Managers of Wealth Offshore

Swiss Authorities Are Investigating Embattled Art Dealer Yves Bouvier for Evading as Much as $360 Million in Taxes

Bouvier argues that he has lived in Singapore for the past decade and therefore is not subject to Swiss tax.

Carey Olsen advises bd-capital on Symprove investment

The Carey Olsen team, led by partner David Crosland with support from senior associate Gemma Campbell and associate Kristina Mikhaylova, provided Guernsey legal and regulatory advice in relation to the Symprove investment.

Private Funds in the Cayman Islands

Before proceeding with the incorporation of a company or the formation of a unit trust or the establishment of a partnership in the Cayman Islands, persons are advised to consult their tax, legal and other professional advisers in their respective jurisdi

Conyers Announces 2020 Legal Award Recipients

Conyers is pleased to support these committed young people as they work towards their legal qualifications

Professional payment guarantee newly introduced in Luxembourg

Although designed to be used in a professional context, the New Law does not contain any specific restrictions.

Ireland Update: Significant Compensation Awarded to Employee with a Disability for Failure to Make Reasonable Accommodation

Employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees on nine protected grounds: age, civil status, disability, family status, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation and membership of the travelling community.

Covid-19 Business Tunnels - Changes to Restrictions on Travel to and From Guernsey

In this article we look at the concept and requirements of ‘Business Tunnel’ meetings, the notification process, and implications for Guernsey employers where a locally based employee objects to attending a Business Tunnel meeting.

Judge favours family in HSBC loan dispute

Sir Christopher added, in a judgment dated June 19: “Subject to any further argument, it seems to me that the bank should undertake not to sell and, if it does not, we should order that the bank be restrained from selling the property until further

MOrsel: New Discrimination Legislation

Although preparation of the New Legislation has been approved, it will still have to be drafted and it is not anticipated that it will come into force until 2022.

Directors, betrayal and authority - The Privy Council considers directors’ duties and an extension of the Duomatic principle

The beneficial owner of the Company (the UBO) had set up a complex structure to mask his ownership.

Appleby ACTS for Cartrawler on its Sale to Towerbrook and EUR100 Million Investment

The deal sees TowerBrook take a controlling equity investment in the Group.

Financial Crime in Jersey

Fraud in Jersey is a common law offence that can be committed by natural persons.

Adjourning a Winding up Petition: The Standing of a Secured Creditor in the Cayman Islands

The Company argued that there were sufficient grounds to provide for a further adjournment of the petition, relying upon the JPLs' findings that a restructuring remained viable.

Business Crime in Jersey: Overview

There is no legislation in Jersey dealing with corporate manslaughter.

Banks told to keep eyes open for suspicious terror funding patterns

Case studies in FIAU report show Maltese credit institutions can be prone to suspect transactions for the funding of terrorism

Not Just For The Ultra HNWI - The Role Of The Family Office In Protecting Your Family’s Current And Future Assets

The best set up will be considered on a case by case basis when factoring in the individuals’ lifestyle, family circumstances, and jurisdictional reach.

BVI Regulator Issues Guidance on Regulation of Virtual Assets

On 13 July 2020, guidance was issued providing clarity and confirmation to the treatment of virtual assets.

Collas Crill explains... Taking security over Guernsey contract rights

Under the Law, security may be granted over Guernsey contract rights by the security giver assigning its rights and title to certain Guernsey contract rights to the security taker.

Appleby Advises PGGM

This investment takes PGGM’s total investment in Swiss Re’s sidecars to over USD 500 million.

The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 Recognises Maples Lawyers and Practices

Three associates were also commended for their outstanding expertise in the fields of litigation, corporate and banking and were listed in the ‘Rising Star’ category.