12/19/2014
On 6 December 2013, after a period of consultation with industry practitioners, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority the Islands’ financial regulator released its Statement of Guidance for Regulated Mutual Funds
12/18/2014
Governor Peter Beckingham announced at the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Service Commission AGM on Friday 12th December that he has finalised arrangements for a review of the body to be undertaken in January 2015.
12/16/2014
The total number of new company registrations increased across offshore jurisdictions in the first half of 2014
12/15/2014
This publication provides a brief overview of the expected impact on entities established in Bermuda of (a) the foreign account tax compliance provisions (“FATCA”) of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, 2010 of the United States o
12/12/2014
The Top 200 is compiled from a number of sources including research generated by last year’s list
12/12/2014
Ogier advised on the structuring, incorporation and financing aspect of the project.
12/12/2014
Do trustees need to register with the US Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") before 1 January 2015? Does registration need to be made in respect of a trust?
12/11/2014
The legal action comes after Sinn Fein deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald named six former ministers in the Dail under privilege, saying they were mentioned in the Ansbacher dossier.
12/11/2014
The Act repeals and replaces the Charities Act 1978 with substantial amendment and complements Bermuda’s sensible, well-regarded legislative framework for the establishment of charities.
12/10/2014
All Appleby jurisdictions are expected to start exchanging information under the MCAA by 2018.
12/10/2014
As ever, the Carey Olsen team worked side-by-side with us to deliver a fund structure meeting our client’s requirements.
12/08/2014
The terms of reference for the Moriarty Tribunal, passed by the Dail and Seanad in September 1997, are unequivocal around the issue of the Ansbacher accounts.
12/05/2014
Walkers has announced that two of its Cayman Islands attorneys have been recognised by UK wealth management publication Citywealth, in its 2014 IFC Power Women Top 200.
12/05/2014
Finance and corporate lawyer Nicholas Davies has joined Collas Crill from 'magic circle' firm Freshfields as a group partner.
12/04/2014
Trust Jurisdiction Clauses - Extra Care Now Required - Appleby
On 26 November the Privy Council handed down its judgment in Crociani & Ors v Crociani & Ors [2014] UKPC 40.
12/04/2014
Partner in Trusts Advisory Group recognised by Eprivateclient and Who’s Who Legal
“It’s a great honour to be recognised and respected by one’s peers. I am fortunate to be part of a vibrant team of trust practitioners at Ogier, and I thank them for their support. I am sure we will go from strength to strength in 201
12/04/2014
Swedish prosecution puts BVI life company into liquidation
A British Virgin Islands domiciled life and pensions company has been put into liquidation after two of its principals were prosecuted by the Swedish Economic Crime Authority.
12/02/2014
BVI: Shell Loses its Final Appeal in Fairfield Litigation - Appleby
In its judgment handed down on 26 November 2014, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (Board) in Stichting Shell Pensioenfonds (Shell) (Appellant) v Krys and another (Respondents) [2014] UKPC 41 clarified crucial points on:
12/02/2014
Offshore law firm advises on equity raisings of over £495 million
Offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes has advised four FTSE 250 companies on their recent equity placings, which have raised a total in excess of £495 million.
12/02/2014
Hatstone advises in USD 207,000,000 securitisation
Hatstone Lawyers recently acted as Jersey legal counsel to General Funding Limited under its A-1/P-1 rated multi-currency French commercial paper programme.