04/08/2016
In the matter of the SPhinX Group of Companies - Appleby
The impact of arbitration clauses on corporate insolvency litigation is still being worked out in the offshore world.
Legal
04/08/2016
Relocation Relocation Jersey
There is a developing trend in global regulation and policy towards businesses needing to be able to demonstrate a real presence in the jurisdictions in which they operate.
04/07/2016
Cayman still hopeful it can avoid central register
The UK is negotiating similar agreements with each of its overseas territories and crown dependencies
04/07/2016
Mossack Fonseca files complaint with AG, founder blames hackers in Europe
The firm's co-founder Ramon Fonseca told Reuters that the firm filed complaints with the Attorney General's office in Panama.
04/07/2016
€250 million renewable energy fund chooses Jersey
NTR plc is a renewable energy investment management group that acquires, constructs and manages assets directly and for third parties.
04/06/2016
With great power ...
A recent decision in the Royal Court of Jersey has given clear guidance on the duties of a person appointing trustees or protectors of a trust.
04/06/2016
Bermuda Partnership Law Enhancements come into Effect - Conyers Dill & Pearman
Following extensive consultation with the public and private sector, the Partnership Law Amendments are a major re-working of Bermuda’s partnership product, further enhancing the overall appeal of Bermuda as a domicile for partnership formation.
04/06/2016
Guernsey firms advise on Europe's largest medtech fund
The Carey Olsen team was led by partner David Crosland and included senior associates Jan Johannsson and Gemma Campbell; the Ipes team was led by Andrew Whittaker and James Nicolle.
04/06/2016
Appleby Partners to speak at RCA's Regulation, Operations and Compliance Bermuda Symposium
Appleby is pleased to announce that Bermuda Partners Kiernan Bell and Tonesan Amissah will be speaking at the Regulatory Compliance Association's (RCA) Regulation, Operations and Compliance Symposium.
04/05/2016
Ogier advises Palamon Capital Partners on sale of Towry to Tilney Bestinvest
Raulin Amy said: “We are delighted once again to help long standing client Palamon with their restructuring and on the successful sale of Towry.”
04/04/2016
British Banks at Heart of Panama Tax-Haven Leaks
HSBC, Coutts, Rothschild and UBS are among the top 10 banks who asked the law firm to set up hundreds of the near 15,600 paper companies to help clients conceal their finances.
04/04/2016
Maltese European Union Citizenship & Residence Programmes Now Available to High-Net-Worth Individuals in the GCC
If you are interested in interview oppurtunites with WDM International or the CEO of AllDetails ME and any additional information, please feel free to contact us.
04/01/2016
Bermuda introduces Director Information Register
Bermuda has introduced amendments to the Companies Act 1981 (Act) in order to maintain compliance with current Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requirements.
04/01/2016
Walkers Unveils New Jersey Trusts Lawyer
Leading international law firm Walkers is pleased to announce that Robert Dobbyn has joined its expanding Jersey trusts practice as a senior associate.
04/01/2016
Appleby Acts for Royal Yacht Hotel in Landmark Refinancing Deal
The deal, financed by Starwood Capital Group, is believed to be the first of its kind in Jersey involving specialist hotel lenders.
03/31/2016
Mergers and Acquisitions Report 2016 | IFLR and Walkers
Many of the provisions of the Companies Law that govern the acquisition of Cayman companies have been included in the LLC Bill.
03/31/2016
Further changes to the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 come into effect April 1st 2016 - Walkers
The driver behind these changes is the BVI Government's commitment to ensuring that the BVI is in compliance with the transparency requirements of the Financial Action Task Force
03/30/2016
Appleby Acts for Royal Yacht Hotel in Landmark Refinancing Deal
Other advisers in the deal were Ogier and Berwin Leighton Paisner, who advised Starwood.
03/29/2016
Bahamas seeking to become international arbitration centre
Strachan said that “An International Arbitration Centre will provide a forum for rapidly and affordably resolving disputes, and it will provide an alternative to litigation thus increasing investor confidence.
03/28/2016
Malta company served as main transit point for Costa Rican money-laundering operation
While the company is registered in Malta, Woodtree Equipment Ltd’s owners are based in the British Virgin Islands, according to filings with the Malta Financial Services Authority’s registry of companies.