11/24/2016
Caribbean Commercial Investment Bank Seeks U.S. Bankruptcy Protection
Latest chapter in Anguilla’s offshore banking troubles
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11/24/2016
Kochs and Other Madoff Investors Are Winners in Fight Over Profits Held Abroad
The decision can be appealed to the Federal District Court.
11/24/2016
Madoff case ruling means some offshore funds protected
The trustee can appeal the decision to the U.S. District Court.
11/24/2016
BVI establishes international arbitration centre
Also referring to the BVI Commercial Court, Forte says that now the BVI is an unparalleled dispute resolution hub.
11/23/2016
Appleby Mauritius advise MakeMyTrip Limited in the creation of one of the leading travel groups in India
The transaction is expected to close by the end of December 2016 and is subject to approval by MakeMyTrip shareholders and regulatory approvals.
11/22/2016
British Virgin Islands: Head Of Dispute Resolution In BVI To Speak At INSOL International BVI Seminar
Insol International is the federation of national associations of lawyers and accountants involved in insolvency work.
11/21/2016
Cayman Islands Court of Appeal upholds Weavering preference claim
The first instance proceedings marked the first successful attempt by liquidators of a Cayman Islands investment fund to seek the return of redemption proceeds paid to an investor on the basis of preference.
11/21/2016
The Malta Residence and Visa Programme
The Programme has been introduced for individuals who are not nationals of the EU, EEA, Switzerland
11/20/2016
Court of Appeal overrules unprecedented attempt to introduce non-party extra territorial discovery
Jones J accepted that the JOLs had no reason to apply to obtain the documents prior to the issue being raised by the defendants
11/17/2016
British Virgin Islands: BVI Commercial Court Delivers Key Decision On Third Party Disclosure Orders
The Claimant judgment creditor was seeking to enforce overseas judgments and had identified a company registered in the BVI belonging to the judgment debtor.
11/17/2016
Commons urged to toughen up Criminal Finances Bill against 'dirty money' in London
We cannot, on the one hand, support developing countries with aid and then allow their elites to funnel ill-gotten gains through the City.
11/16/2016
BVI hands record fine to Panama papers law firm
Mossack Fonseca & Co (BVI) Ltd was reprimanded for record keeping and risk assessment failures - See more at: http://www.international-adviser.com/news/1032627/bvi-hands-record-fine-panama-papers-law-firm#sthash.lgzwyHLn.dpuf
11/16/2016
Voluntary disclosure of undeclared foreign assets in offshore trusts by Hannelie La Grange
The South African authorities have, with regard to the imminent reporting under CRS and the investigations surrounding the Panama Papers, provided an opportunity for non-compliant South African residents to regularise their tax and/or exchange control aff
11/15/2016
Specialist law and asset management services firm announces new acquisitions
Our goal is to build the preeminent advisory and infrastructure business in alternative assets
11/14/2016
The Law Firms with the Most Marketing Mojo
Quinn has also been part of the Fearsome Foursome in 4 out of 6 years.
11/14/2016
Mourant Ozannes further extends its position as Jersey’s number one legal adviser for investment funds
Mourant Ozannes leads the tables across all major categories
11/14/2016
Conyers Secures Top Rankings in Legal 500
The Firm also retained it’s ranking in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific directory, along with six lawyers from our Corporate & Commercial and Dispute Resolution practice areas.
11/11/2016
Seven Appleby Lawyers in Jersey Ranked by Leading UK Guide
The 2017 edition of the respected Chambers UK Guide highlights seven Appleby lawyers as ‘Notable Practitioners’ in these key business areas.
11/11/2016
Three-year immigration delay in residency case could cost government
Depending on what the Grand Court decides, the case could lead to a number of other challenges from permanent residence applicants who, in many instances, have been waiting between one and three years for hearings on their own applications.
11/10/2016
Further charges levied against Lumiere Wealth’s Chris Byrne
Jersey’s Magistrate’s Court heard the charges relate to a multi-million pound investment scheme with links to Jersey, Guernsey, Brazil, and the US.