12/20/2022
£10m Gibraltar Qrops case gets green light for UK trial
But in October 2022, the investors, represented by High Street Solicitors, appealed the decision and had it overturned in November 2022.
Legal
12/20/2022
Consultation launched on improving Jersey’s cyber defence legislation
This consultation proposes new legislation provide a clear mandate for CERT.JE and ensure that Jersey can effectively prepare for, defend against and respond to cyber attacks.
12/19/2022
Carey Olsen increases market share as leading legal adviser to Guernsey funds industry
These 809 funds comprise US$323 billion of assets, which represent 81% of the entire Guernsey domiciled funds market by assets under management (AUM).
12/19/2022
How hard can it be to determine when an employee starts and ends employment? Clarity in Guernsey at last!
Bedell Cristin represented the Respondent and was successful in its application to have the Claim dismissed.
12/16/2022
"Wholesale modernisation" of insolvency law welcomed
The new law is due to come into force on 1 January 2023.
12/16/2022
Improvements due for credit sector consumer protection
The Law will introduce an improved and enhanced regulatory regime for businesses involved in providing lending, credit and finance to consumers.
12/15/2022
Three at Ogier sworn in as Advocates in Guernsey
Senior Associate Diana Rodriguez is part of Ogier's private wealth team in Guernsey.
12/15/2022
Improvements due for credit sector consumer protection
The Law will introduce an improved and enhanced regulatory regime for businesses involved in providing lending, credit and finance to consumers.
12/13/2022
Former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, arrested in The Bahamas
At such time, as a formal request for extradition is made, The Bahamas intends to process it promptly, pursuant to Bahamian law and its treaty obligations with the United States.
12/12/2022
Bail extended for Sagicor Bank employees in $65-million fraud case
Both are accused of creating fraudulent bank accounts and conspiring to defraud the foreign currency accounts of several customers between August and October this year.
12/12/2022
Bahamas attorneys file emergency motion in FTX case for access to databases with client information
Google’s technology served as an analytics platform for FTX International’s data.
12/12/2022
Collas Crill Awarded 'Best Legal Team' At The 2022 Wealthbriefing Channel Islands Awards
The award reflects our relentless focus on delivering the very best service, advice and solutions for our clients. A very heartfelt thanks and a huge congratulations to our teams in Jersey and Guernsey.'
12/12/2022
Harneys advises Gaush Meditech Limited on its Hong Kong IPO
The Harneys team was led by Shanghai Corporate Partner Calamus Huang
12/09/2022
Recent Regulatory Developments Affecting BVI Mutual Funds and Private Investment Funds
All mutual funds and PIFs are reminded to immediately appoint an MLRO if they have not done so already, and to promptly notify such appointment to the BVI Financial Services Commission and the BVI Financial Investigation Agency (the “FIA”) usi
12/09/2022
Collas Crill Awarded 'Best Legal Team' at the 2022 Wealthbriefing Channel Islands Awards
The awards, part of a global programme run by WealthBriefing, have been designed to recognise 'outstanding organisations' by specialism and geography who have 'demonstrated innovation and excellence during the last year'.
12/08/2022
Holbrey v States Employment Board and Others [2022] TRE 31A
Mr Holbrey was employed under two zero hours contracts with the States Employment Board.
12/08/2022
Mourant acquires Luxembourg legal and governance services business
The acquisition will enable Mourant to provide clients with legal, corporate and entity management services from Luxembourg, one of the world's leading international finance centres and the second largest global funds centre.
12/07/2022
Disqualification order granted against Jersey company director for the first time in 20 years
Not only was this the first time that a disqualification order had been granted by the Royal Court
12/07/2022
The Continuing Tension between Arbitration Agreements and Liquidation Proceedings
Both decisions also illustrate the importance of a company wishing to refer a dispute to arbitration making a request for a referral in its first statement to the Court on the substance of the dispute.
12/06/2022
Judgment reserved in Supreme Court dispute over IT service contract
Arbitration proceedings were initiated by BIAS in September 2019.