors are regulated in the Cayman Islands

This alert focuses on those registered persons that are structured as companies.

Appleby Acted as Counsel to Ed Broking in the Formation and Licensing of their Bermuda Operation

Appleby advised in relation to the formation and licensing of Ed Broking (Bermuda) Limited., a Bermuda exempted company registered as an insurance broker.

Ogier Global acts on purchase of Crewe Toll

Ogier Global have recent experience with a number of major real estate transactions for Korean investors and have developed a comprehensive understanding of Korean structuring requirements.

Walkers Acts for Royal Road Minerals

The company is unique in its approach as first-movers in post-conflict and transitioning environments.

Jersey Island gives conditions for return of N82bn Abacha loot

The money was kept in accounts held by Doraville Properties Corporation

Successful appeal against the Jersey regulator’s decision to revoke an investment licence

The decision to quash the JFSC’s decision was based upon a number of grounds, although various others advanced in the appeal by SWM were rejected.

Appleby Advise Palatine Private Equity on its Investment in SMP Partners

The team worked closely with Gateley PLC, who acted as lead counsel to Palatine.

Offshore Company Petition Filings and Court Orders - Current Trends 2019 and Review of 2018

The early signs are that 2019 is going to continue this easing of offshore petition filings, despite widespread anticipation of a global slowdown during the period.

Guernsey HSBC leader in top 50 ranking

On relocation to Guernsey in March, Carrie become a member of the diversity and inclusion committee for HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

Cayman Islands Amends Securities Investment Business Law

The Cayman Islands Government has passed the Securities Investment Business (Amendment) Law, 2019.

Privy Council Upholds Decision of The Supreme Court of Mauritius

As a result of the determination of the Industrial Court, the Respondent’s claim for unjustified termination of employment was denied.

Primeo v HSBC: Cayman Court of Appeal considers service provider claims

Update prepared by Peter Hayden (Partner, Cayman Islands), Jonathon Milne (Counsel, Cayman Islands) and Jonathan Moffatt (Senior Associate, Cayman Islands)

Bedell Cristin wins Best Digital Marketing campaign

“It’s wonderful to be recognised for the quality and creativity of the marketing team’s work.”

High Bar in place to prove Unfair Prejudice

The dispute involved numerous allegations of unfair prejudice in the context of a family-owned and controlled company, with the allegations spanning many years.

Collas Crill advises Channel Islands Property Fund

Tristan commented: "It was a pleasure to work with CIPF once again on their recent acquisition and this again evidences the expertise that Collas Crill have in these high profile deals."

How to Comply With Economic Substance Laws in the BVI and Cayman

This webinar provides background on economic substance legislation

Collas Crill Share Expertise on Fintech

Stephen Adams, managing partner of Collas Crill Singapore provided the BVI chapter, whilst Stephen Nelson, Wayne Atkinson and Dilmun Leach wrote on the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey respectively.

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