Managers of Wealth Offshore

Hatstone Establishes European hub in Dublin

Ireland has become an attractive foothold for international law firms, financial institutions, trust companies and fund management providers in the aftermath of Brexit.

The Legal 500 EMEA Recognises 41 Maples Lawyers in EMEA Guide

The strong client testimonials received as well as these rankings are all the more noteworthy, given the global circumstances of the past 12 months.

Harneys Cyprus remains top tier in Legal 500 EMEA rankings

Counsel Sonia Hamshaw and Associate Marisa Efstathiou Petevi were listed as rising stars in their respective practices.

Bedell Cristin advises Prestige Funds on new Shariah-compliant real assets and project financing fund

The fund is targeting $50-75m in year one from Islamic institutional investors.

Carey Olsen advises Maximus in groundbreaking AI joint venture with IMAX

We were delighted to advise Daniel and the team

Bond restructuring – overcoming structural bond impediments to effect a compromise

It should be noted that the restructuring in that case was by way of a plan of arrangement under the new English Part 26A of the 2006 Act, implemented by the Corporate Governance and Insolvency Act 2020, where cross-class cram downs are available.

Walkers Named 'Offshore Law Firm of the Year' for Second Time at Chambers Awards

The Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards honour the work of international and national law firms across the region and nominations are based on research carried out for the Chambers Asia-Pacific guide.

ENSafrica’s Thierry Koenig nominated to sit on the Institute of Judicial and Legal Studies board

The IJLS plays a key role in the professional development of barristers, attorneys and notaries in Mauritius

Bedell Cristin to speak at PCD Club Cayman update

The session will discuss the latest trends and information on Cayman residence, investment, fund and wealth structuring for HNW families organised by PCD Club on 21 April 2021.

Channel Islands Funds Quarterly Update: Q1 2021

The consultation paper proposes additions to the Finance Sector Code of Corporate Governance

Carey Olsen a finalist for WealthBriefing European Awards 2021

More than 80 firms have been selected as finalists, with Carey Olsen among the 18 shortlisted for the private client categories, which includes Best Offshore Law Firm.

HSBC wins London court fight with liquidators of bank owned by Allen Stanford

Liquidators of Stanford International Bank, which was incorporated in Antigua, complained that HSBC bosses should have been quicker to freeze Stanford International accounts.

Billionaire Robert Smith’s Lawyer Kepke Charged in Tax Case

Kepke allegedly helped Smith avoid taxes through entities

Walkers Ireland LLP receives top tier rankings across multiple practices areas by Legal 500 2021

Once again capital markets lawyer and managing partner, Garry Ferguson, has been listed in the 'Hall of Fame' category.

BNF Bank distances itself from former manager facing money laundering charges Business

In a statement, BNF said Buttigieg retired from the bank in 2018.

Financial Services Industry in The Bahamas Welcomes New Act

Banks in resolution must prepare and submit periodically to the Central Bank a “recovery plan” which provides for the rapid and orderly recovery of such bank

Malta involved in Italian fuel tax fraud investigation worth €1 billion

€600 million in assets seized and 23 people arrested.

Cayman Islands: the new ground zero for US hedge funds engaging in share appraisal litigation

The concomitant of an increasing number of take-privates is an increasing number of dissenter disputes concerning fair value.

Mourant successful in resisting an out of time appeal

Mourant Partner Christopher Edwards, Counsel Sandra Duerden and Associate Rowan Coffer worked on the defence.

Royal Court confirms Guernsey Financial Services Commission period

The GFSC opposed the application on the basis that the law set an appeal period of 28 days; and there was no discretion to extend that.