Managers of Wealth Offshore

Ogier in BVI achieves top tier rankings in Chambers 2021

Ranked in the top tier, BVI practice partner and the office's head of Finance Ray Wearmouth was observed by clients as one of the 'top individuals' in the market

Cayman enjoys biggest spike in new formations in 3 years

Although formations in the first two quarters of 2020 were somewhat flat owing to continued consolidation in the US healthcare space, the number of new formations accelerated in the third and fourth quarters.

Carey Olsen advises Cordiant Digital Infrastructure on London Stock Exchange fund listing

Working alongside onshore counsel Gowling WLG led by investment funds partner John Reed, Carey Olsen advised on the Guernsey legal and regulatory aspects of the Guernsey-incorporated fund.

Challenges and opportunities: how investment funds are weathering the pandemic

On the subject of funds launches, Jo moderated a discussion examining the difficulties of launching funds in the current climate and how to strategize accordingly.

The Carlyle case - the final chapter

The Carlyle case is of particular relevance now, during the current climate of the Covid-19 pandemic

Carey Olsen supports Earth Capital's Nobel Sustainability Fund on Guernsey Green Fund designation

The accreditation provides investors with the confidence that investments are being used for environmental purposes and are monitored against a recognised set of regulatory standards.

Cayman Islands AML Country Update

The PCA also creates and sets out the obligations of the Financial Reporting Authority (FRA) which is the financial intelligence unit established in the Cayman Islands to receive, analyse and take action with respect to reports of suspicious activities.

Witnessing Wills In A Covid-19 World

A witness who appears by audio-visual link must, as soon as is reasonably practicable after witnessing the signing of the Will

Family business succession planning in Asia – Retaining control

Family businesses in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Asia in general, have always been a key factor in generating wealth

Carey Olsen Singapore advises CN Energy on Nasdaq listing

The IPO raised US$20 million for the China-based manufacturer and supplier of wood-based activated carbon and a producer of biomass electricity.

Costs in liquidation proceedings – does the failure to set aside a statutory demand subvert the general rule that costs follow the event?

The debtor can resist liquidation proceedings and, where the debtor can show that the debt is disputed on genuine and substantial grounds, the court will dismiss the application.

Mourant is the leading advisor by assets to Jersey funds

This is a reflection of our extensive experience, technical rigour, deep resources and dedication to client service, built through many years of sustained growth and trusted relationships with our clients, who are our core focus.

Growth perspectives for the first established international offshore firm in Luxembourg

In the interview, he explains why the firm is uniquely placed to apply a global perspective to Luxembourg as a leading international investment domicile.

Ogier in Luxembourg rated among top law firms in 5 key areas by Leaders League

Ogier is the first and longest-standing established international offshore firm in Luxembourg and is uniquely placed to apply a global perspective to Luxembourg as a leading international investment domicile.

Appleby Acts As Cayman Islands Counsel To Noble Holding Corporation Plc's Restructuring By Way of Chapter 11

This multi-jurisdictional transaction was also supported by Senior Associate Rebecca Jack from Appleby’s BVI office and Associate Ann-Alecia Moore from Appleby’s Cayman Islands office.

The Secret Luxembourg Base of Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia

The intensely hierarchical and clannish ’Ndrangheta have fanned out across the world from their home base in southern Italy, often using family-based chain migration to get footholds in new markets.

Over HK$8 billion from scam victims laundered through Hong Kong bank accounts in 2020: police sources

As the HK$8.33 billion in 2020 involved nearly 2,600 stop-payment requests from victims, police sources said thousands of Hong Kong bank accounts – both personal and business – were believed to have been used to collect and launder the funds.

Carey Olsen advises Epiris and James Hay Holdings on Nucleus Financial Group acquisition

Epiris Fund II (Fund II) has owned James Hay since 2019 when it bought the business as part of its acquisition of IFG Group plc.

Probate and estate administration for non-Jersey domiciliaries

If the value of the estate is under £10,000 a small estates exemption may apply.

Jersey fast-track procedure to obtain Jersey grant

The Fast-Track process is therefore only applicable to estates where the deceased died domiciled in England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Guernsey or the Isle of Man.

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