Managers of Wealth Offshore

Central Bank of Ireland Publishes Findings from its Fitness and Probity Thematic Inspections

Firms should consider the contents of this letter and determine what, if any, action needs to be taken.

Harneys secures Tier 1 ranking for new Regulatory and Compliance category

This is an outstanding achievement for our team to be the sole firm ranked in the top tier for this important category.

Appleby Partner Garry Manley Receives Citywealth IFC Lawyer Of The Year Award

Appleby partner Garry Manley has received a silver award for “IFC Lawyer of the year, partner” at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2020.

Opening of DITC Portal | Updates on AEOI and Economic Substance

This advisory provides a summary of the key points.

Ogier advises on the establishment of Rigtrain plc

Partner Sophie Reguengo and associate William Costa advised the client, alongside Wedlake Bell, on all aspects of the Jersey establishment documents and all corporate and regulatory documents.

Appleby Crowned Isle of Man Firm of the Year

The categories include an award for Firm of the Year in six offshore jurisdictions, including the Isle of Man.

Ireland Update: Winds of Change for Whistleblowing

The Whistleblowing Directive will also impose strict timeframes within which employers must comply with their obligations.

Ogier in the BVI recognised as the stand out offshore firm

The Investment Funds team, led by Leading Individual Simon Schilder, is noted for expertise in complex fund formations and fund structures, with Marie-Claire Fudge ranked as a key lawyer in this area.

Maples Group Maintains Top Tier Rankings

Impressively, the firm received nine Tier 1 rankings and, throughout the guide, clients endorsed the firm as a "market leader" with "experience in the Cayman Islands with complex, multi-jurisdictional" matters and a "deserved repu

James Campbell the only Jersey lawyer elected to prestigious American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel

To qualify for membership, a lawyer must have no less than 10 years' experience in the active practice of probate and trust law or estate planning.

Implementation of anti-corruption recommendations ‘all the more pressing’ (updated)

Of the 16 recommendations made by Greco in 2016 to Cyprus, seven have been fully implemented, six remain partly implemented and three have not been implemented, according to the compliance report.

Carey Olsen Bermuda announces continued growth and office move as it celebrates third anniversary

These new additions mark exceptional growth for the firm which opened its doors with only a single employee, managing partner

Ogier advises video live-streaming platform on merger

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021

Carey Olsen named best Guernsey law firm by Who's Who Legal

Published by Law Business Research, Who's Who Legal has been identifying the foremost legal practitioners in multiple areas of business law since 1996.

Managing and Resolving Shareholder Disputes in Jersey

Whilst shareholders remain caught by the principle of reflective loss, which the Supreme Court likened to 'ghastly legal Japanese knotweed', they still have a number of powerful tools at their disposal which can cause significant disruption and

Appleby Acted as Bermuda Counsel for Ascendant Group Limited

Under the terms of the all-cash transaction, Ascendant’s shareholders received U.S.$36 per common share, representing an aggregate share purchase price of approximately U.S.$365 million.

HMRC criminal actions against rich individuals jump 40% in 2019/20

The role of the unit is to use criminal and civil powers to investigate suspicious or serious non-compliance by companies and the wealthiest taxpayers.

Cayman Islands Virtual Assets Framework

As part of the registration or notification process, entities will also be required to complete an 'AML/CFT Form' which will need to be submitted through CIMA's REEFS online portal.

Appleby Shortlisted for Mauritius Law Firm of the Year

The awards reflect notable achievements for work carried out over the past 12 months.

Appleby Advises Lumina Group

Lumina provides fire safety services in Hong Kong.