Managers of Wealth Offshore

New Statements of Insolvency Practice published in Jersey

Read our summary of the new guidance

British Virgin Islands - Voluntary Liquidations For First Half Year Companies

Leveraging our legal and specialised fiduciary and fund services teams

The LLC – a proposed new vehicle in Guernsey

LLCs already feature in a number of other jurisdictions such as the Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, Bermuda and most recently Jersey

Strength in numbers: joint liquidator appointments in cross-border insolvency

There are certain factors to be addressed when seeking to appoint joint liquidators, especially if they may be faced with conflicting obligations in two jurisdictions or where their duties pursuant to their appointment in one jurisdiction make it difficul

In Brief: Jersey Employment Law - Spring 2021

If implemented the new system will require employers to apply for specific permission for any new employee who does not have long-term permission.

FinServices sector left reeling in wake of high-profile arrests on money laundering charges

Malta’s business community is in turmoil following recent damning developments in the investigation into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, the outgoing president of the Malta Chamber of Commerce told Business Today

Asset Tracing in Guernsey and Jersey

The Court confirmed that this conclusion was due at least in part to the importance of financial services to Guernsey and that the Island should not become a “safe haven for those wishing to evade their financial liabilities”.

Appleby Acted as Bermuda Counsel to the Seller of Northstar Group and its Wholly- Owned Providence Life Assurance Company

The seller is remaining involved in the business to assist with transition of client and regulator relationships.

Harneys Cyprus maintains high ranking by Chambers Europe

The team also act for clients on financial law matters, such as project finance and debt restructuring, and are highly experienced in syndicated financing and refinancing transactions.

Appleby Shortlisted as International Law Firm of the Year

Appleby has a thriving private client and trusts practice in some of the most well-regulated and highly regarded offshore jurisdictions for the creation and administration of trust structures.

New financial court judge sworn in

The Financial Services Division is an integral part of our Grand Court, providing an extremely high level of expertise in the complex litigation that emanates as a result of the Cayman Islands’ world-class standing in the financial industry.”

Ashurst advises Negentropy Capital Partners on Italian investments

The Ashurst team led by partners Antonios Nezeritis and Isabelle Lentz advised on the Luxembourg aspects of the investments.

Important updates to the BVI trust legislation ensure that it remains a leading jurisdiction of choice for international high net worth families

These new features were brought in following a thorough review of the worldwide trust landscape, conducted by the STEP BVI Trust and Succession Law Review Committee

Collas Crill Advises Guernsey post on HRAIR Acquisition

Collas Crill acted as lead counsel with a team made up of Partner Matt Gilley, Of Counsel Fiona Wilson and Associate Alex Wileman-Smith.

Carey Olsen leads on five jurisdictional chapters in latest edition of Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery

In total, the guide explores the latest legislative, regulatory and enforcement developments across 16 jurisdictions

The Cayman Islands administrative fines regime

CIMA may impose such administrative fines in respect of breaches of certain prescribed provisions, categorised as minor, serious or very serious.

Walkers (Bermuda) Limited Acts on Barclays Bank UK Retirement Fund GBP5 Billion Longevity Swap

Barclays Retirement Fund entered into the longevity swap arrangement with RGA to hedge its longevity risk exposure via a Bermuda reinsurance of a Guernsey in order to optimise payment obligations to its members and reduce risk related to increasing life e

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