Managers of Wealth Offshore

Law firms announce merger

Law firms Quinn Legal and Old Court Chambers have announced their merger with effect from next Friday (May 1)

Ross Asset Management investor name suppression lifted

A Ross Asset Management investor, who liquidators are trying to claw money back from, has been denied permanent name suppression.

Modernisation Of Jersey’s Pensions Law

The amendments introduced by the Income Tax (Amendment No. 44) (Jersey) Law 2014 , which are intended to simplify and modernise the tax rules for pensions and pension schemes for Jersey residents

Ogier Jersey acts for Wells Fargo in £200 million refinancing

Ogier Jersey has acted for Wells Fargo in connection with a £200 million refinancing provided to West End of London Property Unit Trust and certain other Jersey unit trusts and companies forming part of the same group.

CIMA: Proposed changes to outsourcing arrangements for funds service providers

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) has recently released a draft Statement of Guidance: Outsourcing All Regulated Entities (Excluding Regulated Mutual Funds) (“SOG”) and Consultation Paper (“Paper”).

Jersey opens the door to QROPs - Ogier

The scheme manager must also undertake to inform HMRC if the scheme ever ceases to be a recognised overseas pension scheme and comply with any prescribed information requirements that fall on the scheme manager, including answering information notices and

Ogier Jersey acts for the lenders in multi-billion financing to Tullow Oil Group

The lenders (including BNP Paribas) increased their lending facility by US$ 450 million

Viberts acts for successful defendant in landmark property case

The release of the judgment in the case of Fogarty v St Martin’s Cottage Limited last week has already been hailed as a welcome change to Jersey’s property law

Judge Rules Divorced Wives to Get a Job… Or Perhaps Not?

Having taken a much fairer stance in their approach to capital distribution on divorce, Judges are now also moving away from ‘joint lives’ spousal maintenance orders (which provide on-going financial support for the financially weaker party) t

Al Gosaibis make offer to end long legal battle

Mr Charlton was speaking from the Cayman Islands, where legal actions are continuing

The Privy Council Upholds the Court of Appeal of Mauritius on the Autonomy of Letters of Credit - Appleby

The decision of the Privy Council in Mauri Garments augurs well for the future. Indeed, this decision comes at an important time as Mauritius continues to position itself as a jurisdiction of choice for international commerce.

Practice Manager appointed at Hanson Renouf

The partners at Hanson Renouf are delighted to announce the appointment of Annette Byrne as Practice Manager.

Pushing the Boundaries – Jersey’s Royal Court Develops the Law on Encroachments

The inspection of property boundaries for potential encroachments is a central part of the Jersey conveyancing process and to an outsider may appear somewhat obsessive.

Ex-ForceField Energy Chairman Faces Stock Scheme Charges

Trading in the alternative-energy company’s stock was halted Monday morning after falling 22 percent at 10:21 a.m.

Appleby Aviation Update

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Former Attorney-General sets up law firm

Former Attorney-General has set up a law firm with areas of expertise including casino gaming and family law.

Extension of the Cape Town Convention to the Cayman Islands and its Implications for Aircraft Financing

The UK was among the original parties who signed the Convention in November, 2001 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Conyers Receives Deal of the Year Award

At the recent Asian-MENA Counsel awards ceremony, Conyers received a Deal of the Year award for the Privatization of Giant Interactive Group Inc.

While Swiss bankers indicted in U.S. tax-evasion probe remain at large, whistleblower went to jail

The whistleblower who helped the Justice Department in its probe ended up going to jail for more than two years

Trouble in paradise

An international fraud investigation raises vexing questions