Managers of Wealth Offshore

Constructive notice of fraud for banks

The assets in Papadimitriou were the proceeds of a sale of antiques which had been misappropriated by a Mr Symes.

Self determination leads to jail

ICAEW has excluded a member who is currently serving a five-year sentence in a Cayman Island prison for theft of $1.3m (£929,136) from a client

International law firm promotes five lawyers across the Firm

Has announced the promotion of five lawyers to the role of Partner and Counsel

DMS sues former bank, trust company managing director

DMS has sued Jazeb Jones, the former managing director of DMS Bank and Trust, for allegedly entering into “an unauthorized and improper relationship” with two clients of the bank and receiving “excessive gifts”

The Law of Wills and Estates in Bermuda - Eighth Edition

The Law of Wills and Estates in Bermuda - Eighth Edition, authored by Michael Mello QC, JP, TEP is now available.

Appleby Bermuda Advised Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. In Acquisition By Endurance Specialty Group

The Appleby team was led by Partner Brad Adderley, with Associates Matthew Ebbs-Brewer, Kendall Evans and Gary Harris serving as primary team members.

In the Courts in 2014: An Appleby Review of Offshore Court Decisions

Welcome to the third annual issue of Appleby’s round-up of significant decisions of the courts over the course of the preceding calendar year, compiled by members of our Dispute Resolution Group in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Isl

Finance Offshore - Appleby

Solvency II, the European initiative to overhaul the capital adequacy regime of the European insurance industry and create an agreed set of capital and risk management requirements, was expected to be in place by January 2013.

The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal Confirms Orders for Security for Costs in Winding Up Proceedings

In a significant judgment, the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal recently held that the Court has an inherent jurisdiction to grant security for costs against a petitioning foreign company in winding up proceedings

International offshore law firm boosts Dubai Office

He joins from the Dubai office of Latham & Watkins

RBC’s Bahamas unit caught up in allegations involving billionaire art dealer

Royal Bank of Canada’s wealth-management subsidiary in the Bahamas is caught up in tax fraud and money-laundering allegations

Bermuda Updates Incentives for Job Makers Act 2013

Incentives for Job Makers Act 2013: Ministry of Home Affairs increases transparency while making Bermuda a more attractive place to do business for employers

The Cayman Islands Court Provides Guidance on the Approach to Trust Mistake Cases

The Cayman Islands Grand Court has for the first time applied the principles declared by the Supreme Court of England & Wales in Pitt v Holt and Futter v Futter.

Appleby Promotes Hong Kong Attorneys to Counsel

We are proud to be able to promote a group of individuals who are some of the best lawyers in the offshore market. Their ability to provide first-rate responsive services and counsel to our clients across time-zones means that Appleby continues to thrive

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