Managers of Wealth Offshore

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Private Client 2018

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with a comprehensive worldwide legal analysis of the laws and regulations of private client work.

Ogier's Guernsey team advise on £55m fund launch

The fund, which is managed by Merchant Capital Manager Limited, an affiliate of Continental Investment Partners SA, is targeting mainly companies listed on western stock exchanges in the oil and gas, healthcare, pharmaceutical and real estate industries.

Cyprus company sues ex-Trump campaign manager Manafort for fraud

Manafort and Gates are already under criminal indictment by Special Counsel Robert Mueller

Conyers Launches Innovative Funds eTool

By answering a few short questions, users will be provided with a suggested fund option in minutes.

Carey Olsen advises on Tufton IPO

Carey Olsen's team included partner Ben Morgan and senior associate John Scanlan who advised Tufton Oceanic Limited on the Guernsey legal aspects of the IPO.

Carey Olsen advises on Tufton IPO

he team worked with Trowers & Hamlins LLP who were the UK counsel acting for Pacific Industrial.

Financial adviser one of four accused in US$2.5m Bermuda gov’t fraud

Financial adviser Charity, 52, and friend, Ismail, 42, both of Leicester, are also accused of taking part in the fraud.

Ogier shortlisted for High Yield Deal of the Year at IFLR Asia Awards 2018

The transaction was reported as the largest debut issuance of a high yield bond by a PRC company since January 2013.

Isle of Man denies financial crime case failings

According to The Print, Officials responded to the decision, saying the investigation hit a dead end

ABN Wants Charge Over London Flat To Fulfill $13.7M Claim

ABN’s application for a charge over the property owned by Palmetto Investments Ltd. will be heard by a court official on Feb. 13

Burford Applauds ‘Landmark’ Decision by Cayman Islands to Advance Litigation Finance

The Caymans, which have heretofore only recognized Litigation Finance in regard to estate liquidation cases

Appleby defeat will mark ‘open season’ on offshore tax planning

The flood gates will open for so-called ‘hacktivists’ to attack the offshore industry if the law firm at the heart of the Paradise Papers loses its legal case against two UK publications, according to a leading lawyer.

Apex acquires Warburg’s asset management and servicing business in Luxembourg

Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.

Guernsey reports nearly 100 foundations in five years

Foundations registered in Guernsey are nearing 100 in the five years since the island’s Foundations Law came into effect.

Carey Olsen the leading agent for TISE listings

The company was also listing agent for 65% of the high-yield bonds listed on TISE last year, reflecting its position as the market leader in this area.

Princeton’s offshore accounts are legal

According to The Guardian, The New York Times, and other media, the University is cheating the government by investing in offshore corporations that do not pay an income tax

Residents of Jersey, IoM being targeted by ‘fraudsters’

Genuine bank communications “will use your actual name, not ‘Sir’, ‘Madam’ or ‘Customer’

How Many Trusts And Estates Lawyers Can Increase Their Incomes By $1 Million Or More In 2018

Not surprisingly, the key is generating new profitable business.

Changes to Jersey law to look out for in 2018

Jersey succession law does not make any provision for a common law spouse or for dependent parents, which, with Jersey's aging population and the popularity of families living in two generation homes, is more prevalent now than ever.

The Guernsey ICC and longevity risk transfer

Article originally prepared for IFC Review's Guernsey 2018 report.