10/29/2014
Ogier acts for Seven Energy on $300million Irish-listed debt issue
Ogier BVI acted with the London office of US firm Latham & Watkins as legal counsel
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10/28/2014
Former governor of Central Bank of Cyprus jailed for tax evasion
He was the first senior official to be sent to prison on charges involving financial crimes following the near-collapse of the Cypriot economy in early 2013.
10/28/2014
India reveals first eight names in black money probe
The Indian authorities have revealed the names of eight businessmen they have accused of being among dozens of people hoarding untold sums of “black money” in foreign banks.
10/28/2014
Appleby Snapshot: Interim Report - Petition Filings, Quarters One-Three 2014
Please find attached our latest Appleby report which provides a snapshot of data in relation to petition filings in six of our offshore jurisdictions during the first three quarters of 2014, reviewed against the backdrop of last year’s marked increa
10/24/2014
Virgin Islands Sues Buchanan, Bank of America Over 2006 Bonds
The authority did not redeem any of the bonds with surplus revenues, violating its covenant.
10/24/2014
Letters of Wishes: adequate deliberations by Keith Robinson
Letters of Wishes are an important part of the trust landscape
10/23/2014
Carey Olsen advises on Kennedy Wilson Europe fund raising
The launch follows Carey Olsen’s involvement in KWERE's £1bn fund raise earlier this year through its initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange’s main market.
10/22/2014
Swiss Banks on Own in Navigating U.S. Offshore-Account Requirements
Swiss Government Provides Little Guidance for New Justice Department Program
10/22/2014
Offshore law firm welcomes new partner to Jersey funds practice
A leading light in the specialist funds and offshore corporate space for more than a decade
10/22/2014
Benefits of Registering Private and Corporate Aircraft in Bermuda - Conyers Dill & Pearman
You may be flying your personal or private jet in the United States or through Europe but registration in such jurisdictions may not be the right decision for you.
10/22/2014
Collas Crill lawyers on Who’s Who Legal Private Client list 2014
Four of Collas Crill's private client specialists have made the latest edition of Who's Who Legal's Private Client List.
10/21/2014
Walkers Advises Blackstone in Take Private of China's Pactera
Ropes & Gray LLP acted as instructing counsel for Blackstone and the date of completion was March 2014.
10/20/2014
Carey Olsen recognised in FT's Innovative Lawyers report
Carey Olsen has been included in the 2014 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers report for a ground-breaking Jersey case involving a request for information under a tax information exchange agreement
10/20/2014
Ogier advises Friends Life on £317 million sale of Lombard
Following the sale, Friends Life intends to return the full £317 million to shareholders via a buy-back of Friends Life's shares.
10/19/2014
UK Beneficial Owner Disclosure and Its Potential Impact on Global Financial Businesses
As part of the continued international focus on combatting cross-border tax evasion and other financial crimes, during the June 2013 Lough Erne Summit presided over by the United Kingdom (G8 Summit), the G8 countries agreed to a set of principles intended
10/17/2014
New benchmark for regulating trust and corporate service providers
The Standard, the first of its type, introduces a new minimum benchmark for businesses administering international trusts and companies to follow. It was formally adopted at GIFCS’ Plenary meeting last month.
10/17/2014
Ogier Partner shortlisted for 2015 Citywealth Power Women Award
The winners will be announced at an event held in London on 22 January 2015.
10/16/2014
Harneys shortlisted in British Legal Awards 2014
The winners are chosen by an independent panel of judges
10/15/2014
Changes to the UK Tax Residence Rules for AIFs and Pitfalls to Avoid - Dechert
The measure is undoubtedly a positive step for the UK fund industry.
10/15/2014
Ogier leads listings on Channel Islands Securities Exchange
Ogier offers listings services on the CISE through its Jersey and Guernsey offices and acts as a sponsor in relation to the listings of debt securities, investment funds, trading company shares and other securities.