02/19/2019
Global rankings for Bermuda lawyers and firms
Interviews are conducted, the company said, with people active in the market, mainly clients and other lawyers with whom the ranked lawyers work. Chambers also assesses recent work done.
Legal
02/18/2019
Appleby Bermuda insurance team top ranked by Chambers
Appleby’s Insurance, Dispute Resolution and Corporate practices all recognised by Chambers Global 2019.
02/18/2019
Millions at stake in wrangle over Malta firm
Russian shareholder accused of €13m credit fraud
02/18/2019
Ways available for domestic enterprises to list in HK
The key that distinguishes a small red chip from a big red chip is whether the proposed listing entity is a Chinese-entity-invested holding enterprise.
02/15/2019
More changes to Jersey’s Family Friendly Laws proposed
Whilst Jersey is adopting a different and what it hopes will be a more straightforward system of combined leave, it is likely to take time for new parents to get used to the system and in the short-term take up will probably be low.
02/15/2019
Praise for Carey Olsen's Caribbean offices
Fourteen lawyers from Carey Olsen's offices in the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Bermuda have been recognised in the 2019 edition of Chambers Global, one of the most respected global legal directories which ranks law firms and their
02/15/2019
Ogier announces diamond sponsorship of Guernsey Funds Forum 2019
When GPs are being asked increasingly to cover a greater share of launch costs, Guernsey can offer a good value, high quality, pragmatic service.
02/14/2019
Flamboyant 'Prince of Green Juice' arrested for alleged tax evasion
The 29-year-old Misaki earned his moniker by changing public perceptions of aojiru green-leafed vegetable juice, which he began marketing in 2014, from a bitter-tasting health regimen for the elderly into a trendy drink for young women.
02/14/2019
Switzerland: New Laws on Financial Services
The FinSA contains cross-sector rules for offering financial services and distributing financial instruments.
02/14/2019
David Jin admitted to the Cayman Bar
David joined Appleby after four and half years practicing as a insolvency and dispute resolution lawyer in Sydney, Australia where he had gained experience in a wide range of matters including general and commercial litigation, M&A, corporate & se
02/14/2019
Panama outlaws tax evasion, as new blacklisting looms
Those found guilty of the offence will also be liable for charges of between two and ten times the total sum evaded.
02/13/2019
St Kitts and Nevis Adds Biometrics and Stricter Escrow Account Legislation
The SGF is an important economic pillar for St Kitts and Nevis, as the generated funds aim to support development in education, infrastructure, social wellbeing or indigenous entrepreneurship etc.
02/13/2019
Private Companies in Jersey
It is recommended that a client seeks legal advice on any proposed transaction prior to taking steps to implement it.
02/13/2019
The Regulation of Crypto-Currencies - Appleby
The Cayman Islands, Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands are three of the world’s largest offshore jurisdictions.
02/13/2019
Mourant Hong Kong signs sponsorship deal with Fiji Army Rugby Team for 2019 Tens tournament
Mourant has a track record of successful partnerships with HKFC 10s tournament teams
02/13/2019
The Guernsey Quarterly Trust Update
We start by reviewing the Royal Court of Jersey's decision on a case, whereby a blessing application was made by a trustee who wanted to sell the sole asset of a trust in order to satisfy creditors
02/12/2019
Legal frontiers in the Caymans
The first in our new legal frontiers series explores the considerable opportunities available to companies that utilise offshore structures in the Cayman Islands.
02/12/2019
Restructuring & Insolvency: Cayman Islands
All companies that are formed and registered under the Companies Law and the Limited Liability Companies Law, or that existed under Cayman Islands law prior to the original enactment of the Companies Law, may be susceptible to customary insolvency proceed
02/12/2019
Update on Bermuda private trust companies
The conditions that Bermuda's privately funded charities must satisfy to be exempt from the requirement to register as a Bermuda charity
02/12/2019
Investment funds: why choose Guernsey?
Simplicity is also key