Managers of Wealth Offshore

Mental health and estate planning

As the ageing population grows, there comes the inherent risk that more individuals could lose their mental capacity.

Corbett Le Quesne shortlisted for top Family Law award

I also want to say congratulations to our Office Manager Lizzie Keogh

Double recognition for Ogier lawyers in 2024 NextGen Leaders List

Congratulations to Chris and Diana.

Focus on: the Security Interests (Jersey) Law 2012

The 2012 Law also deals with non-security assignments of “receivables” as defined, but these are outside the scope of this note.

Carey Olsen advises FitzWalter Capital on launch of ~US$1.4 billion fund

The firm provides capital and capability, supporting management teams

Two Ogier rising stars recognised as 2024 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders

The annual list by eprivateclient recognises, introduces, and promotes outstanding professionals and talent based in the UK and UK Crown Dependencies.

Record compensation in unfair dismissal claim against X (formerly Twitter) in Ireland

The AO in his decision referenced various legal authorities to determine that a valid resignation is defined by the use of clear and unambiguous words

Legal Business offshore report: On sure footing – offshore leaders see reasons for optimism

However, with a new Labour government and the anticipation of their policies, we’ve seen renewed interest in the high-end property markets in both Guernsey and Jersey.

Cayman Islands beneficial ownership – Steps guide

In this case, the entity is not required to report its registrable beneficial owners and there is no need to continue with further steps in this guide.

Walkers strengthens Dubai office with partner relocation

Murray brings a wealth of experience from his 10 years practicing in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) following several years at a leading civil fraud litigation firm in London.

EU orders Apple to pay €13 billion in back taxes

EU's top court also orders Google to pay €2.4 billion

Carey Olsen advises Sarasin Bread Street on inaugural multi vintage private equity fund

The fund comprised two separate closed-ended registered collective investment schemes

Appleby Platinum sponsor of the Fund Finance Association 2024 Global Leadership Summit

Partners Simon Raftopoulos from Cayman, Jeremy Berchem from Guernsey and James Gaudin from Jersey will be attending and look forward to meeting up with colleagues from across the fund finance industry.

Mourant acts as Cayman legal adviser on significant fintech merger

The Mourant team worked alongside Greenberg Traurig LLP as US legal counsel to INFINT on the transaction.

Harneys advises GigCapital on US$200 million NASDAQ listing

The shares commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "GIGGU" on 30 August 2024.

Taking Security Over Shares in a Cayman Islands Exempted Company

Cayman does not have a statutory security regime and as a result the grant, perfection and enforcement of security over shares are largely based on English common law principles applicable in Cayman.

Less Appeals? Cayman Islands Court of Appeal clarifies the test for leave to appeal to the Privy Council

There was no disagreement that the value of the dispute was over the £300 threshold.

Guernsey: the choice for venture capital funds

The investments and investors in the regulated Guernsey funds are subsequently tipped into the corresponding onshore products at the relevant time and the Guernsey vehicles are dissolved.

No Looking Back: Investor Held to Buyout at Current Value of Shares

In many such cases, the controllers’ misconduct will be sufficiently egregious to warrant the most draconian response, i.e. an order that the company be put into liquidation.

First-time buyer schemes in Jersey

The impact of economic changes over the course of the past few years have impacted the local property market rendering it inaccessible for many first-time buyers.