Managers of Wealth Offshore

Check your privilege in settlement discussions – WP or not WP, that is the question…

The Court of Appeal held that the settlement agreement and its schedules were not subject to WP privilege.

Use loot to set up a karuna-virus fund

Switzerland has been a haven for hiding wealth for centuries, at least since the 18th century.

Coronavirus Job Listings and Money Laundering Schemes

Scammers posing as a legitimate charity foundation are hiring online customer service representatives that are required to do some groundwork in an initial stage.

Hong Kong Court’s first consideration of PRC law governed debt in sanctioning a scheme of arrangement: Gibbs Rule revisited

Confirming that in assessing this, the Court would take a robust and practical approach.

Carey Olsen enhances dominant position in Channel Islands funds market after 10 years of exceptional growth

Of the 1,053 Channel Islands domiciled funds Carey Olsen now advises, 675 were Guernsey schemes

Appleby advises DBS Bank on financing for privatisation

The transaction was led by Partner Fiona Chan, who was supported by Associate Karina Li.

How far can a Lender go in the legitimate enforcement of its security?

Whilst RBS was successful in this case, it is an interesting exploration as to where the line may be for a lender in exercising its powers of enforcement.

Can’t we all get along? BVI Court stresses the importance of cooperation between cross-border insolvency practitioners

Here, Justice Jack considered an ex parte, on the papers application for permission to serve an originating application for the appointment of a liquidator outside the jurisdiction.

Tax Residence - Tax Considerations in Light of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in a unique and alarming health crisis. In addition to the health aspects, there will be a significant economic impact worldwide.

Teams Advise on Acquisition of Island Bowl, Guernsey

Jason Green commented: 'The closing of this deal again evidences Collas Crill's sound ability to work across departments to bring the right result for our client, first time, every time.

Managed Account Platforms:The Best Offense is Defence

The shift from investing in commingled structures to bespoke solutions has significantly increased following the credit crisis and as we go deeper into this economic cycle the trend will continue.

How we are responding to Covid-19

When the scale of the potential epidemic became clear we suspended all business travel, moving instead to video conference or telephone meetings.

In this time of COVID-19, does personal data privacy get thrown out the window?

Business owners in the private sector have become invaluable partners of contact tracing efforts through their conduct of temperature screening

Management of coronavirus contagion containment in workplaces - Withers

Such has now paved the way to new measures (temperature scanning, self-assessment forms on 14 days’ previous Coronavirus at-risk contacts, dealing with on-premises reported suspicious cases) which have their consequences privacy-wise.

CySEC advises on Business Continuity and Contingency Plans amid COVID-19

CySEC anticipates that Regulated Entities take the necessary steps to prepare for and minimize possible business disruptions by identifying key operations risks.

Luanda Leaks sealed new Cape Verde banking law, minister says

The law will apply to four banks, including Banco Bic Cabo Verde.

BVI Norwich Pharmacal relief: an international problem resolved

In the first written judgment on the issue delivered on 10 March 2020, Wallbank J declined to follow the recent English decisions and confirmed the availability of this relief in the BVI.

Mourant named 'Best Offshore Law Firm' by Private Equity Wire

"We’re honoured to have been named the leading offshore law firm for private equity work, and we're proud that our fully-integrated global team’s consistent strength and capability has been recognized by industry peers.”

Appleby Advises Infrared NF on its USD45.9 Million Financing Investment in China

This is the third investment that InfraRed NF has invested in Changsha.

Former Pilatus Bank chair Ali Sadr convicted of fraud

Faces a maximum of 85 years in jail

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