08/18/2016
PTI to move SC against PM over Panama leaks
Announcing the decisions of the meeting, the PTI chief said his party would attend today’s meeting of the Opposition on the ToRs to give the last chance to the government.
Legal
08/18/2016
The DOJ’s Swiss Bank Program – Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
The Program provided Swiss banks with a way to resolve potential liabilities in the US for tax-related criminal offenses and be protected from prosecution.
08/17/2016
Does Brexit matter for the corporate jet owners and lessors in Asia? - Mourant Ozannes
As the UK’s exit negotiations unfold in the months and years to come, it is vital for those in the Asian corporate jet industry to continue to monitor and assess the evolving impact of UK’s exit from the EU.
08/17/2016
Ogier in Jersey advises on investment in innovative travel company
Reed & Mackay’s strategic travel management services focus on law firms, insurance companies, finance houses and the energy sector.
08/17/2016
Bitcoin criminal cases might represent new type of fraud: UK SFO
It noted that such a case might represent a new or emerging type of fraud.
08/16/2016
CAYMAN ISLANDS: Winding up sought for second Bateman company
The Grand Court petition alleges that the second firm, Bateman & Company, has failed to deliver any cash or securities held following demands from the liquidators.
08/16/2016
Paul Manafort Questioned by Cayman Islands Court About His Fund With a Russian Billionaire
He and Manafort met while Manafort was working on the presidential campaign of now ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, another Putin ally.
08/15/2016
Appleby shortlisted for 2017 IFC Caribbean award
The firm has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year – Caribbean, for the sixth year running.
08/15/2016
Curaçao, St. Maarten have Dijsselbloem concerned
The Dutch Caribbean countries are primarily responsible for their own affairs and intervention by The Hague is only possible when there is insufficient redress.
08/15/2016
Bahamas Legaslative Amendments: HIGGS & JOHNSON
Where there is doubt as to the value of a transaction, the Treasurer may take into consideration the value of any adjoining property sold within twelve (12) months preceding the date of the transaction.
08/12/2016
Investors' Claims for Unpaid Redemption Proceeds in the Winding Up of Cayman Islands Investment Funds
The judgment has, however, in the absence of a coherent interpretation of section 37(7)(a) of the Companies Law, given rise to some uncertainty
08/12/2016
Will the Panama Papers Lead to Criminal Charges Against U.S. Taxpayers?
“Panama Papers,” detail the creation of hundreds of thousands of business entities and bank accounts in offshore “tax havens”
08/12/2016
Termination of Cayman Islands Regulated Mutual Funds
Early action to reduce costs and minimise 2017 fees
08/12/2016
CAYMAN ISLANDS: The Confidential Information Disclosure Law, 2016
The Confidential Information Disclosure Law, 2016 (the "CIDL") was gazetted on 22 July 2016 and is in effect.
08/12/2016
Funds - Ireland - Quarterly Update Q2 - Maples and Calder
April - June 2016
08/12/2016
Appleby recognised for prestigious Offshore Award
Appleby awarded 2016 US Captive Services Award
08/12/2016
Conyers Dill & Pearman advises Iluka Resources on GBP215 million takeover of Sierra Rutile
Anton Goldstein of Conyers’ BVI office worked alongside Ashurst in advising Iluka on the transaction.
08/12/2016
Seven Prince properties, including Caribbean villa, can now be sold
Paisley Park complex will not be put on the market.
08/12/2016
Recognition of foreign insolvencies at common law: Singapore sets COMI precedent
High Court of Singapore recognised a Japanese bankruptcy trustee
08/11/2016
Fugitive Mexican Mayor Claims U.S. Seizure of Offshore Bank Accounts is a Lie
Some of that money was deposited in the Bermuda account and other U.S. bank accounts which was used to purchase real estate in Texas.