Managers of Wealth Offshore

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.

More lawyers recognised as ‘Rising Stars’ in Legal 500 rankings

Laura, also a Senior Associate, has experience in corporate and finance transactions as well as debt listings on the Channel Islands Securities Exchange Authority.

Protectors’ powers to consent to or veto trustee decisions: Jersey’s Royal Court explains the limits

The Court held that the protector will usually be entitled and required to form his or her own judgment on a trustee’s decision and whether to consent to it

BVI and Nevis trusts case a 'dangerous game of double or quits' rules High Court judge

A few days later the UK company set up a remuneration trust (the First trust) for the benefit of its employees excluding Mr and Mrs Bhaur, to be funded by the transfer of the beneficial interest in the properties.

The restated Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law

In headline terms, the categories of licensees, exemptions available and the definition of controlled investments have remained unchanged and, as such, the categorisation of existing legal structures are unaffected by the amendments.

Termination of Cayman vehicles - advance planning to minimise 2022 fees

This is the preferred route as once the vehicle has been dissolved by voluntary liquidation, it cannot be legally re-instated by any interested party.

Ogier's Guernsey Dispute Resolution team now one of the largest in the Island

The team of qualified lawyers also comprises Heidi Sandy, Nick Taitz, Zoë Beer, Margeaux Malherbe and Gareth Parr, together with paralegal Victoria Randall and current trainee solicitors James Hewlett and Andrew Tautscher.

Carey Olsen supports Konfio

The most recent funding included a US$110 million extension to Konfio's Series E capital raise, which had already secured US$135 million.

Bedell Cristin Head of Wills & Probate to speak at STEP Jersey 29th Annual Conference 2021

This will be a very welcome in-person event with plenty of networking opportunities.

UAE: Offshore FinTech Trends

These initiatives include sandboxes and test licences for start-ups as well as the DIFC FinTech HUB, which is the first and largest FinTech accelerator in the region.

Uncertainty around Transfer of Assets Abroad regime increases following latest Fisher case judgment

The judgment has important implications for anybody advising on the Transfer of Assets Abroad regime

62 investors lose bid to sue Gibraltar Qrops trustee in UK

Judge said they failed to establish a ‘good arguable case’ for it to take place in Britain

Guernsey's Revision of Laws is about to come into force

The long-running Revision of Laws project (Revision of Laws) is about to reach its culmination. O

UK judge rules pension losses lawsuit should have happened in Gibraltar

The Castle Trust Group was formed over 20 years ago and has represented a range of clients including banks, quoted companies, wealthy individuals and pension funds.

Henry Wickham sworn in as a Notary Public

Henry is a former chair of the STEP Jersey branch and a Legal 500 UK 2021 Key Lawyer.

Cryptocurrencies And The Irish Courts

The Irish Courts, like the Courts in other jurisdictions, have to date taken a practical approach to ensure that traditional legal remedies