Managers of Wealth Offshore

Law Firms Can't Be Tax Havens, Israeli Judge Rules

The Israel Tax Authority is demanding the disclosure of clients who have set up companies in tax shelters.

Cinar Founder Ronald Weinberg, Two Others Found Guilty On Fraud Charges

Seemingly endless case involving dozens of players, mysterious Bahamas bank accounts

First Bermuda case to extend trust perpetuity period under new section 4 Perpetuities and Accumulations Act by Ashley Fife, Appleby (Bermuda)

The trust’s settlor was the only current beneficiary and the settlor's children (who were contingent beneficiaries only) were supportive of the application. Kawaley CJ considered that, had the interests of other beneficiaries been actual, rath

Memorandum of Understanding between PRA and Jersey Financial Services Commission

The purpose of the MoU is to establish a formal basis for co-operation, to facilitate timely and effective supervision and resolution, to identify risks to the financial system and to address emergency/crisis situations, especially in instances which invo

Bermuda Public Companies Update - May 2016

We are pleased to present the latest edition of our Bermuda Public Companies Update which features a summary of significant transactions involving Bermuda public companies listed on the NYSE and Nasdaq for the period of Q4 2015 through Q1 2016.

Vancouver Billionaire At Centre of Panama Papers Scandal

Controversial Vancouver billionaire David Ting Kwok Ho is the latest casualty of the Panama Papers scandal after details emerged that law firm Mossack Fonseca set up an offshore company for him while he was facing serious criminal charges.

Greater Transparency Raises Privacy and Advice Red Flags

The aftermath of many data leaks of greater tax compliance around the world also threatens the privacy and confidentiality of the majority of individuals who legitimately use offshore structures

Appleby acted for Ever Smart on its HKEx Listing

Ever Smart provides footwear design and development, production management and logistics management services.

Appleby Awards 2016 Student Scholarships

Aspiring legal students Aliana Dodds and Oneka Thompson are the recipients of the 2016 Appleby Legal Scholarship Programme.

Britain is the most corrupt country in the world, claims mafia expert

'It’s not the bureaucracy, it’s not the police, it’s not the politics but what is corrupt is the financial capital'

Appleby acted for Yadea & Tem on their HKEx Listings

The firm served as Cayman counsel to Yadea Group in its approximately HK$1.49 billion listing on the Main Board of the HKEx

Isle of Man Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year

The department was also named Isle of Man Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year in the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2015 which were announced in October last year.

Liberia, America’s outpost of financial secrecy

They can also issue “bearer shares”, a legal instrument banned in most countries because of the ease with which they can be used for tax evasion and money laundering.

Mourant Ozannes sponsors elite rugby team in Olympic warm-up tournament

It has been 92 years since rugby last featured in the Olympics, so 2016 marks a true milestone in the history of the sport.

Being Named in the Panama Papers Does not Mean You Broke the Law

The line between the legal and illegal establishment of offshore companies can be blurry, but it doesn’t mean it’s always wrong.

FG to Repatriate Stolen £300 Million From Jersey

Cayman legislative changes demonstrate island’s ongoing commitment to global transparency

The spotlight of the international community is shining more brightly than ever on International Financial Centres and those who use them in an effort to reduce aggressive tax avoidance, tax evasion and other practices which are perceived to be practiced

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