05/23/2022
Ogier advises A SPAC II Acquisition Corp on US$185 million SPAC IPO
The units issued by the company started trading under the ticker symbol "ASCBU" on NASDAQ on 3 May 2022.
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05/20/2022
Two Hong Kong Partners recognised in the ALB Asia’s Offshore Client Choice List 2022
The ALB Offshore Client Choice List recognises outstanding lawyers from offshore law firms
05/20/2022
Claims Involving Cayman Islands Exempted Limited Partnerships
While these are somewhat technical issues, commencing proceedings against the correct party in a manner that avoids, as far is possible, arguments that the proceedings have been commenced incorrectly will save time and cost and avoid the risk of the proce
05/20/2022
£1.9 million of seized funds returned to Nigeria
After today (19 May), the Royal Court granted the Attorney General's application to forfeit the funds.
05/19/2022
Privy Council Decision on Directors Duties and Concurrent Findings of Fact
By its judgment, the Board provides welcome clarity on the law concerning directors' duties and on appeals against concurrent findings of fact by the courts below.
05/19/2022
PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022
Protecting the perimeter: The rise of external fraud
05/19/2022
Ogier advises Joint Lead Managers in £500 million States of Jersey bond issuance
The 2.875% bonds, which are due 2052, have been listed on The International Stock Exchange and are the States' first bond issuance since 2014.
05/19/2022
Carey Olsen advises Brazilian startup
The Carey Olsen team advising Tractian on the Cayman law aspects of the Series A was led by partner Alistair Russell
05/19/2022
Associate shortlisted in the Jersey Finance Rising Stars Awards 2022
Aimed to inspire the next generation of finance professionals, the Rising Stars Awards recognise and reward the young talent within Jersey's finance industry, celebrating their successes and achievements.
05/18/2022
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022: A british Virgin Islands Perspective
BVI entities that already own UK property, or are about to acquire UK property, need to consider their obligations under the Act carefully
05/18/2022
Privy Council decides that banks owe no Quincecare duty to a beneficial owner of monies in an account
It therefore rejected what would have represented a significant extension of the duty which would have required banks to monitor transactions for fraud not only with their customers in mind, but also any beneficial owners.
05/18/2022
Carey Olsen advises Stoneway Capital Ltd on successful sale of its business and restructuring under Chapter 11 and CBCA plans
The Chapter 11 Plan and the CBCA Plan (together, the Plans) of Stoneway and its affiliated debtors-in-possession went effective on 17 May 2022.
05/18/2022
New enhancements to the Jersey Limited Partnerships Law
The dissolution of the LP takes effect upon the registration of the cancellation of the registration of the LP by the Registrar.
05/18/2022
Ogier's commitment to its people recognised with platinum STEP employer accreditation
Ogier has a genuine commitment to flexible working, diversity and inclusion, and employee wellbeing, to help make sure that career and development opportunities are open to all.
05/17/2022
An overview of the types and uses of Guernsey law trusts
The trust relationship is generally intended for the safekeeping, management and eventual disposal of property, but a trust can last indefinitely if required.
05/17/2022
Preston Legal strengthens estate planning and capacity practice
Both Clare and Sarah have also worked at other well-established offshore firms.
05/17/2022
Carey Olsen wins equity deal of the year at IFLR Europe Awards
The awards showcase the leading law firms, lawyers and in-house teams and recognise their work on the most legally innovative and ground-breaking cross-border deals over the past year.
05/17/2022
Hatstone advised Team PLC
Concentric is a Jersey-based financial planning and investment consultancy business, delivering market-leading investment performance and analysis for high net worth individuals and institutional investors in Jersey and internationally.
05/15/2022
BVI governor launches raft of criminal investigations in wake of corruption inquiry
He outlined that there would be a criminal investigation into the conduct of the Premier's Office
05/15/2022
Walkers' Global Asset Finance Group Acts on 6 Award Winning Deals
The market-leading group comprising Walkers' legal team and Walkers Professional Services had significant roles to play on deals honoured in the awards