Managers of Wealth Offshore

Walkers’ insurance team named a finalist in European Captive Review Awards

Walkers Partner Kate Storey – from the firm’s top tier Guernsey Insurance practice – said that the team was delighted to be recognised.

Carey Olsen joins WSG as new exclusive legal member for Bermuda and the Cayman Islands

There are more than 120 prominent member firms representing worldwide clients, with members operating in more than 115 countries and reaching representation in over 150 jurisdictions globally.

Carey Olsen partners named as leading experts in commercial litigation

The latest edition of the commercial litigation guide features more than 900 lawyers who have been identified for their outstanding work handling complex and high-profile contentious proceedings across a number of industries.

Carey Olsen advises Chile's Buk in US$50m Series A funding round

Working alongside onshore counsel Gunderson Dettmer and Guerrero Olivos, the Carey Olsen team advising Buk on the Cayman law aspects of its funding round was led by partner Alistair Russell, assisted by associate Trevor McCabe.

Carey Olsen advises DPI as it raises one of the largest ever Africa-focused funds at US$900m

All investments will uphold the highest standards of impact and environmental, social and governance (ESG) work.

Chambers UK showcases Collas Crill's expertise and culture

The firm's dispute resolution teams in both islands keep their places within Band 2 with the team in Guernsey being described as 'professional, modern, experienced, skilled and knowledgeable' and in Jersey as 'commercial, efficient and

NBG Bank fined €337,422 by FIAU for money laundering breaches

'Very well-known' businessman's multi-million transactions flagged

Ogier named Best Offshore Law Firm

More than 41,000 votes were cast for this year's awards

"First-class firm" Ogier goes from strength to strength

It's particularly pleasing to see the growing number of individual rankings, providing well-deserved recognition of our people and the quality of the service they provide.

Guernsey's Revision of Regulatory Laws Project completes

While the changes have largely left the underlying licensing regime and exemptions available under the principal provisions of the regulatory laws untouched, many of the changes will impact on the authorisations and notifications required to be obtained o

In the matter of the Piedmont Trust & Riviera Trust: the role of Protectors in trustee decision making process and the significance of letters of wishes

Both trusts were created at the instigation of the father of three adult children (his daughter and his two sons), and were settled by relatives of the family.

The restated Banking Supervision (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law

The 2020 Banking Law does not fundamentally affect the core approach to regulation of deposit taking business in the Bailiwick and the activities captured by the definition of deposit taking business remain unchanged.

JTC Supports Launch of Disruptive SPAC on Euronext Amsterdam

They have gained popularity in Europe through 2021 as a result of various regulatory changes, which have made them an attractive method for acquisitions.

Collas Crill Explains... Migrating Limited Partnerships

This guide looks at the requirements of the Regulations for limited partnerships looking to migrate either into or out of Guernsey.

Revision of Laws – looking at 'universal' provisions across the industry sectors

In this week's Update, we look at some of the universal changes that standardise and align the new regulatory laws.

Local legal practice makes national top 500 list

Anna Douglass was named as a key lawyer in property practice, and Helen McGeoch was recommended in the corporate team.

Channel Islands Funds Quarterly Update: Q3 2021

Trading carbon credits (a carbon credit is a certificate or permit representing the holder’s right to emit one tonne of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases) is now included as an example of where goods or services are not subject to consumer pr

Carey Olsen confirmed as the leading Channel Islands law firm in Chambers UK rankings

The Chambers UK rankings follow last month's publication of the 2022 edition of The Legal 500 UK, which also saw Carey Olsen lead offshore firms in the Channel Islands with 18 top-tier rankings.

Luxembourg Securitisation Bill and Amended Draft Law : A bright future for CLOS

While very flexible, the Law contains a certain number of restrictions that constituted an impediment to particular types of arrangements and structures.

Walkers' London office confirmed as top offshore team in the City with Tier One rankings for BVI & Cayman law

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Walkers London office.