Managers of Wealth Offshore

Timeline for the Discrimination Ordinance – the clock is ticking

This stage is anticipated to complete in mid-February 2022.

Cross-border Ogier team advises Ardonagh Group's multi-billion dollar investment and restructuring

The Ogier team was led by practice partner Raulin Amy and partner Oliver Richardson, assisted by senior associate Rebekah Agyeman and paralegal Lara Morand in the Jersey corporate team, and partner Bradley Kruger in the Cayman Islands, plus senior associa

Top Tier ranking for Carey Olsen in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

Lawyers are also praised for their ability to 'work quickly and efficiently whilst maintaining the very high standards they have always had' as well as their 'extensive experience in handling BVI litigation proceedings'.

Caribbean Regulatory Update - Q1 2022

Licensees are also encouraged to take account of relevant enactments and sectorial risk assessments when updating their policies and procedures

Dickinson Gleeson Top Recommended in Spears 500 2022

This latest recognition reflects the breadth and quality of work undertaken at Dickinson Gleeson.

Interpretation of Wills – Where an English Will Covers Jersey Assets

It might therefore seem rather surprising that the English Court of Appeal should reach the conclusion that it did.

CSSF introduces new reporting requirements

a section on the corroboration of answers given by the supervised entity in scope in the context of the CSSF annual AML/CFT online survey

CBI Clarifies Expectations On Non-Discretionary Investment Advisors

Among the updates included in the AIFMD Q&A is a new Q&A on the use of non-discretionary investment advisors.

Walkers acts for Moneda Asset Management SpA

The integration will bolster Patria's product offering by adding the largest credit investment platform in Latin America and will create the number one Private Investments in Public Equities (PIPE) manager in the region.

Theorem Fund Services selects Mourant

Theorem Fund Services, LLC announces its hedge fund clients will now have access to a full suite of Cayman services via a first-of-its-kind strategic collaboration with Mourant and its affiliate, Mourant Governance Services.

Carey Olsen advises on the launch of Gresham House British Sustainable Infrastructure Fund II

The overall investment approach and anticipated outcomes aim to be well aligned to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

BVI Court refuses to give effect to foreign insolvency law to override ownership rights under BVI law

A parallel application for the appointment of 'soft touch' provisional liquidators over the Australian company in administration was also refused for similar reasons.

Ireland Update: Protective Leave Entitlements– Key Changes and Considerations for Employers

These changes demonstrate an increasing emphasis on work-life balance and promotion of family-related leave for employees.

Cayman Islands Litigation Guide 2022 (Chambers)

The law on third-party funding had previously developed incrementally

At A Glance Guide to asset protection trusts in Jersey

As a starting point to such considerations and discussions with clients, it is important to be clear as to both what is meant by "asset protection" and how this fits within the context of Jersey law.

Modified Universalism: an analysis of the Royal Court of Jersey's ruling

The principle has recently come under scrutiny in the case of Investin Quay House Limited (in liquidation) v BUJ Architects LLP.

'Headcount test' to be abolished for members' schemes of arrangement in the Cayman Islands

Upon the Amendment Act coming into force, the amendment to the shareholder approval threshold for schemes of arrangement will abolish the 'headcount test' in respect of a members' scheme of arrangement.

Guernsey Litigation Guide 2022 (Chambers)

There are no specific rules in Guernsey which require parties to engage in certain pre-action conduct

Harneys advises Vieco 10 Limited

Rachel Graham, Corporate Partner in Harneys London office, advised Vieco 10 Limited as to matters of BVI law.

Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Report - Asset Management and Investment Funds

Welcome to the October – December 2021 issue of our Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Developments report for asset management and investment funds.