Managers of Wealth Offshore

Does dirty money need banking secrecy to thrive?

Recently uncovered suspicious transaction reports, made to the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), show Swiss banks moving billions of dollars around the world.

Mourant is the first law firm to aim for ESI accreditation

With offices in BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Jersey and London, we recognise the different challenges facing businesses wanting to improve their environmental footprint.

Legal 500 confirms Carey Olsen as top offshore law firm in the Channel Islands

Carey Olsen continues to lead all offshore law firms in the Channel Islands after gaining 18 top-tier rankings in the latest edition of Legal 500 UK – six more than its nearest competitor.

Communication is Key: Cayman Islands Court Approves Direct Court-to-Court Protocol in LATAM Airlines Restructuring

This decision also serves as useful reminder of the Court's practice regarding its cooperation with foreign courts.

Nib Manager Denies Fraud Charges

The prosecution alleged the group conspired to commit fraud by false pretences sometime between June 23 and July 14 of this year.

Carey Olsen advises committee of lenders in relation to FatFace restructuring

As part of the transaction, ownership of the FatFace group has transitioned to the group's lenders who were represented by Carey Olsen in Jersey.

Malta police arrest former PM's chief of staff in golden passports scandal

Malta police arrested Keith Schembri, who was the chief of staff of former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, early on Tuesday as part of an investigation into money laundering of funds derived from kickbacks on sales of Maltese passports.

Panama Papers accountant gets three years

He helped US clients evade taxes and worked with lawyers at Mossack Fonseca

Ogier advises on acquisition of stake in Advisa Group

Ogier provided initial structuring advice and assisted with the implementation of the transaction

Carey Olsen's Susie Tindall becomes a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Governance Practitioners

"The recognition by my peers of my governance experience is of course gratifying, and I am proud to be able to put that experience to good use on behalf of our clients," said Susie.

Commercial Attorneys Contribute to Thomson Reuters Country Guide

Thomson Reuters relies on industry expertise and innovative technology to deliver financial and business information to decision-makers in the financial, legal, tax, accounting, and media markets.

Jersey Court Decision in Beddoe Application may have Implications for Statutory Firewall

The court was also prepared to direct the trustee to waive privilege in its legal advice, despite the benefit of doing so being both marginal and speculative.

Walkers Advises Filinvest on US$200 million Notes Issuance

The Walkers team was led by Hong Kong-based partner Nicholas Davies with assistance from associate Sonya Saxena.

Ogier in Jersey advises Medicxi on close of €200 million fund

MS1 has committed to fund and accelerate the portfolio’s development plans through to the next stages of value creation.

Single mum wins Guernsey pension trustee appeal

After she lost £330,000 from her pension pots

Redomiciliation Of Insurers Under Bermuda Law

It will be necessary to consider whether the procedure in that jurisdiction is complementary to the procedure that must be followed in Bermuda.

The Fincen Files

Senior Associate Nin Ritchie shares her thoughts on the recent news about the FinCEN leaks.

Cayman injunctions in aid of foreign proceedings

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.

Carey Olsen shortlisted for eighth year running at The Lawyer Awards

Carey Olsen has been shortlisted for Offshore Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 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.