Managers of Wealth Offshore

Norman Hau and Anna Lin Recognised in ALB’s “Top 15 Offshore Litigators 2021”

Both Norman and Anna are integral members of our Hong Kong team and are deserving recipients of this recognition.

Ogier shortlisted for three ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2021

The ALB Hong Kong Law Awards are the pre-eminent legal awards in Asia and honour the outstanding performance of private practitioners and in-house teams in the region.

Appleby Bermuda Awards 2021 Scholarships and Bursaries

The Legal Education Scholarship is an annual scholarship for a Bermudian student studying law who plans to return to Bermuda to practice.

The Privy Council clarifies operation of the rule in Prudential (the rule formerly known as the reflective loss principle)

The Privy Council left open the merits threshold test because it was not necessary to decide this point in light of the other findings.

Cayman Islands: Private Funds Fund Annual Return Form Released

Our Accounting, Tax & Agency Services team can provide FAR services that include on-boarding, assistance with FAR preparation, and ongoing feedback and consultation on completing the FAR.

How a convicted criminal can buy a famous English football club

The Magician” is Christopher Samuelson, a football dealmaker and offshore finance specialist.

Another attempt to re-write history: the limits of Jersey's remedies for mistake

The Former Trustee had obtained tax advice from a firm of chartered accountants in December 2011 and January 2012 in connection with the proposed transaction.

Guernsey’s Data Protection Regulator Approves New EU Standard Contractual Clauses

The New SCCs issued by the Commission take into account and reflect the Schrems II judgement, and ensure a higher level of data protection.

Latham & Watkins advises ARA

Cross-border team advises on the US$5.192 billion transaction.

English Court of Appeal holds s236 Insolvency Act Examinees Immune from Suit

The respondent unsuccessfully contested the application to amend at first instance on the basis that the amendments arose out of the information given in the s236 examination.

Guernsey’s proposed ‘Lasting Powers of Attorney’ law

The Law has been registered at the Greffe having received Royal Assent, but has not yet been commenced.

Viberts awarded Lexcel accreditation for the 10th consecutive year

Viberts was the first Jersey law firm to obtain the Lexcel accreditation and continues to be one of only a few firms on the island to hold this acclaimed award.

Conyers Supports Bermudian Students with Legal Education Awards

For more than 30 years, Conyers has supported students in the community through its Legal Education Awards.

Ogier continues to expand private client offering in Hong Kong

Members of Ogier's Trusts Advisory Group based in Hong Kong have a particular focus on providing private client services to clients across East Asia and in multiple languages, including Cantonese, English and Mandarin.

Ogier advises Aroundtown SA and CPI Property Group on the acquisition of shares in Globalworth

The cash offer was implemented by way of a takeover offer under which Globalworth shareholders received €7.00 in cash for each share held, valuing Globalworth at approximately €1.571 billion.

Ogier's Cayman multi-disciplinary Dispute Resolution team continues to grow

Over the past year, the Global DR team has grown to a total of 85 as it continues to develop and cater for clients.

Financier Worldwide: Data Protection & Privacy Laws

How to manage internal risks and threats.

Hong Kong Partner Named As "M&A Lawyer Of The Year"

Most recently, David was also named as “Corporate Finance Lawyer of the Year – Cayman Islands” in Finance Monthly’s 2021 Legal Awards for the second time in three years and ranked as “M&A Rising Star” in IFLR1000 20

Viberts shortlisted in the 2022 Citywealth IFC Awards

Being shortlisted is testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone within the firm and the continued support of our valued clients”.

New opportunities in an evolving workplace

This past year, Ogier experienced one of its biggest periods of growth with plenty of job opportunities across a variety of levels and the highest number of applications for our bursary and trainee solicitor programmes.