09/24/2020
While its jurisdiction is statutory, the Cayman court will nevertheless apply the American Cyanamid principles, save with a higher threshold in assessing the plaintiff's case given the stringent nature of the relief.
09/24/2020
Carey Olsen has been shortlisted for Offshore Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2020.
09/23/2020
Malta police arrest former PM’s chief of staff in money laundering probe
Schembri had been a close friend of Fenech and attended meetings during which Muscat was briefed by the police on the murder investigations.
09/23/2020
Hatstone’s Jersey team advises on a Sharia’a compliant refinancing for BLME
We are pleased to have worked with BLME and Hatstone on this transaction.
09/23/2020
Restructurings – Making the Most of the Offshore Aspects from a UK Perspective
The most common example of obtaining defensive assistance offshore is by seeking a stay of proceedings against the company.
09/23/2020
Collas Crill to Host Seminar on Future Business Risks
Sometimes it feels like we'll never know what life will throw at us next. Uncertainty in business, politics and the day-to-day is on the increase.
09/22/2020
US Department Of Justice: U.S. Taxpayer In Panama Papers Investigation Sentenced To Prison
In addition to the prison term, Judge Berman ordered von der Goltz to serve three years of supervised release, to pay forfeiture in the amount of $5,373,609 and restitution in the amount of $3,448,848, and to pay a fine in the amount of $30,000.
09/22/2020
Mourant advises on sale of securities in landmark Brazilian IPO
The deal is another high profile Latin-American transaction for Mourant's team in the BVI, led by Senior Associate Saraid Taylor, working with Partner, Rachael McDonald.
09/22/2020
Developments in the Disclosure and Provision of Legal Entity Information in Jersey
The draft Regulations provide for information on significant persons to be made public on the Companies Register.
09/22/2020
Travelex refinance and restructure advised by Walkers’ Jersey
Walkers' Jersey team has advised on the multi-million pound restructuring of Travelex, the world's largest foreign exchange bureau
09/22/2020
Can a Jersey foundation be set aside on the grounds of mistake?
The Court considered the analogous example of the register of companies and noted that there was no equivalent power for the Court to set aside the incorporation of a company ab initio.
09/21/2020
The files identify at least $2 trillion in transactions between 1999 and 2017 flagged as possible evidence of money laundering or other criminal activity by compliance officers of banks and financial institutions.
09/18/2020
The Harneys team was led by Partner Raymond Ng with support from Legal Manager Nicholas Fong.
09/18/2020
Client Director named in Top 35 Under 35
Of the 70 men and women featured in the Top 35 Under 35 lists, Mr Queripel was one of the 18 Channel Islands-based professionals to be recognised.
09/18/2020
New bill aims to give legislature administrative independence
The Legislative Assembly Management Bill provides for the independent management of the assembly’s administrative functions and is being sponsored by the Portfolio for the Civil Service.
09/18/2020
The Top 35 Under 35 is designed to identify, recognise, introduce and promote the rising stars of the private wealth advisory sector.
09/16/2020
Malta: Attorney General blocks publication of Keith Schembri inquiry
But in one of her first decisions since taking up office last week, Attorney General Victoria Buttigieg ruled out releasing any copies “at this stage”.
09/16/2020
She works across numerous cases and advises leading onshore law firms, fiduciaries and high net worth individuals on trust, commercial, insolvency and regulatory matters and has also acted for trustees and beneficiaries internationally.
09/16/2020
Digital asset custody platform Anchorage is adding proposed Bermuda bank Jewel as a client. That may help crypto companies globally access traditional banking.
09/15/2020
One of the recommendations that is most likely to affect the BVI Commercial Court is the recommendation for the removal of the requirement in CPR Part 7 that the court's permission is required before a claim form can be served out of the jurisdiction