Managers of Wealth Offshore

An overview of the types and uses of Jersey law trusts

A trust is a legal arrangement which distinguishes between the legal ownership and the beneficial ownership of property.

Prospective lawyers invited to apply for local student and trainee schemes

The two-year, full-time Trainee Solicitor scheme involves rotations around legal practice areas, working with partners and fee-earners on legal matters on the path to formal legal qualification

Without a trace: Jersey’s courts, missing investors and bona vacantia

There is an expanding bank of decisions in Jersey where assets have been passed to HMRG.

Corey Byrne named Next Gen of the Year at the 2024 RISA Cayman Awards

Corey regularly contributes to leading legal journals and publications on a broad range of topics

Rules Holdings (BVI) VASP license approved!

This approval is a testament to the team’s ability to execute on that vison.

Offshore investment funds: A festive look at a changing landscape

Alternative investments have been a growing trend in the offshore investment sector for several years now, and 2024 has only reinforced this.

Appleby Advises on Wafra Inc. in Its Acquisition of Aquila Air Capital

The Appleby corporate team was led by Cayman Partner Simon Raftopoulos and Senior Associate Alexandra Low.

Walkers’ Channel Islands Banking and Finance team sees record growth in 2024

The team now comprises 3 partners in Guernsey, 4 partners in Jersey and 21 lawyers overall, making it one of the largest standalone Banking and Finance legal teams in the Channel Islands.

Afiniti Ltd wound up in the Supreme Court

“We have an insolvent company and an asset-less company.”

Pro-Caymanian motions pass but 2% tax rejected

All of the motions were accepted by the government for consideration

Carey Olsen and Alter Domus advise Gyrus Capital on €600 million continuation fund

Since Gyrus acquired Essential Pharma in 2019, the company has grown into a global, high growth specialty pharma group with significant development opportunities.

Cayman Islands foundation companies: The leading vehicle for wrapping a DAO

In the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain-based projects, the legal structuring of decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) have become a critical consideration.

Carey Olsen confirmed as the leading legal adviser to Guernsey funds industry

We are delighted that Carey Olsen continues to be the leading legal adviser to Guernsey's investment funds sector

Maples Group Advises UBS on Launch of LGT Global Private Credit Fund

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek to provide investors with long-term capital appreciation through indirectly investing in a globally diversified portfolio of credit investments.

Appleby Isle of Man retains top rankings for Fintech work

The Isle of Man team, is recognised for its significant caseload of cross-border payments law and regulatory work for the eGaming sector as well as its advice to crypto exchanges, digital banks and other online payments platforms.

Walkers Tops Rankings in 2025 Chambers Asia Pacific & Legal 500 Greater China Offshore Guides

This achievement highlights our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients.

In the representation of Summit Services: Court sides with trustee's decision in family trust dispute

It is hoped that the Privy Council will resolve the uncertainty created by the divergent views of the Jersey and Bermuda Courts following Re Piedmont and Re X Trusts.

Channel Islands contract law

The good faith blade may thus cut in relational contracts (unless excluded by the parties) but is not as sharp as it might appear.

Bermuda: Americas Restructuring Review 2025

The article also reviews the role of the Bermuda court in cross-border insolvencies and the creditor-friendly nature of the insolvency regime in Bermuda.

Insurance team shines in Captive International Cayman Awards

Readers of Captive International cast hundreds of votes over the last few months for individuals and firms who have made impactful contributions to the captive insurance industry across the Cayman Islands.