Managers of Wealth Offshore

3 common legal structures for expatriate employees

The EWE structure can pose a corporate income tax risk, so careful planning is recommended.

Capital Call Facilities - All Change? - Collas Crill

Whilst as a matter of Jersey law, security over contractual rights is perfected by way of registration of such security on the Jersey Security Interests Register

Offshore relocations - moving your family to the Channel Islands

Those arguments still hold true, but more and more the things that are swaying people towards Jersey and Guernsey are about the high quality of lifestyle, healthcare and education, strong and reliable travel links, a thriving entrepreneurial culture and t

Cutting through complexity – how the role of private wealth advisers has changed

The nature of clients and their wealth has also seen a change from the ‘old money’ that has been in families for generations to newer wealth generated by entrepreneurs and investment professionals.

Ogier Luxembourg proves its green credentials with prestigious SuperDrecksKëscht certification

SuperDrecksKëscht is a partnership initiative led by the Luxembourg government and industry bodies to encourage sustainable operations and reducing waste, in line with EU strategies.

Listing High Yield Bonds on The International Stock Exchange

The pragmatic approach of TISEA has led to increased interest in a listing on TISE by both new issuers and issuers seeking migrations of existing high yield bonds already listed on EU exchanges.

Enhanced AML supervisory powers given to CIMA under money laundering legislation

Both of these changes demonstrate the Cayman Islands Government’s commitment to having an anti-money laundering regime that continuously seeks to employ best practice and ensure effective supervision of the financial services industry in the Cayman

Using Jersey Structures for UK Real Estate Acquisitions

These concerns were addressed by the UK and tax elections have been made available to certain types of non-UK resident structures including many of the typical Jersey real estate holding vehicles.

Ogier in Cayman advises on successful jurisdiction challenge in the English Commercial Court over US$200 million claim

The team, led by partner and Global Head of Dispute Resolution Rachael Reynolds, advised on related Cayman-law aspects of the dispute.

The Point of Return – Royal Court decision highlights remediation is key to addressing enforcement action

The key area where the Court disagreed with the JFSC concerned remediation implemented by SWM.

Fairfield Sentry: Privy Council Confirms that New York Courts can Apply BVI Insolvency Law to Void Preference Payments

The Privy Council is also the highest court of appeal in the Cayman Islands

The Growing Popularity of Private Trust Companies (PTC) in Guernsey

Despite their wealth structuring benefits, PTCs can be more challenging to set-up than a simple discretionary trust structure.

Ex-BHS owner Dominic Chappell faces court over tax evasion charges

The businessman is alleged to have bought two yachts to launder money.

BVI Scales Back Stand-Alone Injunctions

Further, in Osetinskaya v. Usilett Properties Inc BVIHC (Com) 2013/0037, the court ruled that shares in a BVI company are assets for the purpose of a Black Swan freezing order.

Appleby Contributes Cayman Islands Real Estate Chapter to Law and Practice Guide 2019

Our Cayman Islands team have contributed the Cayman Islands chapter to the Law and Practice Real Estate guide 2019.

Third party applications invoking the Court's general powers over trusts and beneficiary anonymity.

The facts were unusual but the principles set out are of helpful general application.

HMRC defeated as Jersey companies deemed not UK-resident

Under this scheme, the SPVs holding the assets would grant call options to the Jersey companies at a significantly over-valued price.

Walkers prevails in Bermuda ‘local control’ appeal

While Cayman-headquartered Walkers Global did not have any legal control or interest in the shares of Walkers Bermuda, which were Bermudian-owned, the relationship between the two entities was going to be governed by a loan agreement, as well as a licensi

A decade of building on strong foundations: the tenth anniversary of the Foundations (Jersey) Law

This year marks the tenth anniversary since the enactment of the Foundations (Jersey) Law 2009

Walkers wins legal battle at Privy Council

The Privy Council decision, delivered yesterday, said that the Supreme Court ruling by then Chief Justice Ian Kawaley had been correct and that the Bar Council should have granted WBL recognition.

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