Managers of Wealth Offshore

Cayman Islands Segregated portfolio companies

The assets and liabilities of each segregated portfolio are legally separate from those of the other segregated portfolios.

BVI Court Puts Substance Over Form When Considering Technical Defences

The BVI court has again demonstrated its willingness to take a pragmatic approach to claims arising from cross-jurisdictional liquidations

Earth MattersPilatus wants compensation, alleges corruption in MFSA’s choice for liquidation lawyers

Pilatus Bank owners file World Bank arbitration claim for damages in shuttering of bank in 2019, and claims choice of law firm Mamo TCV was to the benefit of incoming MFSA chairman John Mamo

Ogier advises on US$1.9 billion Kismet – Nexters merger

For this transaction, the Ogier team was led by partner Michael Killourhy and included senior associate David Mathews.

Mourant advises Apex Group on £1.51 billion acquisition of Sanne Group plc

Mourant is working alongside English counsel Kirkland & Ellis on the deal.

Ogier advises Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a global venture capital firm, backing the most ambitious entrepreneurs from Seed to IPO.

Cayman Islands: Opposing the Appointment of Liquidators for Alleged Lack of Independence

he Cayman Court is vigilant to ensure not only actual independence, but also the appearance of independence; not least because of the need to maintain confidence in those whom the Court appoints.

Three Appleby Lawyers Shortlisted for Citywealth Lawyer of the Year Awards

The Citywealth Future Leaders Awards highlight leaders under 40 in the wealth sector who excel at work and also make an important contribution to society.

Introducing IFD / IFR: A New Prudential Regime for Investment Firms

IFR and IFD entered into force on 25 December 2019.

Harneys advises BVI company on US$1.3 billion transaction

Harneys acted on instructions from Vinson & Elkins in London, and the team was led by Partner George Weston with assistance from Associate Melissa Thomas.

Recent legislative changes in BVI help to enhance the appeal of the already popular Private Trust Company

Business owners and internal HNW families often use BVI PTCs to act as trustees of a trust or trusts where they do not wish to transfer their wealth or family business to a third party professional trust company, or where they wish to establish separate f

Channel Islands employment law update - September 2021

In the present case, the appellant employer was penalised by the Tribunal, which sanctioned the employer unaware when it sat that a claim for unpaid wages had already been paid to the satisfaction of the former employee.

Ogier's market-leading Restructuring and Corporate Recovery team sponsors INSOL Channel Islands

The seminar will focus on both offshore and cross-border topics, including substance, the future of audit, and governmental adoption of new and emerging technologies.

Mourant welcomes nine summer interns

The scheme is open to all Caymanian students who at a minimum, are in their last year of high school, with a keen interest in learning about a career in the offshore legal services industry.

Conyers secures costs for opposing creditors

Prudential and Guggenheim (both represented by Conyers) in advance of the liquidation each filed their respective notices of intention to appear, in addition to a short note setting out their reasons for opposition.

Walkers Expands Market Leading Professional Services to the BVI

The increase in international and domestic regulation has led to a flight to quality for many market participants gravitating towards service providers with integrated legal, fiduciary and corporate services offerings.

What level of risk of dissipation of assets is required for the grant of an asset freezing injunction?

Because an asset freezing injunction is a drastic interference with a person’s right to do as they wish with their assets, the Court is vigilant to ensure that such an injunction is granted only where there is a real risk of a judgment going unsatis

Confidentiality, professional secrecy and legal privilege under Maltese law

The Maltese Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure clearly prohibits an advocate from being questioned on circumstances stated by the client in professional confidence, without the client’s consent.

Home-Grown Talent 'Key to Succession' at Collas Crill

The firm will also be welcoming new trainees Daniel Bradshaw and Collas Crill bursary student Millie Thompson in Jersey, and Laura Smith in Guernsey.

Carey Olsen acts as listing agent for two new issuers listed on TISE Sustainable

TISE Sustainable aims to enable the flow of capital into investments that promote environmental, social or sustainable activities

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