12/18/2017
Reform of wills in England and Wales increases pressure in Jersey, says Ogier counsel
Jersey law on wills of immovable estate in particular dates back more than 150 years
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12/15/2017
Mourant Ozannes advises on takeover
We are proud to have advised LabTech and worked alongside onshore counsel Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP".
12/15/2017
Gibraltar: Distributed Ledger Technology Regulatory Framework (DLT framework)
Firms seeking to apply are encouraged to speak to one of the local advisors as soon as possible.
12/15/2017
Carey Olsen and JTC advise on Jersey ICO
Against a very tight timetable, the Jersey regulator adopted a sensible and risk-based approach
12/14/2017
Private investments in Cyprus – a bright future
This has restored Cyprus's reputation among private investors as an investment hub that offers a vast array of opportunities.
12/14/2017
Ogier Jersey and BVI teams advise on £95.5 million Bristol real estate deal
The investors are advised by Knight Frank Investment Management, and Ogier worked with lead counsel Ashurst.
12/14/2017
Primeo v HSBC: Grand Court dismisses US$2 billion claim by Madoff feeder fund
The claim was brought by the liquidators of Primeo
12/12/2017
Tax firm negligent for not warning about risks of avoidance scheme
Barker argued that a reasonably careful firm, with the expertise it claimed to have, should have warned him of the risks associated with the scheme and the chance that his family members would be excluded from the benefits.
12/12/2017
Appleby advises on 20 HKEX listings during 2017
The team will continue to meet the challenges brought by the ever changing needs of our clients and guide them through the heightened listing and regulatory requirements.”
12/11/2017
Trademark Talk │ Cayman Calling
The zone enables entities to have an offshore presence, provides fast-tracked work permit applications for relocating employees and provides a zero direct taxes incentive.
12/08/2017
Carey Olsen advises Inflexion on investment
Their advice included structuring and establishing the acquisition entities and assisting with the negotiation and implementation of the deal documentation.
12/07/2017
New recognition for Appleby lawyers in latest Legal 500 rankings
The results show that Appleby continues to hold their top tier rankings in many sectors, including the newly introduced banking, finance and capital markets sector.
12/07/2017
Voisin Law advises in CLO refinancing
The notes, which are rated by Moody’s Investors Service, are collateralised primarily by a portfolio of senior secured syndicated corporate loans.
12/06/2017
Blue Water Energy raises US$1.1 billion with second Guernsey fund
The firm's inaugural fund, Blue Water Energy Fund I, which is also Guernsey-domiciled, closed in May 2013 with US$862 million of commitments.
12/06/2017
Belgian Authorities Raid Bank Linked To Offshore Companies Found In Panama Papers
Belgian police raided the offices of state bank Belfius as part of a probe into possible tax avoidance by companies exposed in the Panama Papers
12/06/2017
Anti-anti-suit injunctions in Guernsey
The anti-suit injunction was pursued on an inter partes basis.
12/06/2017
Ogier Global Managing Partner named as one of the UK's 50 most influential private client practitioners
Edward's practice encompasses trusts, fraud and asset tracing, and financial services regulation and disputes, among other areas.
12/04/2017
Bermuda Public Companies Update – November 2017
The second quarter of 2017 saw a total of 48 IPOS on the NYSE and Nasdaq
12/04/2017
Strong showing for Ogier in the BVI in Legal 500 Caribbean Guide
The expertise of head of finance Ray Wearmouth and head of corporate Michael Killourhy has been highlighted with a number of key deals listed.
12/04/2017
STM appeal date set for 22 January, and will now be public
STM is understood to be seeking an alternative method of resolving the matter.