06/04/2014
Cayman Islands : The Directors Registration and Licensing Law, 2014 - Conyers Dill & Pearman
The subject entities, defined as “covered” entities, include regulated mutual funds and certain “Excluded Persons” under the Securities Investment Business Law.
06/04/2014
The firm has significantly expanded its team to 11 lawyers, making it the largest offshore law firm by some distance in Singapore.
06/03/2014
On the 18th of March the Russian Ministry of Finance published a draft law on anti-offshore measures.
06/03/2014
The residency application process seeks information on a number of aspects of the would-be permanent resident’s life
06/03/2014
Jersey Law firm Viberts announce 3 promotions
It is immensely satisfying when our staff can be rewarded for serving such a community
06/02/2014
In our first in-depth look at our awards shortlisters, the private wealth contenders show how they have shined in the face of globalisation and tougher legislation
05/30/2014
Walkers has announced that its Jersey Investment Funds Group has been recognised with the award of Investment Funds Law Firm of the Year – Channel Islands by Acquisition International magazine.
05/30/2014
Mourant Ozannes collects Hedgeweek US Award
The annual Hedgeweek USA Awards bring together the leading names in the US hedge fund industry to recognise the achievements and successes of the highest performing managers and service providers.
05/30/2014
The ratings agency made no mention of the resignation
05/27/2014
The BVI court has generally followed the guidelines in American Cyanamid Co v Ethicon Ltd [1975] AC 396
05/27/2014
Offshore magic circle law firm launches Singapore office with glittering event
Our expansion into Singapore will enable us to build upon our success in Hong Kong and provide clients across Asia with top-notch legal expertise.”
05/26/2014
The Appleby team was led by Insurance Partner Brad Adderley in the Bermuda office, and assisted by Associate Seth Darrell on the Insurance team and Counsel Martin Ouwehand on the Litigation & Insolvency team.
05/26/2014
The litigation funder's Sydney-based adviser, Buttonwood Legal Capital, last week told investors it had discovered ''a number of financial irregularities in relation to certain funds within the group''.
05/23/2014
Cayman Islands: Life for cold-case killer of Swiss banker
A jury in the Cayman Islands has convicted a man over the 2008 murder of a Swiss banker following a cold-case probe
05/23/2014
International law firm hires leading trust litigator
He joins as a partner from Taylor Wessing, where he was head of the firm’s Contentious Trusts & Estates team.
05/23/2014
Walkers was delighted to assist Counterpoint
05/22/2014
With the recent passing of the 5 May 2014 registration deadline to be included in the first IRS GIIN list on 2 June 2014, and the 3 June 2014 registration deadline for the 1 July 2014
05/22/2014
The Bahamas is not a signatory to the Hague Convention on the law applicable to trusts and their recognition, and it is not anticipated that it will be.
05/22/2014
Malaysian investors looking to buy property in the UK are turning to Collas Crill for both conveyancing and advice on using the Channel Islands to structure their investment.
05/22/2014
Their extensive industry experience, global focus and strong international relationships will be a wonderful complement to Artex Risk Solutions as it continues to expand its operating presence outside North America.