Managers of Wealth Offshore

Holbrey v States Employment Board and Others [2022] TRE 31A

Mr Holbrey was employed under two zero hours contracts with the States Employment Board.

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.

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

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.

Judgment reserved in Supreme Court dispute over IT service contract

Arbitration proceedings were initiated by BIAS in September 2019.

Bermuda Monetary Authority sued for $25 million

The complaint sets out the causes of action as tortious interference with existing and prospective economic advantage

Appleby acts for a fintech company's subsidiary on its unprecedented motion before the Supreme Court of Mauritius

The application was in line with the group’s project of restructuring and sought to complete the amalgamation process which had previously been approved by the Court but remained incomplete.

UK Supreme Court clarifies proprietary estoppel

In a 3:2 majority, the Supreme Court held that the remedy should not be out of all proportion to the detriment suffered without good reason and alternative remedies could also be available. English cases are persuasive in the offshore jurisdictions.

Law firm touts Bahamas’ model for beneficial ownership access

For now, The Bahamas remains steadfast in its approach to dealing with beneficial ownership information confidentially.

Maples Group Recognised for Innovation in ESG Fund Services

The annual awards event recognises innovation and special achievement across the fund services industry.

Antigua’s FSRC in a legal battle

Daniel stated on the radio Monday evening that the consequences for the FSRC could be grave if the funds cannot be repaid to the client.

Sequana - a reminder of what Guernsey law has to offer

Sequana considered important principles of company and insolvency law.

Carey Olsen advises Bregal Sagemount on final close of its $2.5 billion Fund IV

The team advised alongside onshore counsel Goodwin Procter.

BlockFi petitions court for provisional liquidators

In August, the company advertised on LinkedIn, the business and employment-oriented service, for a head of Bermuda AML and head of risk, to take up posts on the island.

Dentons Delany in the Caribbean ranked Tier-1 by The Legal 500

The awards reflect Dentons’ lead role in many of the largest acquisitions, financings, and restructuring transactions across the 14 Caribbean jurisdictions.

Carey Olsen named one of the best law firms in Singapore for second consecutive year

Carey Olsen is the only Singapore based law firm which advises on Bermuda, BVI, Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey law.

Walkers BVI Acts on ESG Bond Deal of the Year

Walkers was led by BVI Managing Partner Matthew Cowman

Walkers wins four titles at Who's Who Legal Awards 2022

Competing against a field of all top tier international law firms, Walkers won three practice area titles and Cayman Islands Law Firm of the Year in the country and state categories.

Guernsey's Lending, Credit and Finance Hub

Guernsey's new lending, credit and finance legislation from January 2023

Irish Court of Appeal Rejects Partisan Expert Evidence

The Court confirmed that if an expert strays materially from their duties of independence, impartiality and objectivity, their evidence may be excluded altogether.