09/13/2017
Spain probes ICBC’s European unit over money laundering
The Luxembourg unit of ICBC holds the lender’s EU bank licence and is responsible for supervising the Madrid branch.
Legal
09/12/2017
Conyers advises Frontier Digital Ventures on Infocasas Investment
Frontier Digital Ventures is based in Malaysia and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
09/08/2017
Ogier lawyers recognised in list naming top young trust practitioners
The pair emerged from more than 470 nominations for the final list
09/07/2017
Ed expands professional and executive risks business with Guernsey office
I am very pleased to welcome him to the team.
09/07/2017
Ogier wins International Legal Team of the Year at STEP Private Client Awards
"Winning this coveted award demonstrates the skill and dedication of our global team."
09/07/2017
Termination of Cayman funds - advance planning to minimise 2018 fees - Ogier
A CIMA registered Master/Feeder structure will typically incur over US$10,000 in annual fees
09/06/2017
The world’s greatest Ponzi scheme that never was
Cosgrove and Kellermann cleared in Guernsey.
09/06/2017
Mourant Ozannes advises on facilities for Chinese manufacturing acquisitions by Platinum Equity
The Mourant Ozannes team was led by Partner Simon Lawrenson with Associate Peter Vas, alongside lead onshore counsel, Linklaters.
09/06/2017
IoM court hands liquidator more powers after Eco Fund failure
Shortly after the winding up in March, the refinancing proposals that had been in the process of being negotiated took on a more concrete form.
09/06/2017
Mourant Ozannes advises Mitsui on sale of £35m share in UK hydro power firm
The transaction was effected through a reorganisation of the existing joint venture structure
09/06/2017
Mourant Ozannes' Pierre Ali-Noor named in 'Top 35 Under 35'
A celebration for all professionals listed in the Top 35 Under 35 is being held in London at the end of September.
09/06/2017
Mourant Ozannes' Luke Gingell shortlisted for Citywealth Future Leaders award
Luke, who is based in Jersey, specialises in non-contentious trust advisory work
09/06/2017
US court issues final judgment against co-defendants in Caledonian case
The witness, whose name was not revealed because of his involvement in other trials, said he was responsible for the deposition of shares with Caledonian Securities.
09/05/2017
Asset manager vindicated in mammoth £1bn Guernsey court case
The Royal Court's judgment dismissed all claims considered at trial against each of them.
09/05/2017
Appleby advises on Blackstone acquisition
The Channel Islands team at Appleby was led by Andrew Weaver, Corporate Partner in Jersey and Jeremy Berchem, Corporate Partner in Guernsey.
09/05/2017
MiFID II: Potential Prospectus Updates for Funds
The new regime comes into effect on 3 January 2018.
09/01/2017
Court defends Yle in Panama Papers tax case
Last year Finnish tax authorities ordered public broadcaster Yle to hand over documents leaked from the Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca.
09/01/2017
Cayman-based Bernie Madoff feeder fund author of own demise
Sentenced to 150 years in prison in 2009 for investment fraud.
09/01/2017
When is a Consent Order not a Consent Order? Cayman Court Clarifies Position
Effectively, the company had had a change of heart with respect to the making of the interim payments and no longer wanted to make payment as agreed.
09/01/2017
Could blockchain technology revolutionise financial services in Cayman?
Cayman now has an opportunity to realise the benefits of blockchain technology in real terms as the new era of technology-based financial services gains traction.