Managers of Wealth Offshore

Anti-Corruption Commission finds another incident of money laundering

ACC finds 25 people involved

Board composition and maintenance – greater than the sum of its parts

The role of the Nomination Committee in the composition and maintenance of an effective Board of Directors.

Making it easier to obtain residency in Mauritius

For individuals who have more available funds, the PDS or investment option may be more attractive.

Mauritius – returning to its “white-listing” status

There are currently two lists that are of significant concern to the authorities and business community in Mauritius; the European Commission List of High-Risk Countries and the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) List of Jurisdictions under Increa

Sanctity of shareholder freedom affirmed in BVI Commercial Court ruling

Whilst the Court held that it had jurisdiction to impose a director (in this case in the context of an unfair prejudice action), it should exercise extraordinary caution before forcing a shareholder to do something that was within the discretion of that s

Ireland Update - Virtual Assets / Proposed AML Requirements

Virtual Asset Service Providers ("VASPs") to be 'designated persons': AML/CFT requirements will apply to a range of VASPs businesses for the first time.

Walkers Jersey Team Advises GCW Global Customised Wealth on Fund Launch

The fund, structured as an open-ended Jersey corporate fund, will invest across a broad range of traditional and alternative investment strategies

Ogier advises Cain International on Paris office development acquisition

Ogier supported Cain International with the acquisition.

Luxembourg and Russia agree on the amendments of the double tax treaty

Dividends paid by a company that is a resident of a Contracting State to a resident of the other Contracting State may be taxed in that other State.

Who's Who Legal presents 2020 awards

The 2020 awards, which took place virtually, recognised individuals

Opening of DITC Portal

Updates on AEOI and Economic Substance

Appleby BVI Maintains Legal 500 Rankings

The Appleby BVI office ranked in the Trusts/Private Client, Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution and Corporate & Commercial sectors.

Central Bank of Ireland Publishes Findings from its Fitness and Probity Thematic Inspections

Firms should consider the contents of this letter and determine what, if any, action needs to be taken.

Harneys secures Tier 1 ranking for new Regulatory and Compliance category

This is an outstanding achievement for our team to be the sole firm ranked in the top tier for this important category.

Appleby Partner Garry Manley Receives Citywealth IFC Lawyer Of The Year Award

Appleby partner Garry Manley has received a silver award for “IFC Lawyer of the year, partner” at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2020.

Opening of DITC Portal | Updates on AEOI and Economic Substance

This advisory provides a summary of the key points.

Ogier advises on the establishment of Rigtrain plc

Partner Sophie Reguengo and associate William Costa advised the client, alongside Wedlake Bell, on all aspects of the Jersey establishment documents and all corporate and regulatory documents.

Appleby Crowned Isle of Man Firm of the Year

The categories include an award for Firm of the Year in six offshore jurisdictions, including the Isle of Man.

Ireland Update: Winds of Change for Whistleblowing

The Whistleblowing Directive will also impose strict timeframes within which employers must comply with their obligations.

Ogier in the BVI recognised as the stand out offshore firm

The Investment Funds team, led by Leading Individual Simon Schilder, is noted for expertise in complex fund formations and fund structures, with Marie-Claire Fudge ranked as a key lawyer in this area.