09/09/2020
EU FinCrime Chief Eager to Crack Down on Money Laundering
However, with a centralized unit, increased communication between financial authorities through the Union should go a long way.
Legal
09/09/2020
Guernsey's Funds Regime - Why Guernsey?
Registered funds are registered by the GFSC following the submission by a Guernsey licensed administrator of a representation that the fund is suitable for registration, having considered the fund terms, its promoter and licensee.
09/09/2020
Walkers BVI Acts on US$500 Million Biohaven Structured Loan Facility
Biohaven will use the proceeds for the development, promotion, and commercial launch of the FDA-approved NURTEC™ ODT (rimegepant), used for the acute treatment of migraines, as well as for general corporate purposes of Biohaven and its subsidiaries.
09/09/2020
Three Carey Olsen lawyers make shortlist for Citywealth Future Leaders Awards
Winners will be chosen by a panel of wealth management professionals, with an online public vote carrying a 10 per cent weighting in the judges' final decision.
09/09/2020
Legal Guide to Pre-Enforcement Steps Under Jersey and Guernsey Law
Given the popularity of Jersey and Guernsey holding structures for investment into the UK, secured creditors with exposure to such structures will need legal advice in those jurisdictions where enforcement strategies are being considered.
09/09/2020
Greg Haddow Shortlisted for Citywealth Future Leader Award
The awards are judged by an international panel of wealth management professionals in the private wealth management sector.
09/09/2020
Two Dickinson Gleeson partners shortlisted for Citywealth Future Leaders Awards
Robert Christie has been nominated for International Financial Centre Lawyer of the Year – Partner and Mentor, whilst Guillaume Staal has been nominated for IFC Lawyer of the Year – Senior/Managing Associate
09/08/2020
BVI Court grapples with principles of foreign law in enforcing multiparty arbitral award
None of the grounds for refusing enforcement having been made out, the Court allowed the award to be recognised and enforced in the BVI.
09/08/2020
Fidelity pays up on pension withdrawals
Fidelity refused to reveal how much it had paid out since government amended the law to allow people access to their pension accounts to help them navigate the economic fallout and job losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/08/2020
Corbett Le Quesne shortlisted for Family Law Awards
The Family Law Awards is the biggest event of its kind in the UK and Corbett Le Quesne has been shortlisted for the Family Law Firm of the Year: South
09/08/2020
Businessman prepares legal challenge to the CCA
"The CCA are expected to act proportionately, but many people believe that they have not done this.
09/07/2020
The Bahamas Industrial Tribunal launches Bahamas’ first smart court
The services the Tribunal has introduced over the past year have been nothing short of groundbreaking.
09/07/2020
Cayman Islands Update: Economic Substance Guidance Notes V3.0 Issued
The ES Law and Guidance reflect both the Cayman Islands' ongoing adherence to global standards as one of over 135 countries and jurisdictions committed to the OECD's Inclusive Framework on BEPS, and commitments made by the Cayman Islands to the
09/06/2020
Ogier acts on Guernsey's high value property transactions
Last month saw the highest number of local market houses and flat exchanges in 2020 to date.
09/04/2020
The new Limited Partnership Fund Law in Hong Kong: what you need to know
Offshore jurisdictions such as the Cayman Islands have recently introduced legislation addressing some of the international pressure to address Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.
09/04/2020
Collas Crill Explains… Payment of Dividends and Distributions by a Guernsey Company
The 'maintenance of capital' rule is significantly relaxed in Guernsey, allowing for dividends and distributions to paid from a far wider range of sources.
09/04/2020
Ogier advises EDP on €2.7 billion acquisition in Viesgo
They provided legal and tax assistance on the Luxembourg aspects of the transaction.
09/04/2020
Boutique corporate and finance law firm launches in Jersey
Kirsten Faichnie joins the practice as a Consultant.
09/04/2020
Rui Pinto Football Leaks trial starts in Portugal
Rui Pinto's house arrest was lifted last month
09/03/2020
Licence of Maltese wealth company revoked
After it provided the regulator with ‘false, inaccurate and misleading information’