02/08/2019
Number of debt judgments in Jersey falls but value rises
During 2018, the average value of judgments increased 41% to £5,370. The total value of all judgments rose 22% from £6.6 million to £8 million.
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02/08/2019
Asset protection trusts – why the recent interest? - Ogier
To this end a trust is a tripartite relationship between trustee, property and beneficiary
02/07/2019
Cayman to introduce changes to its trust law this year
Last year, government passed a bill that provided the industry with greater certainty and clarity with regard to wills in cases where a testator dies outside of the Cayman Islands.
02/07/2019
In the Courts: Fund Disputes
First published as part of In the Courts 2018.
02/06/2019
BVI High Court Appoints "Light Touch" RPLS in a First for the Jurisdiction
As the RPL procedure is usually one of debtor-in-possession, the directors will ordinarily remain in day to day control of the company, subject to the supervision and input of the RPLs.
02/06/2019
Grand Court: Cayman fund directors did not scheme to violate sanctions
The case stems from former Libya dictator Muammar Gaddafi being overthrown and killed by Western-backed rebels in that country in 2011.
02/06/2019
Govt to hunt tax evading Pakistanis in Russia, Turkey
One of the important decisions was to immediately establish contacts with Russian and Turkish tax authorities to get information about Pakistanis who have assets in these two foreign jurisdictions.
02/06/2019
Under new agreement, Indonesia can track ill-gotten wealth in Switzerland
Under the MLA, it opens up the possibility [for Indonesia] to seek help in tracking wealth, determining the amount and repatriating it to Indonesia.
02/05/2019
Review of 2018 Offshore Fund Disputes
Appleby’s review of offshore court cases across all subject areas can be found in our annual publication ‘In The Courts’.
02/04/2019
MJ Hudson advises on solar energy fund
NP III will invest a minimum of 75% of commitments in solar plants located in OECD and OECD key partner countries, with the option of investing up to 25% of commitments in non-OECD/non-OECD key partner countries.
02/04/2019
Brexit: EU Citizen Living in Jersey?
The Jersey Immigration Rules are scheduled to be amended in January 2019
02/04/2019
Offshore tax cheat sentenced after HMRC investigation
During a civil tax inquiry by HM Revenue and Customs, Williams failed to disclose the account.
02/04/2019
Guernsey funds lawyer rated top three ‘global elite thought leader’
Who's Who Legal identifies the foremost legal practitioners in business law
02/04/2019
Deutsche Bank deflects EU lawmakers’ questions in money laundering probe
Little detail given on alleged links to Danske Bank scandal.
02/01/2019
In the Courts in 2018: an Appleby review of offshore court decisions
Article first published by Appleby in January 2019.
02/01/2019
A constructive outlook for Guernsey commercial property in 2019
It also hasn’t been an easy ride for developers who are still unsure about breaking ground just yet.
02/01/2019
Who's Who Legal recognition for eight Carey Olsen funds lawyers
Nominees are selected based on independent survey work with general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide.
02/01/2019
Recognition for Mourant in Asia
Awards announced by the prestigious China Business Law Journal, set the scene for further ambitious growth.
01/31/2019
Who's Who Legal Awards
Firm of the Year 2018: Hogan Lovells
01/31/2019
Collas Crill wins Citywealth IFC Law Firm of the Year
Collas Crill was recognised for its outstanding achievements across eight key areas