Managers of Wealth Offshore

The Betamax Case: The Aftermath

The case has important ramifications regarding the scope of a court in deciding whether to set aside or refuse to enforce an international arbitration award on the basis that it conflicts with public policy.

Brexit: less than 10 days to request a new residency permit

Tick Tock! Reminder to British Citizens Living in Luxembourg: Less than 10 days remaining to request a new residency permit before 30 June 2021

BVI Commercial Court discharges injunction in hard-fought BVI proceedings arising out of high-value arbitration

The Judge's willingness to rely on the terms of an award against a non-party on an interlocutory basis may have wide-reaching implications given the increasing popularity of arbitration in the BVI.

Carey Olsen advises FSN Capital on latest mid-market fund launch

The fund, which was oversubscribed and closed above its original hard cap, will continue FSN Capital's proven investment strategy of targeting control buyout investments of mid-sized companies in Northern Europe.

Multi-Juridictional Maples Team Advise Everarc on $2 Billion Acquisition

The Boards of Directors of EverArc and the company have each approved the proposed transaction which is expected to close in Q4 2021 and is subject to customary conditions.

BVI Corporate Director: Who are you responsible for if your company struggles with cash flow?

Under these circumstances, it is necessary to confirm the obligations of directors.

Walkers' Jersey and Guernsey Teams Combine on Corporate Restructuring for Real Estate Holding Structures

The Walkers Banking and Finance team included group partners Jon Le Rossignol and Kim Paiva, senior counsel Julia Keppe and associates Alice Wight and Pascalle Palmer.

Snapshot: enforcement against personal property in Guernsey – arrêts and désastre

The arrest is usually carried out by way of an inventory and the debtor's undertaking not to dispose of the assets listed.

GUERNSEY: Update on sanctions following Brexit

Guernsey shifted from following the EU’s framework to the UK in this area, which has led to additional changes and simplification to the local regulations.

Mourant advises on significant redomiciliation Scheme of Arrangement

Prior to the Scheme, the shares of EMC were listed solely on the TSX. The new listing will reportedly see Endeavour become the largest pure gold producer on the premium segment of the LSE.

Jersey Advocate launches a new and next generation family law firm

With the average divorce costing tens of thousands of pounds and trends showing a significant increase in the number of enquiries throughout the pandemic, Carly, who is listed as a Legal 500 recommended lawyer, identified a gap in the market.

Collas Crill Explains… Payment of Dividends and Distributions by a Guernsey Company

The 'maintenance of capital' rule is significantly relaxed in Guernsey, allowing for dividends and distributions to be paid from a far wider range of sources.

Understanding Economic Substance in the Cayman Islands and BVI

The intended activity, or activities, and the structure of the company should be reviewed against the substance legislation to ensure that the location of incorporation is viable for the vision of the entity.

Solvency Statements Under Companies (Jersey) Law 1991-is it Time to go Paperless?

The Law imposes a requirement for directors to form a conclusion as to the solvency of a company as a prerequisite to a number of corporate actions including the repurchase of its own shares, a reduction of capital and the continuance of a Jersey company

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