Managers of Wealth Offshore

Offshore Trusts – Options for HNWIs

As British Overseas Territories, the islands’ legal systems are based on that of England, with final appeal to the Privy Council of the House of Lords in the UK.

There’s no place to wind-up like home

The judge opined that this approach is consistent with principle.

Commercial Partner, Christel Sands-Feaste, featured in Opalesque Roundtable (2020)

Christel shares her insight as to the jurisdiction’s current status post Dorian, discusses the work that has been done to refine the substance legislation and advises regarding the potential growth for The Bahamas moving forward

Provisional Liquidation – A Neglected Tool in the Bahamian Insolvency Toolbox

Bahamian companies in financial distress and their directors would do well to avail themselves of this far too neglected insolvency tool.

Cayman Islands Court of Appeal enforces foreign arbitral award in favour of Brazilian airline

The Court of Appeal has now held that the award debtors and respondents to the appeal are estopped from challenging enforcement of the award by virtue of Brazilian court decisions, in which the various challenges had already been raised and dismissed.

Cayman costs ruling a word of warning to "friendly creditors"

The petitioner argued that as the debt was not disputed when the petition was brought, and has since been paid, it was successful and the usual costs order should follow.

Harneys associate named Director of Women’s Offshore Network in the British Virgin Islands Sarah Bolt Sarah Bolt Sarah Bolt

She was appointed Director of WON at the organisation’s AGM on 23 July 2020

Ogier advises APG Asset Management on purchase of stake in premium shopping outlet operator

The sale of VIA is subject to Hammerson shareholder approval and it is anticipated that the sale will complete in the fourth quarter of 2020.

How the Cayman Islands Courts Can Assist Parties in Foreign Proceedings

Upon request of a foreign court or tribunal, the Grand Court may order that evidence be taken in the Cayman Islands

Walkers Commits to Jersey IoD Diversity and Inclusion 2020 Vision Statement

The firm has recently established a Channel Islands Diversity and Inclusion Committee chaired by partner Alexandra Corner

Bedell Cristin recognised as top offshore law firm by eprivateclient for third year running

This year’s ranking is the first time that eprivateclient has separately recognised firms that operate across multiple jurisdictions and those that work from a single jurisdiction, with Bedell Cristin firmly ranked in the Top Tier of the multiple ju

Maples Group Recognised in 2020 Finance Dublin Awards

The law firm received awards in both the Loans & Financing and Innovative Financing categories

Carey Olsen launches new Bermuda corporate services offering

Carey Olsen Services Bermuda specialises in the complete range of corporate administration and compliance services

UCITS can no longer invest in loans

This new position is the result of a detailed eligibility assessment of loans by the CSSF, and reflects discussions held at ESMA level as well as the regulatory practices of other EU Member States.

Ogier advises Kismet Acquisition One Corp

The Ogier team was led by partner Michael Killourhy and included senior associate David Mathews.

Bedell Cristin advises Atlantic Leaf on its £152m acquisition by Jersey scheme of arrangement

The scheme became effective on 4 August 2020 and the acquisition is expected to complete on 17 August 2020.

Dirty money law to give State power to seize luxury assets without criminal conviction

Law will empower Asset Recovery Bureau to confiscate assets acquired through criminal means without criminal conviction

Extra-territorial scope of the Cayman Islands Fraudulent Dispositions Law

The FDL provides that dispositions of property made with an intent to defraud and at an undervalue are voidable on the application of a prejudiced creditor.

Protection from predatory creditor actions in the BVI: the imposition of a “moratorium” in all but name

The terms of the joint provisional liquidators’ appointment mean that they will supervise the ongoing management of the companies by the existing boards of directors

Offshore Business Update-Issue 20

As a global firm, at Appleby we believe we have a fundamental responsibility to do whatever we can to help our clients – and the business community at large – stay updated on the implications of the pandemic for the continuation of business of

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