Managers of Wealth Offshore

The Ecclesiastical Court: Transfer and Review

Questions have been raised in recent years however as to whether this function should remain with the Ecclesiastical Court.

European Commission report on AIFMD Review – NPPRs set to continue for the time being?

The report notes a variety of market views across EU Member States in relation to NPPRs

GIN Members' Newsletter

Many of you will know that the UK Business Secretary announced a temporary suspension of the wrongful trading rules between 1 March and 1 June 2020 in order to provide directors with some breathing room given the extraordinary economic impact of the econo

Cayman Islands Regulator Issues New Rules Regarding Regulated Funds

CIMA has published new rules regarding the contents of offering documents of mutual funds and the contents of marketing materials prepared by private funds.

Collas Crill's Digital and Marketing Executive Shortlisted fro Jersey Rising Stars Award

The Rising Stars Awards reward and recognise young talent within Jersey's financial centre and include categories across a number of professions.

Appleby Global Services supports 1923 Investments on recent acquisition

The Jersey AGS business will provide directorship services to the acquisition vehicle as well as full board support and administration services.

Appleby Bermuda Advised Normandy In Respect Of Its Merger With Caribbean Investment Holdings Limited

Partner Steven Rees Davies led the deal with assistance by Senior Associate Jamie Rego.

Changes to Guernsey's beneficial ownership regime

The States of Guernsey has approved proposals to amend the legal framework relating to beneficial ownership. These amendments provide much needed clarity in certain areas, and 'plug' any gaps, which have been identified in the current beneficial

Ireland Update: Maintaining Standards - How to Fairly Dismiss an Employee in a Controlled Function

The AO’s decision was overturned on appeal to the Labour Court

Jersey Police and HSBC warn Islanders about latest financial fraud

The text will usually offer financial support and services or will say that a fee needs to be paid.

Jersey Company Law Series - Buybacks

This is the second in a ten-part series that provides practical guides to Jersey company law, with future pieces on corporate procedures, continuations and financial records.

Harneys advises Polaris on a US$27 million loan financing

Harneys previously advised Polaris on its 2018 acquisition of 100 per cent of the issued and outstanding shares of Union Energy Group Corp.

Introducing the Pricing Process: New ESMA Guidance on Fund Costs Reporting

It will need to be to put in place and maintained for new and existing funds.

Netherlands: A Centre for International Finance

From the introduction of the first real stock exchange in 1602 to its powerful merchant banks of the 1750s

Mourant Global Funds Update

These explore some of the implications arising from doing business during the pandemic, and how to overcome them from an offshore perspective.

Changes to Guernsey's Beneficial Ownership Regime

This Legal Update provides a high-level overview of some of those proposed amendments.

BVI Costs: An update on the recoverability of overseas lawyers' fees

The overseas lawyers are commonly instructed in the client's home jurisdiction (perhaps due to translation needs or conflicting time-zones), where the dispute originated or where assets are situated.

Best Lawyers recognition for seven Carey Olsen partners

Among the seven Carey Olsen lawyers recognised, Jersey partner John Kelleher was named 'Lawyer of the Year for Litigation in Jersey' – an additional recognition for those with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area

Mourant is making redundancies within its property team as it refocuses its work on commercial, rather than residential sales.

Mark is one of the best known and leading property lawyers in Guernsey and will remain a close friend of the firm.

Dissolved Companies Restored to the Register - Implications for Director' Duties

This case provides useful clarity to directors that their fiduciary duties do not continue when the company has been struck off the Register. It also provides a reminder to directors of their fiduciary duties.