11/19/2014
Guernsey's insolvency regime set to reform
On 24 October 2014, the Commerce & Employment department published its consultation paper on various options for reforming Guernsey’s insolvency regime, both for personal and corporate insolvency.
11/18/2014
Useful guidance on the Bermudan courts' approach to assisting foreign liquidators
In view of this limited disclosure, the liquidators tried to invoke the jurisdiction of section 195 of the Companies Act 1981 in Bermuda
11/18/2014
Bahamas Attorney General Addresses Financial Services Industry Excellence Awards Ceremony
AG Says Expertise, Efficiency & Excellence Key to Financial Services Expansion
11/18/2014
There has been a notion floating around the offices of Cayman Islands liquidators that a redeeming investor from a fund is liable to have its redemptions clawed back in favour of the estate in circumstances where it is subsequently shown that the fund was
11/18/2014
Leading offshore law firm makes senior promotions in the Cayman Islands
The litigation team across the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey advises clients on the full spectrum of advisory, semi-contentious and contentious work.
11/17/2014
Bhutto’s jewellery to remain in Switzerland
The money was allegedly deposited in Swiss banks, and accounts belonging to Bhutto and her husband were frozen following an official Pakistani request in 1997.
11/17/2014
Businesswoman contests release of Cayman bank records
A high-profile businesswoman accused of using Cayman Islands bank accounts to dodge more than $7 million in taxes is seeking to challenge the use of information obtained by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service through a tax information exchange request.
11/17/2014
Now in their sixth year, the awards take place annually and recognise individuals whose long-term contribution to the society has gone above and beyond what is expected of a member.
11/14/2014
Ex-Swiss private banker charged in U.S. for tax scheme
A former vice president at Swiss private bank Rahn & Bodmer was indicted on Thursday in the United States with conspiring to assist Americans to evade taxes by using secret accounts.
11/14/2014
The Privy Council Clarifies the Court’s Jurisdiction at Common Law to Assist Foreign Liquidators
On 10 November 2014 the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered two related important judgements on appeal from the Bermuda Court of Appeal.
11/13/2014
Mourant Ozannes advises on acquisition of Hansteen UK Industrial Property Unit Trust
Offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes has provided Jersey and Guernsey advice to property investors Brockton Capital Fund III LP and Dunedin Property on real estate transactions totalling £146.5 million.
11/11/2014
Multi-award winning BVI legal team
The IFLR1000 is an annual guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms. It has been published for 20 years and bases its rankings and analysis on extensive independent research by a dedicated team of journalists.
11/10/2014
Further judgment on trust law principle in Tchenguiz case
The precise meaning of Article 32 has long been the subject of debate amongst lawyers concerned with Jersey or Guernsey law trusts, the equivalent provision in Guernsey (Section 42 of the Trusts (Guernsey) Law 2007) being very similar to the Jersey one.
11/07/2014
Offshore law firm leads in the Channel Islands
The Chambers UK guide, now in its 25th year, compiles research from in-depth interviews with law firms and clients in order to produce one of the leading guides to the UK's best lawyers.
11/07/2014
The Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility – Recent Changes
UK Disclosure Facilities - Background
11/07/2014
Jersey Private Trust Companies
Private trust companies have been widely used in international structured finance transactions and are now used increasingly by high net-worth private clients.
11/07/2014
Brazilian Banks Cut Secret Deal with Luxembourg to Save $90.2M in Tax
These legal secret deals feature complex financial structures designed to create drastic tax reductions.
11/07/2014
Offshore law firm promotes three to group partnership
Offshore law firm has announced three internal promotions to group partner which will take effect from February.
11/07/2014
Mourant Ozannes' Cayman litigation practice top ranked
Offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes has been recognised as a top tier litigation practice in the Cayman Islands by one of the industry's leading directories.
11/06/2014
Clients with trusts that have a BVI trustee or a BVI PTC are advised to liaise with their advisers to determine the most appropriate course of action for their trust.