Managers of Wealth Offshore

Carey Olsen and Carey Group advise on LSE listing

Carey Group in Guernsey has been appointed as administrator and company secretary to MPLF. Stifel is the company's broker.

Carey Olsen advises Brazil's 99 in US$1 billion ride-sharing app sale

The Carey Olsen team advising 99 on the Cayman aspects of the acquisition was led by partner Alistair Russell, who was assisted by associate Robert Coombes.

Dissenting Shareholders, Freezing Injunctions, and Provision for Payment: A new judgment of the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal

Having been declined this relief by the Grand Court, the Dissenters took their case on to the Court of Appeal of the Cayman Islands.

Latest Chambers ranks CI law firms

The 2018 edition ranks law firms based on technical expertise and client service.

HM Treasury Advisory Notice: Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing controls in higher risk jurisdictions

Requirement to apply Enhanced Due Diligence for higher risk jurisdictions

Who is John Smith? - Jordans

Due to the regulations now in force, simplified client due diligence is no longer applicable in most circumstances.

Jersey: Revised JFSC Codes of Practice issued - Appleby

There are some important changes which could have an impact on all regulated financial services businesses, banking businesses and insurance businesses in Jersey

Generation games and avoiding family disputes - Ogier

The use of private trust companies is also becoming more common as a method of retaining family control through the generations, with inventive use of voting rights and committees.

Getting tough on money laundering

It is they, not their detractors, who have contributed to Malta’s image as an Eldorado for money launderers that the country is now constrained to fight.

Mourant Ozannes at the forefront of aviation and ship financing in Asia

Mourant Ozannes provided BVI law advice in connection the loan and lease financing of four second-hand long range product tankers.

Re King Bun Limited: Re-affirming When the Case Should be tried in the BVI

The operation of the underlying business and the assets are in Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”).

Appleby advises Butterfield in connection with its acquisition of Deutsche Bank's Global Trust Solutions business

It also provides us with a physical presence in Asia, which we view as a growth market for Butterfield.

New office for Ogier as firm celebrates ten years in Tokyo

Ogier Global provides trustee services to Cayman Islands unit trust structures, being the vehicle of choice for Japanese investors.

Bermuda’s New Privacy Legislation: Are You Prepared? by Kathleen Moniz Ben Adamson Donna M. Pilgrim

PIPA applies to any individual, entity or public authority that uses personal information in Bermuda.

Collas Crill Acts In £62 Million Agreement

Berwin Leighton Paisner acted as lead counsel in the UK.

Disability introduced as a protected characteristic under Jersey Discrimination Law: what you need to know

The Regulations will give individuals the right to take a complaint to the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal

Ogier advises on US$72 million sale of silver mine for long-standing client

Closing of the sale is subject to a number of conditions, including receipt of Russian regulatory approval and is expected to occur during the first quarter of 2018.

BVI Dispute Resolution lawyer achieves top ranking in 2018 Chambers Global

Chambers and Partners has been ranking the best lawyers since 1990, and now cover 185 jurisdictions.

CRS Update From The Bahamas: 2018 Deadlines & Other Matters - Higgs Johnson

Financial Institutions should complete the review of Pre-Existing High-Value Accounts by December 31 2017, and must complete their initial registration for CRS by June 30 2018.

Higgs & Johnson celebrates 70 years

After 70 years, Higgs & Johnson is very much a part of the fabric of The Bahamas,” said Managing Partner Oscar N. Johnson.

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