09/25/2017
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09/25/2017
Appleby Cayman advises on USD 3.7bn restructuring of the Ocean Rig group
The Cayman Islands is the leading offshore jurisdiction for the registration of investment funds
09/25/2017
Appleby 'one to watch' in the Chambers Global High Net Worth Guide
Appleby has been recognised for the second year running in the Chambers Global 2017 High Net Worth Guide for the work it undertakes in the Private Client & Trusts sector.
09/25/2017
Prosecutor wants to discover trail of €10bn that went offshore
The statistics were only published again on the finance department portal following a decision by the current secretary of state of tax affairs after the ministry detected a total of about €10 billion.
09/22/2017
How Foreign Chinese Entrepreneurs Coming To The U.S. Can Avoid Taxes On Selling Their Companies
Depending on the state where the individual lives, there could also be state income tax.
09/22/2017
A trust, a Swiss bank and three absent beneficiaries: court case raises questions about dormant accounts
Worldwide, he told the court, there are “tens of billions” of dollars in dormant accounts which often come to light only when banks merge or wind down parts of their operations.
09/21/2017
Mourant Ozannes advises on acquisition
The transaction valued Avnel at US$122 million.
09/21/2017
Bedell Cristin wins US$200m trust dispute for plaintiffs in long-running Crociani case
The case concerns a Bahamian trust, known as the Grand Trust, which was originally settled in 1987 by Edoarda Vesel Crociani
09/21/2017
Cherkizovo Group prosecuted for siphoning off $5m to offshore companies
This allowed Cherkizovo to pay a third as much tax instead of the 15% they were supposed to pay.
09/20/2017
Conyers Band 1 Ranking For Offshore Trusts
This is a commendable endorsement, recognising the high standard of service we continually provide to our global client base
09/20/2017
Ogier advises on crowdfunding platform IPO
Who leads the firm's Caribbean & Asia corporate practice group.
09/19/2017
Volaw Group rebrands to VG
Our new name and brand represents a positive affirmation of our ethos to keep it simple and get it right first time, every time.
09/18/2017
Irish Loan Origination Funds 2017
LO Funds are restricted from purchasing existing loans from credit institutions in certain circumstances.
09/18/2017
Appleby joins Professional Alliance to support rebuild of BVI
Our thoughts remain with all those who have been affected by Hurricane Irma across the region.
09/18/2017
A fortnight to go: are you ready for the Criminal Finances Act 2017? - Ogier
The main aim of the Guidance, is to 'help relevant bodies understand the types of processes and procedures that can be put in place to prevent associated persons from criminally facilitating tax evasion'.
09/18/2017
Non-dom changes: clarity at last?
As part of these changes introduced with effect from 6 April 2017, trusts will essentially become roll-up vehicles for income and capital gains, even once the non-doms have become UK deemed domiciled for UK tax purposes under these new rules.
09/15/2017
Appleby Advises Rajax Holding on a reverse triangular merger with Xiaodu
The merger became effective on 24 August 2017, with the merger consideration comprising both cash and shares in Rajax.
09/15/2017
Building blocks for ICOs in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands is the pre-eminent jurisdiction for establishing international investment fund and finance structures.
09/15/2017
Iceland May Face New Election After Governing Party Quits Over 'Breach of Trust'
The reason for the split is a serious breach of trust within the government.
09/15/2017
Cayman dispute resolution lawyers recognised as leaders
The Private Client Global Elite is an independent directory listing 200 leading practitioners in the trusts and private client world.