Managers of Wealth Offshore

Asset, Aviation and Real Estate Financing Trends

Offshore Perspective from a Guernsey Banking Lawyer

Cayman Islands Court of Appeal re-examines master-feeder redemption procedures

Upon receipt and acceptance of the Redemption Notice from the investor, the Feeder Fund had not submitted its own redemption notice to the Master Fund before the suspension.

Scope of the Cayman Islands Private Funds Law expanded

By way of background, the Private Funds Law, 2020 requires closed-ended Cayman Islands fund vehicles to apply for registration with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) within 21 days

Collas Crill Advises on Blue Islands £10 Million Loan Facility with Jersey Government

Collas Crill also advised on a complex security package consisting of Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney security as part of the transaction.

Dutch court to question ING and ex-CEO Hamers in money laundering case

But a group of disgruntled investors felt justice had not been served and the court in The Hague had said it would take their demands into consideration.

Financial Crime in Seychelles: Overview

In the Seychelles, the offences related to corporate fraud can be found in numerous Acts

Business Crime and Investigations in Bermuda

There is currently no legislation providing for an offence of corporate manslaughter in Bermuda.

Cayman Islands Private Funds Law – Change to Definition of “Private Fund”

Certain entities which have taken the view that they were not required to register pursuant to the original definition of “private fund” may need to reconsider whether they are within the scope of the PFL based on the new broader definition.

Cayman Islands Private Funds Law – Expanded Scope

As there is limited guidance on the scope of these categories and material sanctions for failure to register a private fund, a case-by-case analysis will be necessary.

7MB resort under pension probe

CNS was informed by workers from the resort that at least a year’s worth of contributions were missing from some pension accounts.

Government awards £252m PPE contract to private equity firm

Ayanda Capital Limited, owned through an offshore holding firm based in the tax haven of Mauritius, secured deal to supply an undisclosed number of face masks

Two at Mourant win STEP Excellence Award

Jamie completed his Diploma (typically taking two years) in just six months, while achieving a distinction in each exam.

Bail-out, bail-in: whose oar is it anyway? - The Bank (Recovery and Resolution) (Jersey) Law 2017

The Law will provide greater protection for depositors and the taxpayer.

Carey Olsen acts in BVI's first major virtual trial since COVID-19 lockdown

It is understood to be the the first fully virtual trial of its kind ever to be held in the BVI.

Nigerian fraudster ‘Hushpuppi’ given St. Kitts-Nevis passport in February 2020 nabbed by FBI

Relying on data carefully analysed from several iPhones belonging to Hushpuppi, the FBI was able to discover loads of communications between the suspect and his collaborators

Covid-19: Protecting Personal Data– The New Normal

At the same time, their smart home devices are capable of recording confidential conversations and their phones are able to track their movements with increasing precision.

Offshore Business Update - Appleby

The purpose of this report is to help our clients better understand what “business as usual” in our jurisdictions* actually means.

Four Carey Olsen lawyers among Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35

Four lawyers from across Carey Olsen's Guernsey and Jersey offices are featured in the 2020 eprivateclient Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35.

Bedell Cristin lawyers named in Channel Islands top young professionals’ list

She is an Advocate of the Royal Court of Guernsey

Limited partnerships relocating to Jersey: A new statutory pathway for migration

Importantly, the regulations make it clear that the continuance does not create a new legal entity.

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