Managers of Wealth Offshore

Advancing Fund Governance For Closed Ended Structures

As the use of these structures has become increasingly prevalent

GBP 2Million Fine for Contempt of Court: The Jersey Royal Court Issues Stark Warning to Litigants

The Jersey Court has shown that it continues to expect, and if necessary will demand, compliance with its orders.

A Key Player in Malaysia's Biggest-Ever Corruption Scandal Found Sanctuary in Cyprus With Help From a Major London Firm

To solve these problems, Low turned to the sunny eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus

Differences in rights do not necessarily fracture a class

The scheme provided creditors with four options, each provided a better return than in the event of the Company’s liquidation.

Walkers Advises Wildlife Charity On New Constitution On Pro Bono Basis

It deliver’s wildlife tourism initiatives and runs the Island’s popular wildlife Puffin webcam.

Harneys wins three 2020 Deal of the Year Awards from China Business Law Journal

The China Business Law Journal’s awards are presented annually and are based on hundreds of nominations from in-house counsel and other qualified observers, and research conducted by the China Business Law Journal’s editorial team.

Court rules assets in Eric Watson's offshore trusts are protected, for now

Watson would eventually be thrown in Pentonville Prison for contempt of court after the court found he failed to provide details of a bank account in his mother’s name.

Bedell Cristin Partner named in the 2021 eprivateclient 50 Most Influential list

Her practice is truly international given her fluency in Mandarin which means she is widely known by the Chinese community in London

Maples Group Supports Major Investment Banks On Landmark Luxembourg Securitisation

The Initial Purchasers purchased notes issued by a Luxembourg special purpose vehicle for the principal amount of US$500 million.

Courts suspend media access to case files

The Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009 states in Section 7 (9) that “all proceedings instituted in any court for the determination of the existence or extent of any civil right or obligation, including the announcement of the decision of the cou

Emma Huelin sworn in as Solicitor of the Royal Court of Jersey

Prior to that, Emma completed work experience at Mourant in 2013 and 2014 while studying for a BSc in Biomedical Science at the University of Sheffield, followed by the Graduate Diploma in Law at the University of Law in London.

Ogier advises on acquisition of Priory Group

Macfarlanes acted as UK corporate counsel to Waterland.

Recent legal trends in Dispute Resolution in the Cayman Islands

Each case comes with its own varied fact pattern but in a typical case a Cayman trust has somehow become involved in overseas proceedings and its trustee asks a Cayman court for directions about how to proceed.

Elementary, My Dear Watson: Royal Court of Jersey Refuses to Allow Seizure of Judgment Debtor's Interests as Discretionary Beneficiary of Three Trusts

A key takeaway for trustees from the judgment is that they should now undertake a review of their trust instruments

CH-Force/Debt Rescheduling Fraud: Coordinated operation in Switzerland and Germany

The highly extensive and elaborate structure of the business model identified demands complex and resource-intensive measures that do not in themselves guarantee the success of the criminal proceedings.

Brexit focus: New opportunities for the Channel Islands

Times of great change such as Brexit lead to uncertainty and can be challenging, especially in the unprecedented circumstances represented by Covid 19.

Key trends in offshore dispute resolution: Q&A with Global Head of Dispute Resolution Marc Kish

Needless to say many of our international clients have been impacted by the coronavirus, which in some cases has delayed or interrupted discussions around restructuring of groups of companies where site inspections and in-person meetings have been unable

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