06/09/2015
A new dawn in BVI dispute resolution
The BVI has a modern, sophisticated, well respected legal system, based on English common law, which makes it well placed to accommodate disputes involving BVI entities.
Legal
06/08/2015
Elian Supports Garuda Indonesia's landmark US $500m Sukuk
It is anticipated that the funds raised will be used by Garuda Indonesia to refinance its debt as well as for general corporate purposes including capital expenditure.
06/08/2015
Ogier gives Cayman Islands advice to Garuda Indonesia
Ogier has acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Garuda Indonesia on Garuda Indonesia’s $500m sukuk
06/08/2015
Business interests tie Webb, Takkas to Cayman company
Webb and Takkas, a British national and former longtime resident of the Cayman Islands, were arrested in Zurich, Switzerland, on May 27 and are fighting extradition to the U.S.
06/05/2015
Six Caribbean banks implicated in FIFA corruption scandal
None of the banks has been charged with any crime, or regulatory violation.
06/05/2015
Ex-Blatter Ally Warner Promises to Release FIFA Funding Secrets
Warner faces prison for his alleged role in more than $150 million in payments made and accepted by 14 officials and sports-marketing executives
06/04/2015
Ruling Supports Validity of Shares Issued in BVI Companies - Ogier
The company statutory regime in the BVI is based on the premise that the register of members is definitive
06/04/2015
Leading offshore law firm announces partner promotions
These moves are in response to the huge success of both the BVI and Hong Kong offices
06/04/2015
UBS leads business move to Jersey International Financial Centre
The Property Team at leading offshore Law Firm, Mourant Ozannes, has recently advised UBS AG Jersey in relation to an agreement with States of Jersey Development Company to lease Grade A office premises at the high-profile new Jersey International Financi
06/04/2015
International law firm provides Jersey law advice on 'biggest ever single investment in litigation funding globally'
Third party litigation enables cases to proceed that might not otherwise be pursued due to lack of funding.
06/03/2015
New Company Incorporations Rise in Majority of Offshore Jurisdictions in 2014
Mauritius standout of all offshore jurisdictions, onshore comparator China remains ‘world’s engine room’ for company registrations
06/03/2015
Bermuda Makes Significant, Industry-Led Changes to Partnership Legislation
Extensive new changes to Bermuda’s partnership legislation were passed in the Senate on 29 May 2015 and are expected to become operative in due course.
06/03/2015
Recent news and development for Panama
There have been a number of new laws in Panama relating to corporate governance, money laundering and bearer shares.
06/03/2015
BVI Continues to Dominate New Offshore Company Incorporation Activity
New Company Registrations Rise in Majority of Offshore Jurisdictions in 2014, Appleby Reports
06/03/2015
Olswang former chief exec reappears at Turks and Caicos law firm
He has re-emerged away from the City as a partner at Turks and Caicos firm
06/03/2015
Cayman Islands Court of Appeal rules on rights of non-registered investors to enforce shareholder rights
As is common in the Cayman Islands, the shares in question were held by a custodian.
06/02/2015
U.S. Department of Justice States its Tax Enforcement Priorities
In her recent testimony before Congress Caroline Ciraolo Acting Assistant Attorney General stated the enforcement priorities for the Tax Division. Among the four areas of focus is Offshore Tax Evasion.
06/02/2015
Bahamas Banker Collected $250k Fifa Bribe Cheque
The unnamed CIBC FirstCaribbean International executive collected the cheque from disgraced American soccer official, Chuck Blazer, court documents allege.
06/01/2015
The Basis for Cyprus Trust Popularity for Asset Protection
In emerging economies, there tends to be poor institutional environments characterized by corruption, regulatory uncertainty, underdeveloped intellectual property rights protection and governmental interference.
05/29/2015
Isle of Man Launches Insurance SPV Framework - Appleby
The new ISPV regime will provide an expeditious and transparent authorisation process, simple and proportionate on-going regulatory requirements and cost-effective operating environment, all from a convenient European time-zone.