12/11/2020
Cayman virtual asset service providers regime partially in force
his update provides a concise guide to the scope and key requirements and obligations of the VASP Regime, together with the practical steps that a VASP should take.
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12/10/2020
Dutch court to probe UBS boss over ING money laundering problems
It said ING had acted to prevent further violations and acknowledged the serious problems at the bank.
12/10/2020
Harneys Cyprus advises on €1.2 billion redevelopment of the Larnaca port and marina
The €1.2 billion project is one of the largest projects taking place in the Republic of Cyprus.
12/10/2020
Mourant helps keep Monsoon open
Laura Bougourd said she was delighted to have helped the property owners and the retailer come to an agreement which satisfied both parties.
12/10/2020
Update on Jersey register of beneficial owners and significant persons
The Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Law 2020, due to come into force on 6 January, establishes a new, central register of beneficial owners and significant persons of certain types of entities.
12/10/2020
Collas Crill Advises JTC on the Acquisition of RBC CEES Limited
The transaction is subject to relevant regulatory approvals and is expected to complete in early Q2 2021.
12/10/2020
Trustee problems and solutions - a jurisdictional comparison
These problems can increase in their scope and complexity for trustees who hold a mandate to manage structures with multiple layers of entities and assets located around the world.
12/10/2020
Ogier advises Warburg Pincus & TowerBrook Capital Partners on takeover offer
Ogier has advised the clients on all Jersey aspects of the transaction, including corporate structuring, regulatory and financing matters.
12/09/2020
Maples Group Expands Global Tax Expertise with New Partner in Luxembourg
Additionally a number of the team are also actively involved in policy discussions with government organisations and EU bodies and therefore have the ability to offer clients particular and unique insight into these developments.
12/09/2020
Mourant advises on gaming group cash box structure
The deal being implemented in part by way of a Jersey cash box structure.
12/09/2020
Mourant advises on successful fundraising for “DPE Deutschland IV” Fund
The Mourant team which advised on the fundraising was led by Partner Joel Hernandez, Counsel John MacFeeters and Paralegal Ellie Wood.
12/09/2020
The Insolvency Landscape in Jersey
Jersey is fortunate to benefit from sophisticated and robust legislation which can fairly balance the often competing interests of creditors who might want their money now and shareholders who might prefer to explore whether the business can continue and
12/09/2020
Walkers Advises on the £29 million Sale of Business Park
The team worked with lead counsel Trowers & Hamlins LLP and administrators Dominion on the matter.
12/09/2020
Switzerland orders 12 banks to comply with Fatca
The request from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) cited the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca) as the reason for compliance.
12/08/2020
Appleby Advises Yue Kan Holdings
Yue Kan intends to apply the net proceeds from the Share Offer to expand its fleet of vessels and site equipment and recruit additional staff to operate these vessels and equipment.
12/08/2020
Conyers Coverage – Cayman Islands – Issue 3
We also provide an update on Economic Substance developments and welcome the removal of the Cayman Islands from the EU’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions (the EU blacklist).
12/08/2020
Corbett Le Quesne wins Family Law A
The judging panel was made up of representatives of the Family Law Bar Association, Resolution, the Association of Lawyers for Children, and CILEx along with Family Law editors and publishing executives.
12/08/2020
Carey Olsen makes global commitment to environmental sustainability
Accreditation takes place over a five-step modular process with ESI Monitor independently verifying the results in order for organisations to understand their carbon footprint and success in implementing its environmental policy commitments.
12/07/2020
Carey Olsen advises Grant Thornton on acquisition of Saffery Champness' audit business in Guernsey
Carey Olsen advised Grant Thornton on all aspects of the acquisition including drafting and negotiating the purchase documentation and dealing with the transfer of employees.
12/07/2020
Appleby Instructed on Arcadia Group Administrations ,Obtaining Recognation of UK Officeholders
The recognition of the Joint Administrators in the jurisdictions will enable them to continue to trade the stores in those locations, whilst options are explored and the strategy of the administrations evolves.