Managers of Wealth Offshore

Securitisation in the UAE: A compelling proposition

The UAE is also proving an increasingly compelling destination for international investment.

Ogier's James Lydeard joins Jersey's next generation of sustainable finance leaders

The scheme offers an apprenticeship in purpose-led branding and storytelling, which has been designed to help professionals from across the island's financial services support the industry to build back better on a global stage.

Walkers advises on Blackbird II's $745m asset-backed notes issuance

Walkers are providing registered office and share trustee services to BBIRD Cayman

Appleby Mauritius successfully obtains Interim Relief under the International Arbitration Act 2008.

Such interim relief had to be sought before the Supreme Court of Mauritius against the backdrop of a challenge as to the juridical seat of arbitration.

Harneys grants legal scholarship to talented Caymanian

Kayla was born and raised in the Cayman Islands and has always had a keen interest in the financial services industry.

Constructive Trusts Over Jersey Immovable Property Shown Red Card by the English Court

The often referred to case in this regard is Re the Esteem Settlement [2002] JLR 234 where a victim of fraud sought the recovery of significant sums misappropriated in breach of fiduciary duty

Collas Crill Assists FRP with Debenhams Brand

The Collas Crill team was made up of Group Partners Simon Hurry and Mike Williams

Carey Olsen advises G Medical on Nasdaq listing

In connection with G Medical's Nasdaq listing, Carey Olsen worked alongside US counsel Sullivan & Worcester LLP and advised the company on all Cayman Islands regulatory and legal aspects of G Medical's IPO and admission to listing.

Ogier represents DCP Capital, Ocean Link and Rick Yan

Under the terms of the agreement and plan of merger, on completion, 51job will merge with Garnet Faith Limited, a Cayman Islands company controlled by the investor consortium

Appleby has acts as Cayman counsel to Black Spade Acquisition Co's USD150 million SPAC IPO

The Appleby team was led by David Bulley, Partner in Appleby’s Hong Kong office, and Dean Bennett, Counsel in Appleby’s Cayman office with assistance from Alejandra Gonzalez Saucedo.

Appleby's Hong Kong office continues to act as Bermuda and BVI Counsel for China Oil and Gas Group

China Oil and Gas is a national piped gas operator in China focused on providing natural gas to end customers through the operation of its own natural gas branch pipelines and city-gas distribution networks.

Major Amendments to BVI's Trusts Laws

The amendments move the BVI's trusts regime into line with, and in certain aspects ahead of, its competitor jurisdictions in the offshore trusts marketplace.

Amendments to Trust and Probates Legislation of the British Virgin Islands now in Force

Section 12 of the Special Trusts Act deals with the modification of the rule in Saunders v Vautier as it relates to trusts with respect to which the application of section 58 of the Trustee Act is specifically excluded.

Structuring from the foundations to the stars: Cayman foundation companies and STAR trusts

The law relating to STAR trusts is the same as for ordinary trusts (e.g. discretionary trusts) unless expressly provided for in Part VIII of the Trusts Act.

Snapshot: management meetings confirmed as being integral in section 238 proceedings

The Company contended that, in the absence of any evidence from the Dissenters' expert as to why a management meeting was required, it was not necessary to arrange the meeting.

Walkers expands Regulatory practice in Asia

The expansion of the Asia-based Regulatory team is in response to growing regional client demand for specialist offshore regulatory expertise.

Luxembourg Simplifies Legal Framework for Non-Profits

Instead, they must establish a register of members kept by the board of directors.

Carey Olsen advises West China Cement on US$600 million bond issue

The notes are guaranteed by WC Cement Limited (incorporated in the British Virgin Islands) and certain other subsidiaries of the Company.

Former Abraaj CFO fined US$1.7m for deception

During both periods, Mr Dave was authorised by the DFSA to perform licensed functions as the Finance Officer and Licensed Director of Abraaj Capital Limited (ACLD), a DFSA Authorised Firm.

Royal Court of Jersey declines to grant application to correct trustee's mistake and Permit Partial Rescission

While the Royal Court accepted that Article 47G provides for a flexible remedy, allowing the court to determine the extent to which a voidable power has effect, it held that this did not give the court the power to rewrite history and substitute a differe